Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Episode 70
Main Takeaways
- Hormesis is the idea that intermittent stressors or challenges can be beneficial to the body.
- These stressors activate pathways for autophagy, adaptation, and hormone optimization.
- Molecular hormetics are exogenous molecules that have side effects since they are foreign to the body.
- Sulforaphane is an anticarcinogenic isothiocyanate associated with cruciferous vegetables.
- Clinical studies have linked the benefits of sulforaphane to a variety of chronic diseases such as autism, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
- Sources of sulforaphane include broccoli, broccoli sprouts, brussel sprouts, and cauliflower.
- Gut microbiome variations in individuals lead to varying yields of sulforaphane per serving.
- Cooking destroys myrosinase, which is needed to produce sulforaphane.
- Moringa leaf powder is a great alternative to broccoli sprouts and has shown promise in blood glucose control.
- Omega-3 fatty acids are critical in the diet and can be obtained from wild game, fish, grass-fed meat, and supplements.
