FoundMyFitness #028 Sulforaphane and Its Effects on Cancer, Mortality, Aging, Brain and Behavior, Heart Disease & More
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Dec 12, 2016 AI Snips
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Personal Sprouting Routine
- Rhonda Patrick describes sustaining a personal habit of 40–60 mg/day sulforaphane via bulk sprouting at home.
- She uses about six jars in rotation to produce daily sprouts affordably.
Sulforaphane Potently Activates NRF2
- Sulforaphane is the most potent natural activator of the NRF2 pathway, which controls hundreds of antioxidant and detox genes.
- Activating NRF2 raises phase II enzymes like glutathione S-transferases and reduces DNA oxidative damage.
Boost Carcinogen Excretion With Sprouts
- Consume broccoli sprout beverages or sprouts to increase excretion of airborne carcinogens like benzene and acrolein.
- Regular consumption raised benzene excretion by ~61% in a 12-week trial, starting on day one.