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Stability and heat sensitivity of myrosinase enzyme in cruciferous vegetables | Jed Fahey

Posted on January 20th 2020 (over 4 years)
Views: 2812

Dr. Jed Fahey describes some of the factors that influence the conversion of myrosinase-driven conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane.

Omega-3s in breast milk may improve brain function in infants | Biology of Breast Milk

Posted on September 22nd 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 2804

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in breast milk and their relevance for infant brain development.

Why the phytochemicals in plants may be better than the antioxidants | Dr. Mark Mattson

Posted on April 2nd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 2776

In this clip, Dr. Mark Mattson discusses our fascinating coevolution with plants and why mildly toxic phytochemicals promote longevity better than antioxidants.

Vitamin A deficiency can weaken the immune system | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on June 21st 2020 (almost 4 years)
Views: 2778

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how vitamin A is involved in mounting an immune response.

Dr. David Sinclair’s personal sleep habits | David Sinclair

Posted on November 7th 2019 (over 4 years)
Views: 2753

In this clip, Dr. David Sinclair describes his personal sleep habits for optimal performance during his workday.

Factors that accelerate or slow epigenetic aging | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 21st 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 2750

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss genetic and environmental factors that can accelerate or slow epigenetic aging.

Will intermittent fasting affect human lifespan? | Dr. Mark Mattson

Posted on April 2nd 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 2742

In this clip, Dr. Mark Mattson shares his opinions regarding the possible life-extension properties of intermittent fasting.

Why antibody-dependent enhancement is unlikely to occur in COVID-19 vaccines

Posted on September 29th 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 2731

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss why antibody-dependent enhancement is unlikely to occur with COVID-19 vaccines.

Fiber as part of a well-formulated ketogenic diet | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)
Views: 2713

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes the benefits of including fiber from diverse vegetable sources, both cooked and raw, within a ketogenic diet plan.

How epigenetic aging works and how it might be reversed | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 22nd 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 2696

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss the epigenetic changes that occur with age, including methylation of CpG sites.

Melted Test Tubes! DNA methylation, a "forensically stable" measure of aging | Steve Horvath

Posted on December 28th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 2694

The stability of methylation patterns on DNA samples means the data can be trusted more in the lab when investigating anti-aging interventions.

Sulforaphane boosts detoxification of air pollutants benzene and acrolein | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on April 9th 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 2681

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the many ways in which sulforaphane aids the body in excreting harmful compounds.

The four pillars of sleep: depth, duration, continuity and regularity | Matthew Walker

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 2642

Dr. Matthew Walker describes the four essential pillars of sleep.

Quieting the thoughts that keep you awake with cognitive techniques | Ashley Mason, Ph.D.

Posted on April 1st 2022 (about 2 years)
Views: 2639

In this clip, Dr. Ashley Mason describes how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia helps people take control of their thoughts to improve their sleep.

Biodistribution in different organs of the Pfizer BioNtech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine | Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Posted on October 1st 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 2617

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses whether mRNA COVID-19 vaccines spread to different organs.

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