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Sulforaphane: what broccoli actually does

Sulforaphane is one of the most studied plant compounds in cancer-prevention and detoxification research, and broccoli gets credit for it, though technically broccoli doesn't contain sulforaphane directly. It contains a...

What are polyphenols?

Polyphenols are a large family of plant compounds — over 8,000 identified structures — that plants make mostly for their own defense, against UV damage, pests, and infection. You get...

Why fiber matters (and why most people don't ge...

Fibre is the part of plant food your digestive enzymes can't break down. It sounds unglamorous, and marketing usually treats it that way, buried under protein and vitamins on a...

What can we learn from Valter Longo's longevity...

Valter Longo directs the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California and heads the Longevity and Cancer Program at IFOM in Milan. He's spent about three decades studying why...

Micronutrients and food quality — lessons from ...

Rhonda Patrick holds a PhD in biomedical science and runs FoundMyFitness, where she reviews and publishes on micronutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, and plant compounds like sulforaphane. Unlike some other names...

Exercise and nutrition insights from Peter Attia

Peter Attia is a physician who focuses on healthspan, the years you spend in good functional health, as distinct from lifespan, the total years you're alive. His book "Outlive: The...