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#066 Dr. Mark Mattson on the Benefits of Stress, Metabolic Switching, Fasting, and Hormesis

FoundMyFitness

CHAPTER

The Plant-Evolution Connection

This chapter explores the evolutionary relationship between humans and plants, focusing on the benefits of consuming plants despite their natural defenses. It discusses how compounds like sulforaphane in broccoli activate the body's antioxidant defenses, highlighting the importance of integrating plant phytochemicals into a balanced diet. Additionally, it contrasts the effects of exercise and fasting with the consumption of plant compounds, emphasizing the unique benefits each brings to human health.

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