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Bonus: Intermittent Fasting Boosts Brain Power: Mark Mattson, Ph.D., with Dave Asprey

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

CHAPTER

Unlocking Cognitive Potential Through Natural Compounds

This chapter explores the cognitive benefits of natural compounds like caffeine and nicotine, emphasizing their impact on human performance. It also discusses the activation of the NRF2 ARE pathway by plant-derived chemicals, such as sulforaphane from broccoli, in strengthening the body's defenses against free radicals, contrasting them with ineffective traditional vitamin supplements.

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