Tag Archive for: sulforaphanes

Is Flatulence Good for You?

In another off-beat recent study, researchers examined if hydrogen sulfide (H2S) could increase the longevity and vitality of C. elegans worms. (Personally, I don’t see what’s elegant about this nematode, but scientists seem to love it; it was the first multicellular organism to have its whole genome sequenced and has been the subject of four Nobel prize winners.)

Two questions right off the bat. Are we talking about the hydrogen sulfide produced by probiotics in flatulence that can clear a room because of the smell? Yes. And worms are living healthier lives while living longer? Yes, but who cares? Allow me to continue.

There are similarities between some functions found in worms and in humans. Because their lifespan is much shorter, scientists can find out whether what they think will work as a treatment in theory will actually work in the worms. They exposed specific regions of the worms to hydrogen sulfide. The objective, based on prior research, was to examine whether the hydrogen sulfide would impact the mitochondria in those regions. Turns out the hydrogen sulfide did exactly that; while the worms lived a little longer, they were more vigorous up to the time they died.  The researchers are proceeding with research to see if this could be duplicated in humans.

The issue would be how to deliver the hydrogen sulfide to the correct place, and that appears to be the mitochondria. It may not prove to be practical, but I can think of a way to increase hydrogen sulfide in the body naturally: Eat foods with sulforaphanes and other sulfur-containing chemicals, such as broccoli and cauliflower in one group and onions and garlic in the other. I think that’s the easiest way to increase sulfides. The health benefits are significant and worth the discrete elimination of any gas that may be produced.

What are you prepared to do today?

        Dr. Chet

Reference: PNAS. 2023. 120(32):  e22161411202.

Quick Updates

I’ve been doing background research for several projects that will be introduced in early 2025 including the annual Super Bowl webinar. It’s a long process because one thing often leads to another in a different direction. Here are some of the things I’ve discovered.

Nutrigenomics

Nutrigenomics is the study of how foods interact with genes in positive and negative ways; that’s one of the benefits of the detoxification system in our body. While it seems media and marketing focus on the exotic, based on several papers I read, I don’t let the day end without eating a cruciferous vegetable. Broccoli? Yes, and many more. The nutrients in cruciferous vegetables such as sulforaphanes help with our detox systems and help with single-nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs for short. This should definitely be included in what you eat every day. This will be included with the Real-Life Detox revision.

The Folate Controversy

I’ve addressed the folate vs. folic acid issue several times. What may be better for people with specific types of SNPs is another form of folate called folinic acid. I’m going to update the ADHD and autism webinar and offer it in January. Using the results of the genetic test for the 5-methyl-tetrahydrofolate SNP may provide a more precise positive outcome with all forms of childhood and adult mental and cognitive challenges.

Aging with a Vengeance

There have been more publications on the benefits of vitamin K2. K1 is the vitamin that helps with blood clotting. K2 is beneficial for bone production, but recent research shows benefits for both brain and heart benefits. As you might expect, this year’s Super Bowl webinar on February 9 will continue the focus on living well as long as we can in Aging with a Vengeance.

That’s a recap of what I’ve researched so far, but the list of studies grows longer and longer. By the time the products are available, who knows what else I’ll find to help you attain the best health you can! Stay tuned.

What are you prepared to do today?

        Dr. Chet

References:
1. Clin Ter 2023; 174 Suppl. 2 (6):209-213
2. Int J Vitam Nutr Res (2022), 92 (3–4), 248–266

Extracts vs. Foods: Broccoli and Autism

There have been a few studies published lately that examine foods and extracts from foods used for specific health conditions. I’m going to review three such studies this week and wrap things up by considering the question of what works best, extracts or foods, or whether there’s another possibility. Let’s start with an extract from broccoli called sulforaphanes and it’s affect on autism spectral disorder (ASD).

Sulforaphane, a phytonutrient found in broccoli sprouts, seems to stress the body in positive ways that help us deal with insults caused by toxins and other substances. These effects also . . .

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