Cellular Health, Sulforaphane, GLP-1 Pathways & Detoxification with David Roberts

Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail!A special listener discount is available for Mara Labs products featured in this episode: Explore Mara Labs (Code is VANESSA)If you enjoy the podcast and want to support Vanessa's work, you can do so here: Buy Me a Coffee – Intentionally WellIn this episode, I’m joined by David Roberts, founder of Mara Labs, for a conversation exploring cellular health, modern environmental stressors, and the body’s natural resilience systems.David’s journey into this space began after his late wife Mara’s cancer diagnosis, which led him to deeply explore plant-based compounds and how they interact with cellular protection and repair mechanisms. That path eventually led to the development of BrocElite, a stabilized sulforaphane supplement designed to support detoxification pathways, mitochondrial function, and overall cellular resilience.We discuss topics including sulforaphane, oxidative stress, detoxification and autophagy pathways, metabolic health and GLP-1 signaling, genetic variability such as MTHFR and COMT, and how modern environmental exposures like microplastics may be impacting overall health.This is a wide-ranging conversation aimed at helping make complex biology more understandable and grounded in real-life application.Key Topics Covered: Sulforaphane and cellular defense systems  Detoxification pathways and autophagy  Mitochondrial health and oxidative stress  Modern environmental exposures (including microplastics)  Metabolic health and GLP-1 signaling  Genetic variability (MTHFR / COMT) and sensitivity  Why some people feel more reactive in today’s environment Sulforaphane and pet health BrocElite and Mara Labs story Connect with David:Mara Labs on InstagramExplore Mara LabsConnect with Vanessa and the podcast: IWP Website: Intentionally Well PodcastIWP Recommended ProductsPodcast on InstagramVanessa on InstagramPodcast on YouTubeVanessa on TikTokVanessa on XEmail: [email protected] the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.