The Healthspan-Cruciferous Vegetable Connection

Today's guest is Jed Fahey, ScD, a leader in healthspan extension (chemoprotection). Most of his work has focused on sulforaphane, a compound found most abundantly in cruciferous veggies and particularly in sprouted broccoli seeds. Dr. Fahey is a nutritional biochemist with broad training and extensive background in plant physiology, human nutrition, phytochemistry and nutritional biochemistry. He spent 27 years as a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Until retiring in mid-2020, he ran the Cullman Chemoprotection Center, which he helped to create, and which has for many years developed plant-based agents for the purpose of preventing chronic disease and enhancing healthspan. His research addresses the induction by phytochemicals, of cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant responses in mammalian systems. This work draws on elements of natural product chemistry, enzymology, nutritional epidemiology and clinical research to develop nutritional strategies for chronic disease prevention in humans. ◘ Related Content Dr. Fahey's website https://www.jedfahey.com/ The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Chemoprotection Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine https://bit.ly/3LamDMM Phytochemicals: Do they belong on our plate for sustaining healthspan? https://bit.ly/3PktWov Recent study identifies biomarkers for response to sulforaphane treatment in boys with autism https://bit.ly/3FPySgx Sulforaphane and Epilepsy https://bit.ly/3Mgv62v Cruciferous Vegetables https://bit.ly/3yDEE3m ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/3ldCBv4 ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.