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Rhonda's Ultimate Micronutrient Smoothie — Whalespan

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Rhonda's Ultimate Micronutrient Smoothie

Rhonda Patrick13m · 2015-01-06

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✓Well SupportedMagnesium is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes, is crucial for ATP production, and is necessary for DNA repair, playing a role in preventing age-related cancer.◐Partially SupportedApproximately 45% of the US population does not meet the adequate intake for magnesium (350-400 mg/day), with athletes potentially requiring 10-15% more.◐Partially SupportedMonounsaturated fat increases the absorption of carotenoids like lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and lycopene.◐Partially SupportedHigher levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, found in kale, are associated with better memory recall and reduced brain power utilization.Partially Supported

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The adequate intake for potassium is 4700mg/day, which is difficult to achieve, leading to 97% of Americans not meeting this requirement.

◐Partially SupportedThe presence of uracil in DNA, resulting from folic acid deficiency, can lead to DNA strand breaks when repair enzymes attempt to remove it.

◐Partially SupportedThe enzyme myrosinase converts glucoraphanin to sulforaphane when plant cells are damaged.

◐Partially SupportedApproximately 60% of the US population does not meet the RDA for vitamin E.

✓Well SupportedFlaxseed is a good source of soluble fiber and alpha-linolenic acid.

✓Well SupportedApproximately 34% of the US population has inadequate vitamin A intake, which is important for immune function and vision.

◐Partially SupportedPotassium intake is important for maintaining normal blood pressure and decreasing the risk of kidney stones.

◐Partially SupportedGreen leafy vegetables are high in magnesium, a cofactor for over 300 enzymes involved in ATP production and DNA repair.

✓Well SupportedA micronutrient smoothie can deliver approximately 588 mg of magnesium.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker's micronutrient smoothie provides approximately 390 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin combined.

◐Partially SupportedFolate is important in regulating epigenetics and is a precursor to methyl groups.

◐Partially SupportedA diverse intake of fruits and vegetables is recommended to benefit from unknown plant compounds that may benefit human metabolism.

◐Partially SupportedIsothiocyanates from raw kale can epigenetically turn off phase one biotransformation enzymes and turn on phase two detoxification enzymes.

◐Partially SupportedWhen the body has sufficient vitamin A, beta-carotene is used as an antioxidant instead of being converted to vitamin A.

◐Partially SupportedFlavonoids like quercetin, epicatechin in apple peel, and anthocyanins in blueberries are potent antioxidants that protect cells from damage and prevent age-related diseases.

◐Partially SupportedFlavonoids activate Phase II detoxification enzymes and lower inflammation by inhibiting pro-inflammatory genes.

◐Partially SupportedAvocado is a good source of potassium, with one large avocado providing around 1000mg.

◐Partially SupportedTomatoes are a source of lycopene, which inhibits angiogenesis, a mechanism for cancer metastasis.

◐Partially SupportedCooked kale can provide more magnesium and calcium compared to raw kale.

◐Partially SupportedA 64-fluid ounce smoothie with a broad spectrum of fruits and vegetables can provide RDA for multiple vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

◐Partially SupportedCarrots are a good source of beta-carotene, a pro-vitamin A and antioxidant.

◐Partially SupportedVitamin K1 is involved in blood clotting, removing calcium from the bloodstream to prevent arterial calcification, and maintaining bone homeostasis.

◐Partially SupportedRainbow chard is a good source of vitamin K1, and both vitamin K1 and K2 are required as cofactors for proteins involved in blood coagulation, preventing vascular calcification, and maintaining bone homeostasis.

◐Partially SupportedAvocados are a good source of vitamin E, which protects lipoproteins from oxidation, a factor in atherosclerosis.