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Rapamycin extends mouse lifespan 9–14%
NAD+ precursors reverse aging in humans
Blue-light glasses improve sleep quality
Walking 10 min after meals blunts glucose
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Understanding Cancer, part II — Whalespan

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Understanding Cancer, part II

Rhonda Patrick5m · 2013-07-02

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✓Well SupportedCancer risk increases with age due to the accumulation of mutations over time as cells divide and accumulate damage.◐Partially SupportedCruciferous vegetables increase the expression of tumor suppressor genes.✓Well SupportedReactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generated by normal metabolism lead to oxidative damage and DNA breaks.✓Well SupportedApoptosis is a cellular defense mechanism that eliminates damaged cells to prevent cancer-causing mutations.◐Partially Supported

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Sulfurophanes and isothiocyanates have been shown to be effective at killing cancer cells.

◐Partially SupportedTumor suppressor genes detect and activate apoptosis when DNA damage is irreparable.

◐Partially SupportedDamage to tumor suppressor genes can disrupt their function, leading to cancer.

◐Partially SupportedDNA damage occurs at random locations, and mutations in tumor suppressor genes are more likely with increased DNA damage.

◐Partially SupportedDaily consumption of cruciferous vegetables is recommended for cancer prevention.

◐Partially SupportedUsing a Vitamix blender is an effective method for daily consumption of micronutrients and organic compounds from fruits and vegetables.