Phytochemicals in Chronic Disease Prevention with Dr. Jed Fahey

Although lifespans are getting longer, most Americans spend the
last 16 years of their lives (on average) managing multiple
illnesses with various drugs. With most of our faculties
compromised in those final years, quality of life is significantly
reduced, and life is not as enjoyable as it could be. So is there
anything we can do to expand our healthspan, not just our lifespan?
My guest in this podcast, Dr. Jed Fahey, joins me to discuss the
underappreciated, healthspan-promoting power of phytochemicals. Dr.
Fahey is a nutritional biochemist with extensive research
experience in phytochemistry. Following years of faculty
appointments at the John Hopkins School of Medicine and Public
Health, Dr. Fahey is now dedicating most of his efforts towards
educating on “the dark matter of nutrition” – i.e. phytochemicals.
In this interview, Dr. Fahey shares plenty of great pearls from his
vast experience in the world of phytochemicals and zooms in on the
protective role of the glucoraphanin-sulforaphane system. You
wouldn’t want to miss his insights! As always, thanks for
listening, and I so appreciate any comments, reviews, and ratings
wherever you listen to New Frontiers. ~DrKF