In this clip, Bruce Ames says that although he eats a very healthy diet, he still takes a vitamin D supplement. Individual requirements for nutrients can vary significantly. In addition it can be hard to keep track of the nutrient…
In this clip, Bruce Ames explains how vitamin D functions as both a vitamin and a hormone. As a hormone, it controls thousands of genes in the human body. Bruce says that while darker skin color protects you from the…
In this clip, Rhonda talks about the difference between vitamin K1 and K2. Vitamin K1, also known as phylloquinone, is critical for the production of blood coagulants in the liver. Vitamin K2, also known as menaquinone, is important for preventing…
Can a poor diet be just as bad as smoking cigarettes for your health? What can we do to protect our DNA and minimize the effects of aging and chronic disease? Professor Bruce Ames, from University of California, Berkeley, the…
In this video Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews Dr. Bruce Ames about his triage theory, which he proposes that the body has developed a rationing response to shortages of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) throughout evolution. When cells run out of a…
Most of the world’s population, even in developed countries, has inadequate intake of one or more of the ~30 essential vitamins and minerals, mostly used as cofactors by the proteins/ enzymes of metabolism. A varied and balanced diet should provide…
