Eating for Epigenetic Youth
Nutriepigenomics: food as gene therapy
Specific nutrients directly modify your epigenome. Folate, choline, betaine, and polyphenols are among the most powerful dietary epigenetic modulators.
Match the nutrient to its epigenetic role
Connect each nutrient to its function.
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Build an epigenetic meal
See how a day of eating can optimize your epigenome.
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Cruciferous sprouts vs adult vegetables
Broccoli sprouts (3-4 days old) contain ~10-100× the sulforaphane precursor (glucoraphanin) of mature broccoli. ¼ cup of sprouts beats a whole head of broccoli for epigenetic effect. Add to salads, sandwiches, smoothies. Most cities have a sprout-grower or you can grow them at home in 4 days from seeds — cheapest, highest-leverage epigenetic food on the planet.
Foods that ACCELERATE epigenetic aging
Tap each — the inverse of the optimised day above.
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Key Takeaway
Every meal is an epigenetic signal. Prioritize folate-rich greens, omega-3s, polyphenols, and cruciferous vegetables to keep your epigenome young.