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Weekly Health Quiz: Plants, Depression and EMFs

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1 Which of the following plants contain a flavonoid with the most potent antiaging effects found so far, thanks to its ability to induce autophagy?

  • Arugula
  • Broccoli
  • Purple grape
  • Ashitaba

    Recent research shows ashitaba is a potent inducer of autophagy, capable of increasing the life span of nematodes and fruit flies by 20%. The flavonoid responsible for ashitaba's antiaging effects is known as DMC. Of 180 plant flavonoids screened, DMC offered the strongest cellular protection. Learn more.

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