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further support the production of glutathione—dubbed “the
mother of all antioxidants”—by consuming more sulfur-rich
foods, including broccoli, garlic, onions, leeks, eggs,

spinach, kale, grass-fed beef, fish, and nuts.)^24
Each polyphenol may have its own unique benefit, but
science has revealed some to be particularly beneficial.
Oleocanthal in extra-virgin olive oil, for example, has been
shown to help the brain clear itself of plaque, stoking the
self-cleaning process of autophagy, described earlier.
Another phenolic compound called apigenin, abundant in
parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, has been found to
promote neurogenesis and strengthen synaptic connections.
Perhaps Simon and Garfunkel were inspired by apigenin
when they wrote their hit song!
Here are some other well-known polyphenols and their
proposed benefits:

Phenol Found    In Benefits

Resveratrol Red  wine,   dark

chocolate,

pistachios

Improves     brain

glucose

metabolism,

cognitive

function

Quercetin Onions Strengthens    gut

barrier integrity

and  reduces

permeability