Polyphenols do more than just give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors—they have the potential to influence your genes. That’s right, the food you eat can literally turn certain genes on or off. But how does this work? It all comes down to AMPK, the master regulator of metabolism.
In this episode of The Wellness Zone podcast, Dr. Barry Sears and Mary Perry explain how polyphenols activate AMPK and why this is crucial for your health. But there’s a catch—polyphenols aren’t easily absorbed by the body. They need to be broken down by your gut microbes before they can work their magic.
