Why don’t all plant nutrients actually work in the body? This episode explores bioavailability—the gap between what herbs contain and what we absorb.

Compounds like curcumin face major barriers, but factors such as dietary fats, botanical pairings, and delivery methods can enhance absorption. With genetics and gut microbiome also shaping outcomes, traditional food practices emerge as surprisingly effective strategies for unlocking the real power of plant medicine.

This episode includes AI-generated content.