Category: brain
I Don’t Have a Sleep Disorder, I’m a Biphasic Sleeper
It’s 4:24 in the morning. Just woke up and made myself hot cacao. Now I’m writing this.
Magnesium protects the brain from inflammation and aging
This recent article explores how magnesium, an essential mineral, may help protect the brain from inflammation and deterioration associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Key Points: Conclusion: Maintaining adequate magnesium levels is crucial for brain health. Magnesium’s ability to modulate neuroinflammation and protect neurons suggests its potential as a therapeutic agent in preventing or slowing…
Another Case for Fish Oil
The Relationship of Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Dementia and Cognitive Decline: Evidence from Prospective Cohort Studies of Supplementation, Dietary Intake, and Blood Markers After incorporating 48 longitudinal studies involving 103,651 participants, a moderate-to-high level of evidence suggested that dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids could lower risk of all-cause dementia or cognitive decline by ∼20%
Antibiotics affect gut microbiome and brain. Probiotics reverse these changes
Collectively, the data suggest that long-term use of antibiotics appears to disrupt the intestinal epithelial barrier and alter neurobehavioral qualities specifically, long-term memory and exploratory drive, possibly through the reduction of BDNF, and probiotics partially reverse these effects. Our study emphasizes the effect of prolonged intake of antibiotics on production of dysbiosis as well as…
Agmatine for Brain and Nervous System
Antibiotic administration disrupted tight junction proteins in the ileum, affecting gut architecture. Oral administration of agmatine alone or combined with probiotics significantly reversed antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, restoring gut microbiota and mitigating depression-like behaviors. This intervention also restored neuro-inflammatory markers, increased agmatine and monoamine levels, and preserved gut integrity
Veganism is bad for older folks – my take on it
Veganism is a religion, but not mine. Aside of that, it can be bad for older adults. Vegan diet is necessarily high carb, and is more tolerable and can be excused in young age. But for older folks it is bad, and leads to type 2 diabetes and eventually to dementia. I follow low carb…
Veganism in Old Age: A Path to Healthy Aging?
Veganism, a lifestyle that eliminates all animal products, has grown in popularity among people of all ages. While it is often associated with environmental and ethical concerns, adopting a vegan diet can also provide significant health benefits for older adults, particularly when it comes to healthy aging and disease prevention. However, careful planning is essential…
Why Veganism May Not Be Ideal for Older Adults: Key Concerns and Evidence
Studies show that older adults need higher protein intake to prevent muscle loss—1.2–1.5 g per kg of body weight—which can be harder to achieve with plant-based proteins alone
Old People Can Learn Too
Aging, brain plasticity, and motor learning Despite poorer motor performance, older adults preserve the capacity for motor learning. Older adults demonstrate training-induced changes in brain structure and function. Motor skill learning may help to counteract age-related loss of brain structure. Training-induced neurotransmitter modulation is evident, also in older adults. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques can be…