Category: metabolism
🔍 Summary: The Link Between Diet, Metabolism, and Cataract Risk
🧐 What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens, leading to blurry vision, glare sensitivity, and eventual vision loss. They are a leading cause of blindness worldwide and are primarily associated with aging, but other risk factors—such as diet, metabolism, and oxidative stress—may contribute to their development. 🧪 Key Findings from the…
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Iron Deficiency and Iron Overload in the Elderly
Iron plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, including oxygen transport, DNA synthesis, and electron transport. In the elderly population, maintaining appropriate iron levels is essential, yet it presents unique challenges due to age-related changes in metabolism, dietary intake, and the prevalence of chronic diseases. Iron Deficiency in the ElderlyIron deficiency anemia (IDA) is…
Nitric Oxide for Human Longevity
This article explores the pivotal role of nitric oxide (NO) in promoting healthy aging and extending lifespan. NO, a versatile molecule produced in the body, is essential for various physiological processes, including vascular health, metabolic regulation, and cellular communication. Key Insights from the Article:Balance Between Nitric Oxide and Superoxide Anion Radicals:A harmonious balance between NO…
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Ramp up Your Magnesium Intake!
Magnesium-to-Calcium Ratio and Mortality from COVID-19Obesity, type 2 diabetes, arterial hypertension, decrease in immune response, cytokine storm, endothelial dysfunction, and arrhythmias, which are frequent in COVID-19 patients, are associated with hypomagnesemia. … our results show that a magnesium-to-calcium ratio ≤0.20 is strongly associated with mortality in patients with severe COVID-19. More on Mg/Ca ratio: Maintaining…
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Glycine, mTOR, and Cancer Prevention
Part1. Main players and their role One-Carbon Metabolism and MethylationOne-carbon metabolism is a network of biochemical reactions that generate and transfer one-carbon units essential for various cellular processes, including DNA synthesis and methylation. Key components include:Methionine: An essential amino acid that, upon activation to S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), serves as a universal methyl donor for methylation reactions.Glycine…
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A meal plan designed to support energy, longevity, and stable blood sugar levels while keeping insulin resistance low:
General Principles:High-protein, moderate-fat, low-to-moderate carb dietLow glycemic load to prevent blood sugar spikesRich in antioxidants & anti-inflammatory foodsSupports mitochondrial health & metabolic flexibility Breakfast (High-Protein, Low-Carb Start)🔹 Option 1: Scrambled eggs with avocado, spinach, and olive oil + black coffee or green tea🔹 Option 2: Chia seed pudding (chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, cinnamon, walnuts)🔹…
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Ketogenic Diet to Kill Cancer
Very educating talk by Prof. Seyfried Here is the paper he is talking about: Clinical research framework proposal for ketogenic metabolic therapy in glioblastoma
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The Ketogenic Diet and Cardiovascular Diseases The Ketogenic Diet in Older Adults: Benefits and Considerations As individuals age, the prevalence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular ailments, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and certain cancers increases. The ketogenic diet (KD) has been investigated for its potential role in mitigating these age-related conditions. Potential Benefits: 1.…
Why do I take Zinc and Magnesium Together with vitamin D?
In the 2024 review article “Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin K Supplementation in Vitamin D Deficiency: Pathophysiological Background and Implications for Clinical Practice,” Andrius Bleizgys explores the interconnected roles of zinc, magnesium, and vitamin K in human health, particularly concerning their influence on vitamin D metabolism and activity. Magnesium (Mg): Magnesium is vital for numerous bodily…
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Are you Nuts? A Neglected Micronutrient in Nuts
emerging evidence suggests that lithium at much lower doses—naturally present in drinking water and food—may play an important role in supporting mental health and overall well-being.
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