Alzheimer’s Disease: A Type 3 Diabetes?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory and cognitive function. In recent years, mounting evidence suggests that Alzheimer’s might be more than just a disease of aging—it may be a metabolic disorder, closely linked to insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism in the brain. Researchers have even coined the term…
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…
Comparing the Bioavailability of Vegetable vs. Animal Proteins
Bioavailability refers to how efficiently the body can digest, absorb, and use nutrients from a food source. When it comes to protein, animal proteins are generally considered more bioavailable than plant proteins, primarily due to differences in amino acid composition and digestibility. Here’s a breakdown: 1. Amino Acid Profile Data Example: 2. Digestibility Digestibility measures…
Protein Requirements for the Elderly: A Short Review
Adequate protein intake is crucial for healthy aging. As we grow older, muscle mass, strength, and metabolic efficiency naturally decline—a process known as sarcopenia. Insufficient protein intake accelerates this decline, increasing the risk of frailty, falls, and chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Why Do the Elderly Need More Protein?Aging reduces the body’s…
Latest Articles on Vitamin C + My Experience with Megadosing C
My personal experience: I was megadosing vitamin C in the 1980s and 90s following Linus Pauling advice. Nothing bad happened to me. My physician was wondering why my yearly check ups were better than the previous year
Lactate role in cancer
The article “Lactate and lactylation in gastrointestinal cancer: Current progress and perspectives” delves into the roles of lactate and its derivative modification, lactylation, in the development and progression of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Traditionally viewed as a mere byproduct of anaerobic metabolism, lactate is now recognized as a significant player in cancer biology. Its accumulation in…
How to fall asleep if your mind is full of thoughts
Since I was a child, I hated going to sleep. I thought sleeping was boring. Even now, I have trouble falling asleep, since my mind is full of thoughts and ideas. This type of mental stimulation is tricky because the mind is in a state of high activity, especially when inspiration strikes. Here are some strategies…
Walking in Nature Changes the Brain
MRI-proven brain health effects of time spent in forested environments Key Takeaway https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/walking-in-nature