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Matcha green tea and resistance training
Matcha green tea beverage moderates fatigue and supports resistance training-induced adaptation Background: Resistance training adaptively increases muscle strength and mass, contributing to athletic performance and health promotion. Dietary intervention with natural foods provides nutrients that help accelerate muscle adaptation to training. Matcha green tea contains several bioactive factors such as antioxidants, amino acids, and dietary fibers;…
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.
One More Reason to Keep Physically Fit: Frailty Precedes Dementia
Frailty trajectories preceding dementia: an individual-level analysis of four cohort studies in the United States and United Kingdom “This observational evidence suggests that frailty increases dementia risk independently of any reverse causality”.
Good to Know: Vinegar Is Good for Depression
Daily Vinegar Ingestion Improves Depression and Enhances Niacin Metabolism in Overweight Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial “daily vinegar ingestion over four weeks can improve self-reported depression symptomology in generally healthy adults and that alterations in niacin metabolism may factor into this improvement.”
The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: How Your Gut Influences Your Mind
The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and even brain function. The microbiota-gut-brain axis is an intricate communication network linking the gut microbiome to the brain, influencing mood, cognition, and overall mental health. Understanding this connection opens the door to new approaches in treating neurological…
Gut Microbiome and Fibromyalgia: Eat More Fiber!
A recent study titled “Microbial Composition and Stool Short Chain Fatty Acid Levels in Fibromyalgia” investigated the gut microbiome and fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The research aimed to identify potential differences in microbial diversity and SCFA concentrations between FMS patients and healthy controls. Key Findings:Microbial Diversity: The…
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…
Thiamin (Vitamin B1): Who Needs Supplementation and Why?
What is Thiamin? Thiamin, or vitamin B1, is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in energy metabolism, nerve function, and overall cellular health. It is a coenzyme for enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, making it vital for converting food into usable energy. Since the body does not store thiamin in large amounts,…
Get Some Herring Folks
Omega-3 fatty acids and cognitive function Recent findings: Prospective studies and three new meta-analyses suggest that fish or n-3 PUFA intake are associated with a reduction in development of mild cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in those with mild cognitive impairment showed benefit on cognitive decline,…
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