Tag: aging
Creatine supplementation in older adults can double the amount of strength gained from resistance training.
Creatine monohydrate supplementation provides some anti-sarcopenic benefits for older adults.
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”.
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…
Neuroprotective effects of magnesium: implications for neuroinflammation and cognitive decline
Epidemiological and clinical research consistently stresses the importance of adequate magnesium levels for improving cognitive health. Studies have shown a direct correlation between magnesium intake and cognitive function in healthy individuals.
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,…
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%
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,…