Tag: Health
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,…
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
Want Fewer Microplastics in Your Tap Water? Try Boiling It First
Study finds that boiling calcium-rich water can remove up to 90 percent of nano- and microplastic contaminants
Tea Leaves with Lemon- Against Microplastics in Water?
So folks, pour yourself a green tea from tea leaves with lemon, if you are worried about microplastics. That will protect you from real or imaginary threats you are confronted with daily reading the news.
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…
B Vitamins and Cancer Risk: What Recent Research Tells Us
B vitamins are essential for health and play a complex role in cancer prevention. While adequate intake from food is protective, excessive supplementation may increase cancer risk in certain situations.
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…