Tag: חילוף חומרים
Dietary Phytochemicals for Longevity
During the COVID-19 outbreak, herbal recipes have proved to be helpful to reduce the symptoms in China. …For example, the black chokeberry extract has a high content of quercetin, which has health-protective activities such as prolonging life span, anti-proliferation, improving glucose and lipid metabolism, preventing neurodegenerative diseases .. The urolithin A, fisetin and other substances…
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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…
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
Longevity Blog
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 I’m taking taurine?
Taurine provides cardiovascular protection, anti-aging antioxidant Evidence from both human and animal studies indicates that taurine may have beneficial cardiovascular effects, including blood pressure regulation, improved cardiac fitness, and enhanced vascular health. Its mechanisms of action and antioxidant properties make it also an intriguing candidate for potential anti-aging strategies. Excerpts from the article: Nutrients .…