Related Episodes for Eating to extend healthspan: overnutrition vs undernutrition | Ray Cronise

“A national survey analysis estimated 2.6% severe deficiency, 22% moderate deficiency, and 40.9% insufficiency among US adults, although prevalence changes with the threshold used. These categories should remain distinct because insufficiency is not the same as clinical deficiency.”

“A standard multivitamin may support selected older adults by filling dietary gaps, and population surveys show that many people consume less than estimated requirements for nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A and C.”

“The trial found selected changes in antioxidant capacity, immune-cell apoptosis, and inflammatory gene expression, while several main circulating oxidative-stress measures did not differ from plain water. Clinical findings remain modest and depend on the population and outcome.”

“In a controlled five-week crossover trial involving men with prediabetes, an early six-hour eating window with dinner before 3 p.m. improved insulin sensitivity, pancreatic beta-cell responsiveness, blood pressure, oxidative stress, and appetite without causing weight loss.”