Related Episodes for Nutrigenomics, Epigenetics, and Stress Tolerance (IHMC Talk #1)

“She highlights its roles in brain health and homocysteine metabolism. Product quality matters for omega-3 supplements because these fats oxidize readily; she favors products with third-party testing for oxidation and labeled EPA and DHA content, with algal oil as a vegan option.”

“Practicing healthy light exposure habits — seeking bright light in the morning and avoiding it in the evening — is crucial. When we eat also plays a role, and eating too close to bedtime disrupts sleep and shifts circadian timing over the next few days.”

“Dr. Brooks's exact practice of waking 96 minutes before dawn comes from the Vedic concept of Brahma Muhurta rather than a tested clinical protocol. Creatine may provide modest cognitive benefits in some settings, although results in healthy adults are mixed.”

“In more than 2,000 adults ages 51 to 80, higher Sitting-Rising Test scores were associated with longer survival, making floor-transfer ability a useful marker of functional capacity. Floor time can include cross-legged sitting, kneeling, side-sitting, or sitting with the legs extended.”

“Dr. Schoenfeld says the situation is likely more complex and nuanced. For example, a marathon runner will have difficulty with hypertrophy, probably due to overtraining rather than intracellular signaling negatively affecting muscle development.”

In this clip, Dr. Patrick explains how intense exercise beneficially alters tryptophan and kynurenine metabolism in a way that may benefit depression.

“Dr. McGlory sheds light on the relationship between aerobic conditioning and muscle hypertrophy, addressing the notion that aerobic exercise might hinder muscle growth gained through resistance training.”

“Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, has garnered interest as a longevity compound because it was shown to extend lifespan in some animal models. These effects are variable and seem to depend on the age and gender of the animals, as well as the dose provided.”

“The fact that poor sleep is linked with the aggregation of amyloid-beta plaques in the brain and Alzheimer's disease is not surprising. Although some strategies for improving the quality of sleep among people with Alzheimer's have been identified, this might be too late to turn the tide of cognitive decline.”

“In this clip, Dr. Michael Snyder discusses how people age in distinct ways and at varying rates and how knowing our "ageotype" might offer targets for preventing age-related diseases.”