[toc position='left] Sodium plays a crucial role in human physiology, yet its consumption remains a topic of ongoing debate in health and nutrition science. While it is essential for maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions, excessive intake has been linked to various adverse health effects, particularly cardiovascular disease and hypertension. The complexity of sodium's role in health arises from individual variability in salt sensitivity, lifestyle factors, and dietary habits. Sodium and Blood Pressure One of the most well-established relationships in nutrition scie... nutrition blood pressure cardiovascular obesity micronutrients salt
Read moreDr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session. ... rhonda nutrition parkinson's microbiome omega-3 sulforaphane sauna weight loss intestinal permeability cocoa
Watch now[toc position='left'] Introduction Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that play critical roles in human health, participating in a wide range of biochemical pathways and processes and modulating the expression of genes throughout the lifespan. Omega-3 fatty acids include plant-derived alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and marine-derived eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), among others. A growing body of evidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acids may prevent or ameliorate symptoms associated with chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease,[ref doi='10.3... cancer depression mortality omega-3 nutrition brain diet aging immune system mental health development intelligence
Read more[toc position='left'] Small vessel disease is a condition causing blood vessel dysfunction that occurs with aging and contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease, dementia, and stroke. As a consequence of the profound effects of small vessel disease on the functioning of the brain and blood-brain barrier (/topics/blood-brain-barrier), for the purposes of this article, we will focus predominantly on cerebral aspects of small vessel disease, called cerebral small vessel disease. Small vessel disease in the brain contributes to approximately 50 percent of dementia cases worldwide, in... small vessel disease brain alzheimer's vitamin d omega-3 parkinson's inflammation cardiovascular blood-brain barrier
Read more[toc position='left'] Background [tweetbox text='"Because BHB is involved in such foundational cellular functions as gene regulation, increasing BHB concentrations may be protective against a wide range of diseases."' tweet='"Because BHB is involved in such foundational cellular functions as gene regulation, increasing BHB concentrations may be protective against a wide range of diseases." https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/beta-hydroxybutyrate'] Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is an endogenous (i.e., produced by the body) ketone produced via the breakdown of fats during times of carbohydrate sc... butyrate exercise fasting aging ketosis
Read more[toc position='left'] Introduction Lactobacillus reuteri is a bacterium found in the digestive tracts of mammals, including humans, and in fermented foods. It is a member of the genus Lactobacillus, which comprises most of the bacteria that live on and in the human body. Lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as those in the Lactobacillus genus, are commonly used in probiotic supplements.[ref doi='10.1016/j.tim.2021.01.003'] Furthermore, some online resources provide step-by-step instructions for at-home bulk production of yogurt with L. reuteri enrichment. (https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/201... gut probiotics microbiome
Read more[toc position='left'] A single layer of epithelial cells lines the entire digestive tract, facilitating the exchange of nutrients between the intestine and the bloodstream. This layer, referred to as the intestinal epithelium, must be permeable to nutrients yet impermeable to pathogens. [tweetbox text='"Increased intestinal permeability (also known as "leaky gut") allows pathogens to leak through the intestinal barrier and pass directly into the bloodstream, promoting inflammation."' tweet='"Increased intestinal permeability (also known as "leaky gut") allows pathogens to leak through the int... intestinal permeability butyrate gut microbiome polyphenol autoimmunity
Read more[toc position='left'] Introduction Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver and fatty tissues of the body. Perhaps best known for its role in maintaining calcium balance and bone health, vitamin D is critical in many physiological processes, such as blood pressure regulation, immune function, and cell growth. Poor vitamin D status is implicated in the pathogenesis of many acute and chronic diseases, including rickets, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, and cancer. Vitamin D is a controversial topic in the scientific community and has contributed to much debate regarding t... gut blood pressure vitamin d aging vitamin k calcium
Read more[toc position='left'] Salmon roe – sometimes referred to as "salmon caviar" – is the internal egg mass found in female salmon. It is served in a variety of dishes, including sushi and pasta, or as a garnish or condiment to seafood or eggs. Salmon roe is rich in protein, vitamins, astaxanthin, and the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA. Omega-3 fatty acids are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are considered essential fatty acids because the human body cannot make them. Alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid that serves a... brain aging omega-3 diet mental health dementia alzheimer's
Read more[toc position='left'] Bathing oneself in heat for the purposes of purification, cleansing, and healing is an ancient practice, dating back thousands of years and observed across many cultures. Variations of its use are seen today in the banyas of Russia, the sweat lodges of the American Indians, and, most famously, the saunas of Finland. Sauna use, sometimes referred to as "sauna bathing," is characterized by short-term passive exposure to extreme heat. This exposure elicits mild hyperthermia – an increase in the body's core temperature – that induces a thermoregulatory response involving neu... exercise inflammation sauna aging performance depression bisphenol a heat stress interesting alzheimer's
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