[toc position='left'] Introduction Microplastics are everywhere: in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. Imagine consuming the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic every week—just by going about your daily routine. As startling as it may seem, this is the reality we face, exposing our bodies to a hidden threat that’s growing by the day. What are microplastics? They're tiny pieces of plastic or other polymer-based materials, ranging from 5 millimeters (~0.2 inches) to as small as 100 nanometers, often called nanoplastics. These tiny particles contain a var... environment brain diet cardiovascular Microplastics pollution PFAS
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Listen 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'] 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'] Introduction [tweetbox text='"The beneficial effects of cold exposure may be due to hormesis, a favorable biological response to a mild stressor."' tweet='"The beneficial effects of cold exposure may be due to hormesis, a favorable biological response to a mild stressor." https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/cold-exposure-therapy'] Cold exposure to promote good health is an ancient practice, now used to reduce muscle soreness and promote muscle recovery after physical activity. However, regular cold exposure may also improve glucose and lipid metabolism, decrease inflamm... performance cholesterol immune system thermogenesis cold stress brain heart disease diabetes insulin resistance inflammation depression mitochondria neuron blood pressure interesting
Read moreIn this first episode of the Aliquot podcast, Rhonda discusses topics such as her pre-pregnancy diet, exercise, and sleep; which supplements she included and... ... aliquot brain omega-3 pregnancy development breast milk supplements
Listen nowDr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session. ... rhonda exercise aging sleep telomeres vitamin c cholesterol omega-3 dna damage fasting coffee magnesium eyes calcium time-restricted eating breast milk moringa lactate
Watch nowDr. Giselle Petzinger discusses new findings in Parkinson's disease research, emphasizing exercise's role in delaying disease progression. ... parkinson's nutrition exercise brain aging omega-3 dopamine neurodegeneration
Watch now[toc position='left'] Metformin is a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is the fourth most widely prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 80 million prescriptions for the drug written yearly. Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides, which impede liver gluconeogenesis (glucose production in the liver), thereby decreasing glucose uptake in the gut and increasing overall glucose utilization by improving insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle and fat tissue. Multiple studies demonstrate that metformin reduces fasting blood glucose levels by as much as 3.9... exercise aging diabetes
Read moreDr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the health benefits associated with a modified Atkins diet, ketosis, and supplemental ketones. ... ketosis nutrition brain alzheimer's diet microbiome performance insulin resistance mitochondria dementia insulin supplements
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