Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores collagen peptides, high-dose niacin and vitamin B6, avoiding nano- and microplastics in her latest Q&A. ... rhonda dementia vitamin k sulforaphane sauna glutathione triglycerides time-restricted eating nad+ Microplastics pollution PFAS
Watch nowDr. Rhonda Patrick explores iodine supplementation, choline & TMAO, curcumin safety, and red yeast rice in her latest Q&A. ... rhonda curcumin resveratrol sulforaphane sauna berberine polyphenol carotenoids moringa supplements stevia
Watch nowA new study shows that premature infants who received supplemental DHA, a type of omega-3 fatty acid, at birth performed better on intelligence tests later in childhood than those who did not receive DHA. This was true regardless of whether the infants were fed breast milk, formula, or both. Researchers monitored the cognitive performance of more than 650 children born before 29 weeks' gestation. From birth until roughly the age of 36 weeks' gestation, about half of the children received DHA (60 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day) via tube feeding, while the other half did not. Whe... omega-3 development
Read moreAging – a process that began the moment we were born – is generally thought of as inevitable. But could aging become reversible in the future? Technologies l... ... aliquot technology epigenetics aging stem cells
Listen nowCholine, a phospholipid compound present in a wide range of foods, is an essential nutrient that plays critical roles in building cell membranes and producing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Previous research indicates that supplemental prenatal choline improves cognitive ability, attention, and social behavior in children (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23425631/) up to seven years of age. A pair of papers published this year explores the effects of prenatal choline supplementation on pregnancy outcomes and neuropsychiatric disease risk in Black Americans. Neuropsychiatric diseases – com... pregnancy cortisol development acetylcholine supplements choline cognition
Read moreEstablishment of the healthy infant gut begins at birth when the infant is exposed to the microbial milieu of the mother's vaginal canal. Consequently, the gut microbial profile of infants delivered by Caesarean section differs markedly from those delivered vaginally and may contribute to greater risk for disease in both early and later life. Evidence from a new study suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation can reset the gut microbial composition of infants born via Caesarean section to a healthier profile. The study involved seven pregnant women (scheduled to deliver infants via Caesa... microbiome pregnancy
Read moreFrailty is a syndrome that commonly manifests in older adults. It carries an increased risk for poor health outcomes including falls, disability, hospitalization, and death. A key driver in the development of frailty is inflammation, which often accompanies diet-induced changes in the gut microbiota. Findings from a recent study suggest that eating a Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, and fiber, and low in saturated fat and red meat, alters the gut microbiome in older adults to reduce the risk of frailty. The intervention study involved more than 600 older... diet aging saturated fat vitamin a protein metabolic syndrome
Read moreCoal plant emissions may be damaging infant DNA. Babies born during a coal plant’s operation in China had shorter telomeres than those born after the plant’s closure. Earlier studies found that a pollutant in coal plant emissions called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), was able to damage DNA in infants but that this occurred at lower levels in the cohort of babies born after the plant had shut down, indicating less exposure. ... telomeres dna damage environment
Read morePeople that have their deep sleep cycle (slow-wave cycle) disrupted for one night experience a 10% increase in amyloid plaque levels compared to when their deep sleep cycle is uninterrupted. Amyloid beta plaques accumulate outside of neurons in the brain and disrupt synapses (the connections between two neurons that form memories) and is just one way that memory loss occurs in Alzheimer's disease. This study showed that slow-wave sleep, which is the deep sleep that people need to wake up feeling rested, is important for preventing the accumulation of amyloid plaques. While a few nights of disr... alzheimer's sleep neurons blue light time-restricted eating
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