The effects of lost sleep on memory may depend partly on how well brain cells control inflammation and maintain their energy supply. Researchers tested whether urolithin A, a compound made by gut microbes from food components, could protect memory in mice when given before sleep deprivation. Researchers randomly assigned 3-month-old and 12-month-old mice to saline control injections or urolithin A injections at 2.5 or 10 mg per kilogram of body weight for seven days before 24 hours of sleep deprivation. An intermittently moving treadmill kept the animals awake, while rested groups receiving th... inflammation mitochondria sleep urolithin a
Read morePsilocybin is a bioactive psychedelic compound present in certain varieties of mushrooms, commonly referred to as "magic" mushrooms. With clinical trials finding psilocybin treatment to be effective at reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27210031/) and obsessive compulsive disorder (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17196053/), increasingly more attention is being drawn to the potential mental health benefits of the compound. Findings from a recent study indicate that a single dose of psilocybin triggers a tangible and lasting proliferation of new... brain mushroom psychedelic lsd
Read moreOmega-3 fatty acids ameliorate olfactory losses. The sellar and parasellar regions of the brain comprise a complex anatomical area located near the pituitary gland. Tumors in these regions often require resection using endoscopic nasal procedures, which are often associated with concomitant olfactory function losses. In some patients these losses persist long after the procedure and are sometimes permanent. Findings from a new study suggest that omega-3 fatty acids ameliorate olfactory losses associated with endoscopic nasal procedures. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that play e... omega-3 covid-19
Read moreStroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, claiming the lives of roughly 5 million people and leaving another 5 million permanently disabled every year. A 2013 study demonstrated that sulforaphane protects the brain during ischemic stroke via hormetic preconditioning. Ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is reduced or interrupted, starving neurons of oxygen and nutrients. Neuronal death occurs in the immediate area of a stroke within the first few hours of the incident, but nearby cells can be rescued with appropriate therapies. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-... brain sulforaphane stroke nrf2
Read moreCoronaviruses comprise a group of related viruses that cause illness in birds and mammals, including humans. While some coronaviruses cause fairly benign illness (such as the common cold), others can cause serious, even life-threatening disease (such as SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19). As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase globally, identifying strategies to reduce or prevent its spread is essential. Findings from a recent study indicate that ordinary healthcare products may be useful in reducing viral load of coronaviruses. Viral load refers to the quantity of virus partic... covid-19 virus
Read moreFrom the article: > To determine how DHA might be effective in stroke treatment and recovery, the LSUHSC research team administered either DHA or saline intravenously at 3, 4, 5, and 6 hours after the onset of stroke. MRIs showed that neurological deficits were reduced by the administration of DHA. DHA treatment reduced swelling and facilitated neurobehavioral recovery. The volume of the area of destroyed tissue was reduced by an average of 40% when DHA was administered at 3 hours, 66% at 4 hours, and 59% at 5 hours. [...] Not only did DHA treatment salvage brain tissue that would have died... aging omega-3 stroke
Read more[toc position='left'] Background Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient, widely recognized for its antioxidant properties. These properties arise from its potent redox potential due to its capacity to donate electrons to oxidized molecules. Even in small quantities vitamin C can protect critical molecules in the body such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) from damage by reactive oxygen species, which are generated during normal metabolism, by active immune cells, and through exposure to toxins and pollutants (e.g., certain chemotherap... cancer nutrition exercise interesting
Read moreFTA: > By growing vaginal skin cells outside the body and studying the way they interact with 'good and bad' bacteria, researchers think they may be able to better identify the good bacteria that protect women from HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections. ... microbiome hiv
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