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Watch now[toc position='left'] Aging refers to the collective physiological, functional, and mental changes that accrue in a biological organism over time. The hallmarks of aging are observable biological patterns of dysfunction that occur with aging. Integral to the aging process is inflammaging, the chronic, low-grade inflammation that occurs with aging.[ref doi='10.1111/j.1749-6632.2000.tb06651.x'] The mechanisms that drive inflammaging and the pathological conditions that arise because of it are bidirectional and involve multiple physiological processes and pathways, many of which directly or indir... mitochondria aging omega-3 stem cells aerobic senescence
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 moreAlzheimer’s disease, the most common type of neurodegenerative disease in older adults, causes a progressive deterioration of cognitive function. Recent research indicates that folate (vitamin B9) deficiency may play a role in Alzheimer’s pathology (https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.1171.10?legid=fasebj%3B30%2F1_Supplement%2F1171.10&related-urls=yes) along with other micronutrients, such as vitamin A (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28130638/). A recent systematic review and meta-analysis reports that folate deficiency increases the risk for Alzhe... brain alzheimer's micronutrients folate neurodegeneration
Read more[toc position='left'] Background Collagens are major structural proteins in numerous body tissues, including tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin, blood vessels, muscles, gut tissue, and dentin.[ref doi='10.1101/cshperspect.a004978'] They are the most abundant proteins in the body, comprising 30 percent of the total protein mass. The human body continuously manufactures collagens to maintain tissue structural integrity. However, aging drives a progressive decrease in protein synthesis and reduced capacity to produce new collagen.[ref doi='10.1016/S0047-6374(01)00337-2'] Collagens are also highl... interesting nutrition aging metabolism autoimmunity menopause
Read more[toc position='left'] Background Zinc is an essential nutrient that participates in numerous biological processes and modulates the activity of more than 300 enzymes and 2,000 transcription factors.[ref doi='10.1136/bmj.326.7386.409'] First identified for its influence on growth and development, zinc is now understood to play critical roles in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. History The importance of zinc in the human diet first became apparent in the early 1960s, after a patient with a rare syndrome presented to Dr. Ananda Prasad, a physic... nutrition interesting zinc
Read more[toc position='left'] Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that is critical in storing and releasing cellular energy. It also participates in many biological processes driving pregnancy outcomes, maintaining bone mineral density and muscle mass in older adults, improving neurological function, and aiding the immune system to fight cancer. Creatine is best known for its widespread use as a dietary supplement to enhance physical performance. Creatine uptake, synthesis, storage, and supplementation Creatine uptake Creatine can be supplied exogenously (from dietary or supplemental sources) ... metabolism neurodegeneration nutrition brain aging depression pregnancy
Read more[toc position='left'] Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a cofactor (a molecule that assists enzymes in chemical reactions) that plays an essential role in multiple physiological processes, such as energy metabolism, DNA repair, and immune activation. It is necessary for the activity of sirtuins, a class of enzymes involved in longevity, and poly-ADP-ribose polymerases (PARPs), a family of DNA-repair enzymes. Cellular NAD+ production declines with age, however, and its depletion likely drives the onset and progression of multiple age-related conditions such as metabolic dysregulation ... metabolism mitochondria aging dna damage circadian rhythm nad+
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