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“Dietary consumption of omega-3 rich foods such as fish is associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, while low blood levels of DHA are associated with smaller brain volume, a hallmark of cognitive decline.”

“Cases of new-onset diabetes, hyperglycemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis (a life-threatening condition that can accompany hyperglycemia) in people who have had COVID-19 are on the rise. The SARS-CoV-2 virus exploits the ACE2 receptor to gain entry into cells and replicate.”

“The delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, exhibits greater resistance to antibodies and higher transmissibility than other variants, raising concerns that people who have been vaccinated might be vulnerable to breakthrough infections and subsequent complications.”

“Patients with vitamin D deficiency were more likely to have coexisting illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and were 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, compared with those who had vitamin D sufficiency.”

“The mothers reported how many times they breastfed their infants every day and provided information about what they had eaten in a 24-hour period (using dietary recalls) when their infants were one and six months old.”

“02:03:18 - A recent study measured omega-3 fatty acid levels from both supplemental and dietary sources in blood and found that for every 1 percent increment in omega-3 fatty acid levels there was a 20 percent decreased risk in all-cause mortality.”

“I am simply saying you would be even more healthy if you also included fiber...if you also included fruits and vegetables.” - Layne Norton, Ph.D. The Carnivore Diet Eating an all meat or all animal product diet—commonly referred to as the carnivore diet—has been hailed by many as the only diet that’s provided a cure for their autoimmune disease or other health issues.”

“Diet-induced thermogenesis begins about an hour after eating, peaks about two hours later, and then maintains a steady level for several more hours. Approximately 5 to 15 percent of a person's daily energy expenditure– an estimate of how many calories a person burns per day – is due to diet-induced thermogenesis.”

“Low BDNF levels are associated with increased risk for depression. The study involved 139 healthy pregnant women (77 Blacks and 62 whites) who were assessed three times during their pregnancies (once during each trimester) and again at four to 11 weeks postpartum.”

“Using mice that carried a mutation that blocked Mfsd2a's capacity to transport DHA, the investigators assessed blood-brain barrier function as well as caveolae formation and activity in the animals' brains.”