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“Moreover, taking mega doses (i.e. 400 IU/day) of alpha tocopherol has the unintended side-effect of actually depleting tissue levels of another important form of vitamin E that plays an anti-inflammatory role, known as gamma tocopherol.”

“According to NHANES data, older adults were 63 % more likely to have vitamin D deficiency and 46 % more likely to have vitamin D insufficiency than young adults while other sources have suggested a 70-year-old may produce 4 times less vitamin D than their former 20-year-old selves.”

“Obesity - Obesity increases endotoxemia and toll-like receptor activation due to perturbed intestinal permeability and hyperglycemia,, disrupting blood-brain barrier function. Aerobic exercise - Exercise reduces age-related changes to the blood-brain barrier, increasing leakiness and neurodegeneration.”

“The study of over 334,000 European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be attributable to lack of physical activity compared with the number of deaths attributable to obesity, but that just a modest increase in physical activity could have significant health benefits.”

“Conclusion Although the studies described above suggest a correlation between eating animal products and an increased incidence of cancer and atherosclerosis, other studies have found these findings only held if other cancer-promoting lifestyle factors were also present, including obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise.”

“There are several probable mechanisms by which obesity increases cancer risk: higher levels of IGF-1, increased insulin, hormones, inflammation and DNA damage.”

“These effects were maintained even when the time-restricted feeding was temporarily disrupted by unrestricted eating on the weekends. Furthermore, time-restricted feeding of rodents has been shown to reverse the progression of type 2 diabetes and obesity.”

“While some athletes may benefit from sodium replacement, this approach should be individualized based on dietary intake and activity levels. The Influence of Obesity on Sodium Sensitivity Obesity plays a significant role in sodium sensitivity and blood pressure regulation.”

“> Currently, up to 20 per cent of woman in the United States and approximately seven per cent of Canadian women are prescribed an antidepressant during pregnancy. [...] > Women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may be unknowingly predisposing their infants to type 2 diabetes and obesity later in life.”

“Poor strength and muscle mass are linked with many disease states, including obesity, diabetes, and chronic inflammation. A new study in mice shows that vitamin D is critical in building and maintaining muscle.”