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“Interestingly, eating more than the recommended five servings did not further reduce risk. The greatest benefits were seen when intake included leafy greens and items rich in beta carotene and vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries, and carrots.”

“The authors found that the drumstick leaf and amaranth leaf powders increased retinol by 9 percent and 5 percent (respectively) and increased vitamin C by 44 percent and 6 percent (respectively).”

“Mankai, also called duckweed, is rich in polyphenols, omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, and many micronutrients, including iron and vitamin B12. The polyphenols in mankai exert robust antioxidant activity and support healthy blood glucose levels—critical elements in maintaining brain health.”

“02:10:00 - B vitamins are probably less dangerous because they're water soluble (excess is more readily excreted, similar to Vitamin C). 02:11:00 - Plant form of omega-3, ALA, converts to EPA (normally found in fish) fairly inefficiently at a rate of about 5%.”

“Interestingly, some of the benefits observed among the participants in this study may be related to their increased intake of essential vitamins and minerals. Without these nutrients, the body has to compensate for the shortages – a concept known as "triaging."”

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“However, some dietary compounds may protect the barrier. For example, vitamins C and E ameliorated some of the harmful effects of exposure to air pollution, and selenium improved Sertoli cell viability and promoted the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines.”

“Men with vitamin D deficiency tend to have significantly lower testosterone concentrations compared to those with normal levels. There are also associations between vitamin D concentrations and circulating total testosterone, SHBG, and the free androgen index.”

“Total choline intake was linked to hs-CRP, whereas no individual choline form showed a clear association, and the pattern did not clearly change with betaine, vitamin B12, or folate intake.”