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“This episode is a round 2 episode with none other than Dr. Satchin Panda of the Salk Institute! While discussion with Dr. Panda invariably leads to eating behaviors, his deep background in circadian biology always tends to lend new and insightful perspectives.”

“Lower serum zinc concentrations among people with Alzheimer’s disease may be related to dietary inadequacies due to altered eating patterns and behaviors that can manifest with the disease.”

“FTA: > It sounds like science fiction, but it seems that bacteria within us — which outnumber our own cells about 100-fold — may very well be affecting both our cravings and moods to get us to eat what they want, and often are driving us toward obesity.”

“FTA: > The organismal performance assay detects subtle toxic effects by subjecting mice to a relentless, Darwinian competition for food, shelter and mates. If there is a defect in any physiological system, it is more likely to stand out if test animals have to compete for resources, scientists say.”

“In a trial, mice exposed to paracetamol at the foetal stage were simply unable to copulate in the same way as our control animals. Male programming had not been properly established during their foetal development and this could be seen long afterwards in their adult life.”

“A meta-analysis supported these findings, showing that prenatal BPA exposure increases the risk of behavioral issues like hyperactivity and inattention, common in children with autism. Impact of Early-Life Bisphenol A Exposure on Behavior and Executive Function in Children.”

“In a randomized trial of 57 children with autism spectrum disorder, a caregiver-rated secondary behavior scale improved and biomarker changes involved glutathione, mitochondrial, inflammatory, and heat-shock pathways, while the primary clinical outcome was similar between groups.”

“In mice with depression-like behavior, creatine was also lower in the medial prefrontal cortex, a brain region involved in mood and decision-making. Creatine improved several depression-like behaviors in mice.”

“Because these were prospective cohorts rather than randomized trials, the findings support an association while allowing for differences in smoking, diet, sleep, and other behaviors. Brewing method changes the compounds that reach the cup.”