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“Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disorder that destroys myelin, the insulating layer that surrounds neurons. The causes of MS are complex and may arise from both genetic and environmental factors, including nutritional deficiencies.”

“In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino explains the interrelationship between ketones and lactate as sources of energy for the brain and the role ketones may have in reducing oxidative stress through greater energetic efficiency.”

“Autophagy is a cellular defense mechanism that gathers protein aggregates, pathogens, and damaged or dysfunctional organelles into vesicles within the cell and then delivers them for destruction. Subsequently, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids are released for energy and re-use.”

“An emerging strategy in the prevention and (possibly) treatment of neurodegenerative diseases is starving cells as a means to induce general autophagy to help rid the cell of protein aggregates.”

“Human trials suggest that alpha-lipoic acid can modestly improve selected lipid measures. A dose-response meta-analysis of 12 studies found reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides across doses from 300 to 1,200 milligrams per day.”

“Timing matters when cold exposure follows resistance training. In a 12-week study of 21 men, ten minutes of cold-water immersion immediately after each session attenuated gains in strength and muscle mass and reduced selected anabolic signals.”

“A systematic review found no overall improvement in mood after cold-water immersion, while a small randomized trial found that repeated whole-body cryotherapy improved depression scores when added to standard pharmacological treatment.”

“You may have first heard about Dr. Attia from his two interviews that have been on the Tim Ferriss show, or from any number of popular presentations he's given that were filmed and put online.”

“In a double-blind randomized trial of 191 adults with borderline-high cholesterol, 3 grams per day of high-molecular-weight oat beta-glucan—taken as 1 gram three times daily for four weeks—reduced LDL cholesterol by about 6% and estimated 10-year Framingham cardiovascular disease risk by about 8% compared with a rice-powder control.”

“Brief vigorous activity can add another training signal. In more than 25,000 adults who reported no leisure-time exercise, several one- to two-minute vigorous lifestyle bouts per day were associated with lower all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality during follow-up.”