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“Neurodegeneration The intestinal barrier shares many similarities with the blood-brain barrier, consisting of cells held together by tight junctions and supported by other cell types, including astrocytes, pericytes, and microglia cells, the brain's resident immune cells.”

“When they boosted the activity of an enzyme called glycogen phosphorylase, which breaks down glycogen, symptoms of tauopathy improved dramatically: The fruit flies showed fewer signs of neurodegeneration, and human neurons became healthier.”

“Senescent cells have been found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease upon autopsy. In a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, the build-up of senescent cells in the brain was associated with neurodegeneration.”

“Prospective human cohorts have reported associations between prenatal BPA measurements and later child behavior, sometimes with sex-specific patterns, but results are inconsistent and residual confounding remains possible.”

“Nevertheless, lower magnesium has been linked to the development and progression of various age-related brain disorders. Conversely, higher cerebral magnesium levels may decrease oxidative stress and inflammation, improve synaptic plasticity, and counteract other mechanisms that drive neurodegeneration.”

“Some researchers have suggested that zinc dysregulation during aging may contribute to neurodegeneration. Zinc dysregulation is a common feature in people who have a traumatic brain injury or have been diagnosed with depression.”

“Other research shows that humans who have a mutation in the gene that encodes for the Mfsd2a transporter develop early neurodegeneration. Between 40 and 70 percent of the DHA in salmon roe is in phospholipid form, compared to fish, with just 1 to 3 percent.”

“Dr. Patrick discusses paraquat and rotenone because both can damage mitochondria and are used experimentally to model Parkinson-like neurodegeneration, but that rationale does not prove that either chemical caused disease in this population.”

“Researchers performed brain scans on 427 older adults to assess their brain volume and white matter integrity. Then they compared the scans of those who had high blood pressure in early adulthood (between the ages of 30 and 40 years) with those who had normal blood pressure.”

“This means that micronutrient inadequacy results in an insidious type of damage that may lead to diseases of aging, such as cancer and neurodegeneration. Related links Related episode: Bruce Ames on Triage Theory, Longevity Vitamins & Micronutrients.”