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“Future studies must clarify who benefits and how best to use these products. In Aliquot #100, I discuss factors that influence child development before conception, during pregnancy and infancy, and into the toddler and early childhood years.”

“Learn lifestyle strategies to optimize for a healthy pregnancy in Aliquot #100: Optimizing for a Healthy Pregnancy & Early…”

“People who took semaglutide or tirzepatide had a 37% lower risk of dementia, a 19% lower risk of stroke, and a 30% lower likelihood of dying during the study period than those on other antidiabetic drugs.”

“These findings suggest that regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin K1—such as kale, spinach, broccoli, and plant oils—may help protect older women against both early artery changes and serious cardiovascular events later in life. Learn more about vitamin K in Aliquot #62: How vitamin K influences cardiovascular and bone health, a member-only perk.”

“Learn more about artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes in Aliquot #66: Sugar substitutes: Risks and…”

“A recent study found that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or others, may double the risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration, the most serious form of the disease.”

“Even so, the findings suggest that higher choline intake during pregnancy is associated with lower inflammation levels. In this Aliquot, I explore choline's roles in metabolic and brain health, including potential supplementation risks.”

“These findings suggest a possible link between environmental plastic pollution and cardiometabolic health. Microplastics and nanoplastics are pervasive in the environment. Learn how to reduce your exposure in Aliquot #122: How to Limit Microplastic Exposure.”

“While it didn't improve cholesterol levels overall, some subgroup analyses showed better results with lower doses (100 milligrams daily or less) and shorter study durations (less than 12 weeks).”

“Because the trial had an exploratory approach, relied on genetic markers of bacteria rather than full genomic profiling and assessed nitric oxide only indirectly through nitrate and nitrite levels, further studies are needed to confirm these results. Learn more about lifestyle strategies to lower blood pressure and reduce disease risk in Aliquot #105.”