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“Randomized controlled trial finds that type 2 diabetics given a diet high in fiber improved the secretion of hormones involved in insulin production (GLP-1) and lowered blood glucose levels (HbA1c) via changes in the gut microbiome.”

“Time-restricted eating and longer daily fasting times improved health and longevity independent of calories or diet composition in male mice. It is much more challenging to study the effects of time-restricted eating on longevity in humans but other biomarkers of health have been measured.”

“"The brain is especially vulnerable to dietary influences during critical periods of development, like adolescence," remarked a corresponding author of the study. "Consuming a diet high in added sugars not only can lead to weight gain and metabolic disturbances, but can also negatively impact our neural functioning and cognitive ability."”

“Although many older adults can successfully lose weight through diet and exercise, most eventually regain it, partly due to changes in metabolism and appetite that happen after weight loss.”

“The major source of fructose in the American diet is from sweetened beverages and processed foods. Fructose that is present in whole fruit, however, is altogether different. This is because it is complexed to a fiber matrix (which alters gut absorption and metabolism).”

“Adding a sugar-sweetened beverage to a protein-rich meal decreased fat use and diet-induced thermogenesis by more than 40% in people. The study involved participants that spent 24 hours in a metabolic chamber on two separate occasions.”

“A pro-inflammatory diet including fast food, processed food, and refined sugar is associated with a 40% increased risk of depression according to a meta-analysis of 11 studies. It is always difficult to establish causality with associative studies.”

“Men that supplemented their diet with 60 grams of mixed nuts daily for 14 weeks increased their sperm count by 16%, sperm vitality by 4%, and sperm motility by 6% according to a randomized trial.”

“Researchers conducted a large two-year clinical trial involving 2,111 adults aged 60 to 79 who were sedentary, had unhealthy diets, and met at least two additional risk criteria, such as a family history of memory problems or cardiometabolic risk factors.”

“Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a ketone produced by the body during times of carbohydrate scarcity such as those encountered while practicing a ketogenic diet, fasting, or exercise, which have all demonstrated the ability to extend healthspan and lifespan.”