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“One group took 500 milligrams of resveratrol daily, another took 1,000 milligrams of resveratrol daily, and the third group took a placebo. The participants completed a battery of physical function tests and gave blood so the researchers could measure markers of cardiovascular risk.”

“They found that participants with higher blood concentrations of omega-6, -7, and -9 fatty acids tended to score higher on memory tests than those with lower concentrations. They also had larger gray matter volumes.”

“Alcohol only somewhat disrupts overall electrolyte imbalance, but does cause metabolic acidosis — a potentially life threatening decrease in blood pH. Ethanol metabolism: Ethanol metabolism produces reactive oxygen species that cause oxidative stress in the mitochondria and central nervous system.”

“Omega-3 fatty acids may protect against COVID-19, a new study shows. People with higher levels of omega-3s in their red blood cells were less likely to contract COVID-19 or require hospitalization if infected.”

“In monkeys, aspartame triggered an insulin spike comparable to the effects of sucrose. However, instead of raising blood sugar, it lowered it, potentially driving insulin resistance, inflammation, and increased risk of atherosclerosis.”

“Pro-inflammatory monocytes carrying excess lipids, called foam cells, accumulate in arterial walls, narrowing the arteries and restricting blood flow. Consuming spices that contain anti-inflammatory bioactive compounds may help reduce cardiovascular disease risk.”

“Another compared slower fluid rhythms near the base of the skull with an MRI signal reflecting blood oxygen changes in gray matter. Two meditation-naïve control groups repeated the mind-wandering scans, one breathing normally and the other more slowly.”

“The concentration of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells, referred to as the "omega-3 index," is an indicator of long-term omega-3 exposure, analogous to the HbA1c test for long-term blood glucose concentrations.”

“Evidence suggests that consuming resistant starches improves insulin sensitivity in men with overweight or obesity. Mechanically processing starches (e.g., milling flour or blending fruits) also increases the digestibility and capacity to increase blood glucose.”

“The study enrolled 86 adults aged 25–55 from three desk-based workplaces who sat more than six hours per day and reported fewer than 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Researchers focused on fasting blood glucose, blood glucose two hours after a standardized glucose drink, and HOMA-IR, an estimate of insulin resistance.”