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“Ghrelin, a hormone produced in the gut that signals hunger, acts on cells in the hypothalamus to stimulate appetite, increase food intake, and promote growth. It is often referred to as the "hunger hormone."”

“But how caffeine affects our circadian rhythms at other times of the day and whether it influences various aspects of our metabolism during time-restricted eating are not well understood.”

“Autophagy, a type of cellular recycling program, influences many aspects of health and disease, including cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and aging. Nutrient sensing is integral to autophagy, particularly concentrations of acetyl CoA, an end product of protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism.”

“The combination of ursolic acid and resveratrol (from grape skin) also shrank the prostate tumors in mice. Many different tumor types rely on glutamine as a carbon source for energy and as a nitrogen source for building more DNA and proteins (macromolecular synthesis). Additionally, these compounds also activated pathways involved in cell death.”

“Exercise is more effective than medicine in reducing visceral fat according to a meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials. Visceral fat is also known as abdominal fat and is involved in systemic inflammation through the production of adipokines. Visceral fat is linked to type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, heart disease and more.”

“Determining optimal doses and sources of sulforaphane presents challenges due to variations in content and individual metabolism. In this Aliquot, Dr. Jed Fahey and Dr. Rhonda Patrick give you the lowdown on sulforaphane and its many health benefits.”

“Some research suggests that dietary supplements might offer a means to lengthen telomeres. Candidates include vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and TA-65, a product that purportedly contains extracts of astragalus membranaceus, a plant-based compound that demonstrates anti-aging effects.”

“In fact, some clinical studies demonstrate that people who have a healthy weight exhibit better glucose control, insulin, and the ability to accrue and maintain muscle mass with intermittent fasting, although not to the extent observed in overweight people.”

“Sulforaphane may affect metabolism of selected volatile chemicals, but it does not filter particulates or microplastics from inhaled air. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on Modern Wisdom.”

“It is associated with toxic burden, and it typically manifests early in life. A key player in the pathogenesis of this subtype is zinc deficiency. Zinc is an essential nutrient that participates in metabolism, cognitive function, and immune response.”