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Intestinal permeability

Jul 11, 2026

“Increased intestinal permeability (also known as "leaky gut") – a condition in which gaps form between the tight junctions that join enterocytes – allows pathogens to leak through the intestinal barrier and pass directly into the bloodstream, promoting inflammation through a specialized mechanism involving detection by toll-like receptors.”

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Increased iron levels in the brain worsen cognitive test performance by as much as 10% in older adults, a phenomenon linked to brain atrophy and decline in memory and attention.

Oct 18, 2024

“Iron is an essential nutrient that participates in oxygen transport, energy production, and other critical processes. However, iron can accumulate in the brain, impairing memory and thinking abilities, especially in conditions like Alzheimer's.”

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Regular aerobic exercise in older rats reduces brain inflammation, nerve fiber demyelination, and iron-triggered cell death—potential contributors to Alzheimer's pathology.

Feb 6, 2025

“These findings indicate that iron plays a critical role in Alzheimer's pathology, but exercise can mitigate some of these effects. Learn more about preventing and reversing Alzheimer's disease in this episode featuring Dr. Dale Bredesen.”

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