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“This clip originates from an interview recorded on the Kevin Rose Show, which you can click here to download the full version of. People with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk for cancer potentially due to dysregulated glucose metabolism.”

“Dr. Elinav describes that urbanization profoundly reduces microbial diversity by almost 10-fold compared to people living in hunter-gatherer populations. In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav highlights several factors that contribute to a diverse microbiome.”

“A key component in these processes is the lactate shuttle – a metabolic pathway that facilitates the movement of lactate between tissues so it can be used as an energy source, effectively recycling it and supporting sustained exercise performance.”

“Evidence suggests that creatine, a nutritional supplement that participates in cellular metabolism, enhances cognitive function in older adults. This review describes creatine’s roles in brain metabolism and highlights its potential as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.”

“Contrary to the traditional view of lactate as a metabolic waste product, it is now recognized for its critical role in brain health. Elevated lactate levels after vigorous exercise are linked to improved executive function, hinting at its potential protective benefits against neurodegenerative diseases.”

“Additionally, blood flow restriction training offers a method to achieve metabolic stress without high-impact forces, presenting a potential solution for those wary of joint stress. In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala examines how different HIIT exercises influence bone growth and joint issues.”

“These experiments were done in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS) but blood samples from MS patients were found to have decreased levels of these tryptophan-derived molecules that lower brain inflammation.”

“Controlled studies have found higher overnight glucose after an identical dinner eaten at 10 PM instead of 6 PM and a larger glucose response when food intake occurs close to habitual bedtime during elevated endogenous melatonin.”

“The study's authors attributed the lack of metabolic response to the relatively low dose and the study's short duration. Strawberries are rich in anthocyanins, a class of polyphenolic compounds that exert potent antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects in humans.”

“In fact, telomerase levels in cancer cells are often as much as 10-fold higher than in normal, healthy replicating cells. In this clip, Dr. Elissa Epel discusses how having an optimal ratio of telomerase – high enough to reduce the risk of chronic disease, but low enough to reduce the risk of cancer – is key.”