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“It is found in green leafy vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. Poor magnesium status is implicated in several metabolic and inflammatory disorders including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular diseases.”

“During each intervention, they measured their fasting blood glucose levels at the start and after one and four weeks. They completed questionnaires about their overall health, insulin needs, gut health, skin condition, and mental state.”

“In women who had experienced pregnancy complications (such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes), breastfeeding for at least six months reduced blood pressure, insulin, and triglycerides, while increasing HDL cholesterol levels.”

“A recent study in rodents shows that pericytes also play roles in long-term memory formation. Researchers measured the amount of insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) produced by various cells in the hippocampus of rodents.”

“Ceramides are a class of bioactive lipids that contribute to cardiovascular disease by promoting inflammation, insulin resistance, and lipid accumulation in arteries. Elevated ceramide levels are linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis and adverse cardiac events.”

“DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) is a naturally occurring precursor to estrogen and testosterone. These steroid hormones exert anabolic effects by enhancing the bioavailability of insulin-like growth factor-1 in muscles, facilitating muscle growth and repair.”

“FGF21 plays a role in many of the beneficial responses to exercise like improved glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity, lower blood cholesterol levels, and reductions in body weight. It also alters dopamine signaling.”

“00:08:06 - How the suppression of the IGF-1 pathway, typically a hallmark of prolonged fasting and caloric restriction studies and potentially needed for some of the benefits, may fail to be achieved in human caloric restricters that eat too much protein. 00:09:34 - How certain macronutrients influence the insulin/IGF-1/growth hormone axis interact to modulate aging in many cell types.”

“Muscle is a "glucose sink," and engaging more skeletal muscle means more glucose uptake and less glucose in the bloodstream. Exercise enhances glucose uptake independent of insulin, also by increasing GLUT4 translocation to the cell surface in muscles.”

“Preliminary studies suggest creatine supplementation can modestly improve endothelial function, which is critical for vascular tone, blood pressure regulation, and cardiovascular health. Creatine supplementation can enhance glucose disposal and improve insulin sensitivity by increasing the expression of GLUT-4 glucose transporters in muscle cells.”