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“Then, using homology modeling (a type of computer-based study technique) they observed that oleic acid bound to TLX, a protein in neural stem cells that regulates neurogenesis, switching on the protein's activity and driving the production of new neurons.”

“Mitochondrial dysfunction, the disruption of normal mitochondrial function that occurs over time, is a driver of many chronic diseases, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, and is a hallmark of aging.”

“Then they transplanted bone marrow from mice that exhibited either high or low levels of IL-6 levels in response to stress into the immune-compromised animals. Then they exposed the animals to a social stressor.”

“Even after taking other risk factors into account, such as age, sex, education, race, cognitive diagnosis, depression, and whether they carried the APOE4 gene, people who took vitamin D were 40 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease during the study period than those who did not.”

“Interestingly, case and anecdotal reports suggest that hair re-pigmentation can occur, causing bicolor hairs. The authors of the study collected dark, depigmented, and bicolor hairs from 14 healthy young adults (average age, 35 years) who did not color, bleach, or chemically treat their hair.”

“I also discuss the brain benefits of lactate (it's not just a metabolic byproduct), the cancer-preventing effects of exercise, squeezing more vigorous activity into your day, and many other topics I know you'll find interesting!”

“Having a larger waist circumference was associated with roughly 20 percent greater risk of recurrent cardiovascular-related event, regardless of age, body mass index, or other risk factors, especially in men.”

“Mild cognitive impairment and memory loss often precede the development of Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, spatial disorientation, cognitive dysfunction, and behavioral changes.”

“In light of these qualities, the authors of the review suggested that zinc repletion via supplementation may be a viable means of combating pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, via zinc's capacity to reduce lung inflammation, improve airway clearance, and prevent ventilator-induced lung injury.”

“Some of these components provide breast milk aroma and taste aspects, such as those associated with garlic or coffee, potentially influencing the breastfed infant's dietary preferences later in life.”