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“Brain: Microplastics have been found to cross the blood-brain barrier, which is meant to shield the brain from harmful substances. Once there, they activate microglial cells, triggering neuroinflammation that may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”

“Delta is currently the dominant form of the virus in the U.S. By contrast, the Omicron variant has approximately 50 mutations, roughly 30 of which are present in the spike protein, the major surface protein that SARS-CoV-2 uses to enter cells, where it can replicate.”

“Unlike normal cells, cancer cells preferentially rely on glycolysis (the breakdown of sugar) to produce energy. This altered metabolism, widely recognized as a hallmark of cancer, promotes cell proliferation and cancer metastasis.”

“Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are flame retardants – a broad class of compounds commonly applied to fabrics, carpets, furniture, cell phones, and many other household items. New evidence suggests that exposure to flame retardants more than quadruples the risk of dying from cancer.”

“Spermidine is a polyamine compound that may increase health span due to its ability to induce autophagy, the process by which the body removes damaged and dysfunctional cells. In animal models, spermidine supplementation has been shown to prevent memory loss.”

“Intestinal hyper-permeability, often referred to as "leaky gut," is a condition in which the gaps between the cells that line the gut expand. These gaps allow pathogens such as bacteria or endotoxins (i.e., lipopolysaccharide, a major component of the cell membrane of gram-negative bacteria) to leak through the intestinal wall and pass directly into the bloodstream.”

“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.”