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“The authors concluded that a very low carbohydrate diet or ketogenic diet is a clinical tool for improving T cell-mediated immunity. They suggested that nutrition and dietary interventions should be used more in modern medicine. Link to full report.”

“While typical muscle-oriented creatine supplementation protocols (3–5 grams daily) can benefit bone indirectly through increased muscle mass, emerging evidence suggests that higher doses (up to ~8–10 grams/day) might be optimal for maximizing creatine's potential bone benefits in aging populations, especially when paired with weight-bearing exercise.”

“The study investigators assessed the effects of various diets and drugs on liver protein production in mice, using the Geometric Framework for Nutrition, a research tool that identifies links between diet, health, and disease.”

“Compared to non-consumers, participants who consumed three or more 8-ounce servings of sugar-sweetened beverages per week experienced a 35 percent increased risk of death due to cancer and 28 percent increased risk of death due to any cause.”

“Participants who consumed the psyllium and guar gum exhibited reduced blood glucose, insulin, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (a component of very-low-density lipoprotein), compared to their baseline levels.”

“Markers of amino acid breakdown, including 2-hydroxybutyric acid and 2-oxobutyric acid, were also elevated in Parkinson's disease patients, suggesting that protein-derived fuels may contribute more to energy supply in Parkinson's disease.”

“To assess the relationship between vitamin D levels and opioid use disorder, the authors analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a long-term study collecting lifestyle and health data from participants in the United States.”

“The study investigators collected cerebrospinal fluid samples before and after the intervention to measure several biomarkers associated with neurodegenerative diseases and inflammation, including amyloid beta proteins, tau, interleukin 6, chitinase-3-like protein 1 (YKL-40), and neurofilament light (NfL).”

“Researchers in Canada explored whether an often underconsumed nutrient, choline, might be linked to lower levels of inflammation late in pregnancy. The study drew on data from 1,300 participants in the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition cohort.”

“Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a ketone produced by the body during times of carbohydrate scarcity such as those encountered while practicing a ketogenic diet, fasting, or exercise, which have all demonstrated the ability to extend healthspan and lifespan.”