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“Choline is particularly important during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some evidence suggests that choline supplementation could carry some risks. In this Aliquot, I talk about the science surrounding choline.”

“More than a century of research has demonstrated that nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is an indispensable mediator of vital metabolic and physiological processes, including energy production, DNA synthesis and repair, and regulation of gene expression – across multiple species.”

“Roughly 15 percent of people worldwide experience migraines, with women reporting them more often than men. Lifestyle behaviors, including the ketogenic diet, dietary supplements, and exercise, may help manage the frequency and severity of migraines.”

“The present study included nearly 17,000 participants, nearly 700 of whom had been taking glucosamine with chondroitin for a year or more. The authors of the study conducted a statistical analysis to identify associations between glucosamine/chondroitin supplement intake and death.”

“During the final eight weeks of the diet, they treated mice with the same EPA, DHA, olive oil, or no treatment conditions as the second experiment and measured markers of atherosclerosis and blood lipids.”

“Although food is usually the best way to obtain the necessary nutrients to support muscle mass, a few supplements may benefit muscle health, such as vitamin D, which is involved in cell signaling and muscle protein synthesis, and creatine monohydrate, which not only increases muscle mass and strength but also appears to benefit the brain.”

“Half of the men took an omega-3 supplement (approximately 3 grams daily) for the duration of the training, while the other half did not. Researchers measured their Omega-3 Indices and blood amino acid levels before and after the intervention.”

“Consuming chocolate and cocoa may carry some risks, however, due to their cadmium content and possible effects on the fetus during pregnancy. In this Aliquot, I describe some of the research on the benefits and risks of consuming cocoa and chocolate, as foods or supplements.”

“She also lists creatine, omega-3s, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K2, a multivitamin, and several other supplements as parts of her personal routine. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's presentation for Biote.”

“However, the trial involved only older women with sarcopenia, lacked groups receiving vitamins without exercise, and lasted only 12 weeks, so it cannot determine the isolated long-term effects of the supplements.”