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“However, when the researchers separated the women according to whether they were underweight, healthy weight, or overweight, they found that for every 25 grams of protein consumed per day, the risk of hip fracture for a woman who was underweight decreased by 45 percent.”

“Unique qualities of the marine omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA There are several omega-3 fatty acids, but the ones that have the greatest relevance for human health are the two identified in the Inuit's blood – EPA and DHA – as well as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found in a wide variety of seeds, nuts, and their oils.”

Many of the anabolic effects of growth hormone are thought to be mediated by insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18500379), which is synthesized primarily in the liver but also in skeletal muscle in response to growth hormone.

“The participants in the cross-sectional study, which included more than 6,000 men and women who were 50 years or older (average age, 59 years) and living in the United States, were part of the Hispanic Community Health Study and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES).”

“The outcome was similar, with monocytes drastically reduced. A longer fast in the mice yielded even more favorable reductions in monocytes in various tissues as well as reductions in several types of leukocytes, including eosinophils, natural killer cells, and T cells.”

“Ten of the participants drank 50 milliliters (about 1.7 ounces) of pomegranate juice daily for one year, while the remaining nine participants did not consume any pomegranate juice. The researchers assessed various aspects of the participants' cardiovascular health before, during, and after the intervention.”

“The researchers found that participants with blood sodium levels above 142 mmol/l, suggesting poorer hydration, were 50 percent more likely to have a biological age that was older than their chronological age.”

“Researchers fed one group of mice a diet containing 15 percent freeze-dried broccoli – roughly equivalent to 3.5 cups of fresh broccoli in the human diet. They fed another group their typical food, which included no broccoli.”

“Commonly known as "magic erasers," they are immensely popular due to their highly abrasive qualities. A recent study found that the global microplastic burden from melamine cleaning sponges may exceed 4.9 trillion particles, based on current sales.”

Whereas some evidence suggests that substituting sugar-sweetened beverages with low-calorie sweeteners can aid in weight loss (https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/100/3/765/4576435), other studies suggest that low-calorie sweeteners may contribute to weight gain and diabetes risk, especially in men.