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“When measuring copies of important bacterial genes, the researchers found that probiotics increased the expression of a gene required to produce the enzyme bile salt hydrolase more than fivefold.”

“From the article: After taking account of influential factors, such as salt intake, working hours, weight and family history of diabetes, smokers were almost three times as likely to have a brain bleed as non-smokers.”

“The authors of the study categorized each of these foods according to the degree of processing: fresh or minimally processed foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish; processed culinary ingredients, such as honey or butter; processed foods made with salt, sugar, or oil, such as canned vegetables, legumes, or fish; and ultra-processed foods such as carbonated beverages and processed meats.”

“Zinc deficiency impairs the vasodilatory response and can reduce taste sensitivity, potentially increasing salt intake and elevating blood pressure. Learn more about zinc in our comprehensive overview article. Read study abstract.”

“Fast foods – burgers, fries, pizzas, sugar-sweetened drinks, and many others – are often high in calories, saturated fat, added sugars, and salt. Regular consumption of fast foods is associated with an increased risk for many chronic diseases.”

“Ultra-processed foods—such as processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and trans fats—are widely consumed and often high in calories, added sugars, unhealthy fats, and salt. These foods have been consistently linked to chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and colorectal cancer.”

“In general, the more alkaline your intestines, the poorer your ability to absorb minerals in general and magnesium, in particular, will be. Most mineral salts, including magnesium, require very low pH to be solubilized and then absorbed.”

“They also found that alcohol consumption, especially red wine, provided protection. Eating lamb was associated with better cognitive performance but eating other types of red meat was not. In general, eating too much salt promoted cognitive decline, especially among high-risk groups.”

“The study involved both rodents and humans. In the rodent portion of the study, the authors gave nicotinamide, a precursor to NAD+, to mice and rats that had cardiovascular dysfunction related to aging, salt-sensitivity, or obesity.”

“In all, 92 people participated in the study. Each of the participants received a dose of nasal spray composed of calcium chloride and sodium chloride in distilled water (with a salt content similar to seawater), administered via a hand-held mister for one to two minutes.”