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“FTA: > We have now discovered that activation of 5-HT(2A) receptors in primary aortic smooth muscle cells provides a previously unknown and extremely potent inhibition of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha-mediated inflammation. [...] With the exception of a few natural toxins, no current drugs or small molecule therapeutics demonstrate a comparable potency for any physiological effect”

“Cold exposure has long been used to reduce muscle soreness and promote muscle recovery after physical activity. However, evidence indicates that regular cold exposure also improves glucose and lipid metabolism, decreases inflammation, enhances immune function, and improves cognitive performance.”

“Dietary protein supports muscle hypertrophy and maintenance—critical aspects of glucose metabolism. Learn how to optimize protein intake to support muscle health when following a plant-based diet in this clip featuring Dr. Luc van Loon.”

“Tissues such as the brain, heart, and skeletal muscle, which have high metabolic demands (and subsequently high NAD+ use), are hit hardest, increasing our susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease…”

“Ketones increase in concentration in the brain, liver, heart, muscle, and other tissues during exercise, fasting, and carbohydrate restriction on a ketogenic diet. Research demonstrating strategies to increase butyrate and BHB includes: Omega-3 fatty acid consumption increased the concentration of butyrate-producing bacteria in the gut.”

“A study now demonstrates that Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for most cases of bacterial pneumonia, can invade the heart and cause the death of heart muscle cells.”

“FTA: > Athletes who down beet juice before exercising to increase blood flow and improve performance may be surprised at the results of a recent study. While beetroot juice rich in nitrates did not enhance muscle blood flow or vascular dilation during exercise, researchers found that it did 'de-stiffen' blood vessels under resting conditions, potentially easing the workload of the heart.”

“In the separate three-month experiment, semaglutide-treated mice had better spatial memory, coordination, muscle performance, endurance, and glucose control than saline-treated mice. The coordination and muscle-performance advantages remained after accounting for body weight.”

“Sleep restriction can also impair glucose control. In a study of 24 healthy young men, five nights with a four-hour sleep opportunity reduced glucose tolerance and altered skeletal-muscle mitochondrial function.”

“Every exercise session triggers a "myokine pulse," releasing hundreds of muscle-derived signaling molecules—known as myokines—into circulation. One especially important myokine in this context is interleukin-6 (IL-6).”