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“From the article: > Lee and his colleagues tested 880 bioactive substances – including drugs and vitamins – approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to see if they stimulated the mouse stem cells to become heart muscle cells.”

“The vitamin A activates the enzyme (called TET) that removes methyl groups from DNA and vitamin C is a cofactor for the enzyme. This not only has relevance for reprogramming adult cells into stem cells, it is also important for certain cancers such as acute promyelocytic leukemia, which abnormal methylation plays a role in malignancy.”

“Not only is salmon roe a good source of DHA, it also provides protein, vitamins, minerals, and astaxanthin – an antioxidant compound that gives salmon its reddish or pinkish tint. In human studies, astaxanthin reduces biomarkers of oxidative stress.”

“Some evidence suggests that the financial costs associated with having a cold are similar to those associated with having high blood pressure or a stroke. The author of the study reviewed the findings of two randomized trials focused on the effectiveness of vitamin C in reducing cold symptom duration.”

“It is likely that there may be several different compounds present in coffee that may have a positive effect on cognitive function. On a side note, retinoic acid (vitamin A) was also shown to boost the activity of this enzyme although to a lesser degree than caffeine.”

“one of the best dietary modifications you can do is increase your intake of vegetables not only because of the beneficial vitamins/minerals/compounds that are necessary to run metabolism & other enzymes that ward off cancer…”

“Evidence indicates that the processes and products associated with ethanol metabolism exert genotoxic effects; promote oxidative stress; alter vitamin metabolism (especially folate and vitamin A-related compounds); increase estrogen levels; and drive inflammation.”

“Graying hair is a cardinal sign of aging, typically beginning in a person’s fourth or fifth decade. Nutritional deficiencies, including low intake of protein, vitamin B12, iron, and copper, can contribute to premature graying.”

“It binds to retinol, a form of vitamin A that plays a crucial role in neurodevelopment, facilitating its transport. A recent study found that nanoplastic exposure induces structural changes in beta-lactoglobulin, impairing retinol binding and transport.”