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“Interestingly, many people report olfactory losses with viral infections, including COVID-19. A new clinical trial is investigating whether omega-3 fatty acids can protect and even restore lost sense of smell in patients with COVID-19. Link to study abstract.”

“Those who took alpha-lipoic acid also had higher levels of antioxidant enzyme expression, which is associated with reduced inflammation – a key driver in many diseases. These findings demonstrate that alpha-lipoic acid reduces body fat in overweight or obese people, independent of dietary or physical activity changes. Link to study abstract.”

“Nutritional interventions that emphasize the consumption of spices might reduce inflammation and decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease associated with unhealthy diets. Link to study abstract.”

“Erica and Justin Sonnenberg describe some of the beneficial properties of HMOs. Link to study abstract. Learn more about breastfeeding and the properties of breastmilk in our overview article.”

“Reddit comment tied to the article states that 100g of broccoli only has 171mg of sulforaphanes, whereas the same amount of sprouts has about 1,153mg. Study participants that drink the beverage had a 61% increase in benzene excretion.”

“They also underscore the importance of remaining physically active throughout the lifespan. Learn how exercise, in conjunction with fasting, may work synergistically to benefit health in this episode featuring Dr. Mark Mattson. Link to study abstract.”

“However, the investigators cautioned that although creatine is widely considered safe for most people, its effects on people with kidney dysfunction aren't known and further research in older adults is warranted. Watch this clip in which Dr. Stuart Phillips discusses the benefits of creatine on muscle protein synthesis. View study abstract.”

“These findings suggest that meeting or exceeding current exercise guidelines markedly reduces the risk of dying prematurely and underscores the importance of regularly engaging in physical activity. Learn about the many health benefits of aerobic exercise in our overview article. View study abstract.”

“The results of this study suggest that maternal sugar consumption during breastfeeding adversely affects infant cognitive development. The authors of the study conceded that the study's design precluded determining causation. Link to study abstract.”

“1 2 3 00:31:57 - How skill-based exercise, such as yoga, Tai chi, boxing, tango or skateboarding may play a special role in ameliorating some of the effects of the disease by driving circuit-specific effects, by creating top-down cognitive challenge for skills involved in a patient's movement through space.”