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“Collagen supplementation elicits greater improvements than some antirheumatic drugs, except in people treated with methotrexate. A pilot study treated 10 people between the ages of eight and 14 years with active rheumatoid arthritis with undenatured type II collagen.”

“A recent review and meta-analysis found that exercise, especially intense exercise, is comparable to psychotherapy and drug treatments for depression. Researchers analyzed the findings of 218 studies comparing the effects of exercise versus standard treatments or placebos on depression.”

“Evidence suggests that faster epigenetic age acceleration is associated with many age-related diseases. Findings from a small clinical trial suggest that a cocktail of drugs can reverse methylation, potentially clicking the "undo" button on aging.”

“The researchers suggest that semaglutide's heart protection likely extends beyond weight or fat loss. By activating the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor, the drug may directly influence blood vessel function, atherosclerotic processes, inflammation, blood pressure, and lipid metabolism.”

“This study was able to pinpoint the 10% increase in body mass to altered gut bacteria by transplanting the gut microbiome from mice given the risperidone drug to the control mice and the same effect occurred. Risperidone is a common drug that is used to treat autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia in adults and children and its prescribing rate has increased 8-fold in the last 2 decades.”

“Strict protocols protect participants and safeguard future research. An important aspect of studying potent hallucinogenic drugs like psilocybin is understanding and respecting the risks they carry to study participants.”

“A recent editorial reports that many dietary supplements may be contaminated with heavy metals or microbes or may contain synthetic drugs or ingredients not listed on their labeling.”

Dr. Valter Longo describes how fasting may reduce the toxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs while also maximizing their impact in the treatment of cancer.

“FTA: > There is a statistically significant increased risk of venous thromboembolism -- a condition which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism -- among users of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a study concludes. NSAIDs are one of the most commonly used medications around the world, and they are already well-known for their potential adverse effects.”

“The human body can convert some ALA into EPA and then to DHA, but the process is very inefficient. The Food and Drug Administration has approved prescription omega-3 fatty acids containing EPA and DHA for the treatment of high or very high triglycerides.”