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“They also highlight the role of adequate nutrition throughout the lifespan and support the "micronutrient triage theory" – the idea that the body prioritizes the utilization of micronutrients for metabolic pathways needed for survival and reproduction over those used for long-term health.”

“Diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposures can drive epigenetic changes throughout a person's lifespan to influence health and disease. Epigenetic age is based on a person's DNA methylation profile and strongly correlates with their chronological age.”

“Taken together, the findings suggest that cognitive health may be worth considering in discussions about HRT and that further research is warranted. In Q&A #61, I discuss whether women should start taking hormone replacement therapy before menopause.”

“Examples of such barriers are found in the brain, retina, placenta, skin, and testes. Authors of a 2021 review describe the blood-testis barrier and enumerate compounds that may influence the barrier's health and function.”

“A substantial body of evidence from experimental, epidemiological, and clinical studies demonstrates the beneficial effects of sulforaphane consumption on human health. Many questions remain, however, regarding optimal formulation, bioavailability, and dosage of sulforaphane.”

“Infertility affects 15 percent of couples, with male and female reproductive dysfunction contributing equally to infertility rates. Previous epidemiological research has revealed an association between fish consumption and better sperm quality in males seeking infertility treatment.”

“Such changes may start in the mother's eggs before conception and later shape how genes function as the brain develops. While the research was done in mice, it adds to growing evidence that maternal health before pregnancy can shape brain development in offspring.”

“Obesity and metabolic disease are associated with reduced fertility and alterations in several markers of reproductive health, including plasma concentrations of sex hormone-binding globulin.”

“The study did not measure absorbed dose or health outcomes, but it shows why ingredient-list audits and finished-product testing answer different questions. Read Dr. Rhonda Patrick's full analysis of product labels, laboratory testing, and practical decision-making.”

“A bigger body size and more muscle mass is more resource-intensive, requiring a higher metabolic rate to sustain and lowering lifespan in the process. Historical examples, such as the male castrati, illustrate how lack of testosterone exposure during puberty influences health.”