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“Blood pressure is determined in part by the amount of resistance in our blood vessels. During exercise, the muscles release metabolites that cause our blood vessels to dilate (relax), lowering vascular resistance.”

“In this FoundMyFitness interview excerpt, Dr. Ben Bikman and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss practical ways to improve blood glucose over a 90-day period. Dr. Bikman emphasizes minimally processed foods, adequate protein, and meals that combine protein with natural fats.”

“Glycation can create advanced glycation end products that cross-link collagen and reduce the flexibility of blood vessels and heart tissue. This mechanism helps connect prolonged glucose exposure with vascular stiffness and cardiovascular aging.”

“In most population-based studies, telomere length is measured in leukocytes, a type of white blood cell. Leukocytes are readily available in circulating blood and provide insights into a person's cumulative history of exposure to factors that shorten telomeres.”

“Analysis of data from several randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials involving more than 1,400 participants indicates that oral vitamin C elicits significant reductions in blood pressure among people with hypertension. Furthermore, recent research suggests that intravenous vitamin C can reduce blood pressure in patients diagnosed with prehypertension, a risk factor for hypertension.”

“The study measured immunological failure measured by CD4+ levels dropping below 200 cells per cubic millimeter of blood. The study participants who took the zinc supplement were four times less likely to experience immunological failure compared to those who took the placebo.”

“Researchers tested whether four weeks of daily urolithin A (1,000 mg of Mitopure) could shift markers of immune aging in a group of 50 healthy adults aged 45–70. Participants took urolithin A (or a placebo) for 28 days, then had deep immune phenotyping tests to see whether their immune cells behaved more "youthfully."”

“Breast milk leukocytes differ from their counterparts in blood, exhibiting unique, highly specialized immune function profiles. Concentrations of leukocytes are highest in colostrum and taper off in transitional milk, eventually reaching a baseline level in mature milk.”

“Because they contain no supporting food matrix to slow absorption, SSBs are rapidly absorbed by the gut and cause blood sugar spikes. Sugars from fruits and vegetables are packaged with a matrix of fiber and micronutrients that reduce the rate of digestion.”