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“Research suggests that meditation may protect the brain from the negative effects of stress and promote mental health. In this first part of our two-part series of Aliquots on meditation, we'll talk about some of the effects of meditation on the brain.”

“Mitophagy: A signal for mitochondrial biogenesis, metabolic adaptation, and cellular differentiation. Preventing brain aging with exercise — why to workout vigorously | Axel Montagne, Ph.D. Other related links: World Fitness Calculator – Provides an estimate of your VO2 max.”

“In this Aliquot, Dr. George Brooks – who identified the lactate shuttle – Dr. Martin Gibala, and I discuss how lactate supports healthy brain function and enhances cognitive performance.”

“She talks about why a specific type of DHA (DHA in phosphatidylcholine) is more readily transported into the brain because it forms DHA-lysophsophatidylcholine. Krill oil and salmon roe both have a slightly higher concentration of DHA-lysophosphatidylcholine.”

“In this FoundMyFitness interview clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Martin Gibala discuss why vigorous exercise may have intensity-specific brain effects. Lactate is a fuel and inter-organ signal, not merely a waste product.”

“Though dosage details and optimal blood levels remain unknown, the link between vitamin D and brain health is too significant to ignore. In today's email, we'll explore the importance of vitamin D for brain and body health and break down this study in more detail.”

Dr. Michael Grandner outlines how sleep apnea stresses the brain and body and reviews treatment options beyond CPAP.

“Microglia are the brain's resident immune cells and their persistent activation can sustain inflammatory signaling that interferes with cognitive function. That finding supports an anti-inflammatory mechanism but remains preclinical.”

“A separate eight-week pilot gave 20 grams per day to 20 people with Alzheimer's disease, increased measured brain creatine by 11%, and observed improvements on several cognitive tests. This clip is excerpted, with permission, from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on The Peter Attia Drive.”