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“Vitamin K is a type of fat-soluble vitamin that participates in blood clotting, cardiovascular health, and bone metabolism. Naturally occurring forms of vitamin K include phylloquinone, known as vitamin K1, and a family of molecules called menaquinones, known as vitamin K2.”

“FTA: > Scientists report they can crank up insect aggression simply by interfering with a basic metabolic pathway in the insect brain. Their study, of fruit flies and honey bees, shows a direct, causal link between brain metabolism -- how the brain generates the energy it needs to function -- and aggression.”

“These changes drive processes that improve cellular respiration, reduce inflammation, enhance memory, and provide protection from cancer – critical aspects in slowing the effects of aging and promoting longevity. Part II of this three-part Aliquot features Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, an expert in ketosis; Dr. Eric Verdin, an expert in aging; and Dr. Valter Longo, an expert in gerontology.”

“Interestingly, they found that levels of apolipoprotein B, a protein associated with the development of atherosclerotic heart disease, were markedly lower after a month of fasting, and these lower levels persisted even one week after the fasting period ended.”

“The findings from this cell study suggest that APOE4-driven impairments in fatty acid metabolism increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but supplemental choline may reduce this risk.”

“During intense exercise, while hormones stimulate fat breakdown, the muscle's enhanced mitochondrial capacity determines fat oxidation. In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala outlines the relationship between exercise types, mitochondrial growth, and their combined effect on fat metabolism.”

“Apolipoprotein B, or ApoB for short, is a protein involved in lipid metabolism and is a robust predictor of cardiovascular disease risk. Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as following a Mediterranean diet, exercising, and taking supplements like zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, may reduce ApoB levels.”

“A recent study found that fasting induced profound, diverse increases in the metabolites present in blood. Metabolites are substances produced in an organism, cell, biological fluid, or tissue during metabolism.”

“Metabolic dysfunction escalates with age and increases the risk of frailty and chronic disease. Many investigational antiaging drugs target enzymes involved in energy metabolism, such as mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1.”

“The fasting-mimicking diet was developed to incorporate the benefits of fasting into cancer treatment, for patients who did not want to fast. Chronic calorie restriction has several advantages, such as reduced inflammation and oxidative damage, but also comes with some drawbacks, including altered immune function.”