[toc position='left'] Biological aging clocks are among the most important tools in modern longevity science. They attempt to answer a deceptively simple question: can we measure how fast a person is aging biologically, rather than just counting the number of years they have been alive? The answer is yes—but with important caveats. Epigenetic clocks use patterns of DNA methylation, a chemical tagging system on DNA, to estimate different aspects of aging. Some clocks estimate chronological age. Others predict disease risk, mortality risk, or the current pace of biological aging. This means biol... epigenetics aging telomeres genetics stem cells omega-3 dna damage biomarkers vitamin d senescence multivitamin

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[toc position='left'] Introduction Microplastics are everywhere: in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. Imagine consuming the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic every week—just by going about your daily routine. As startling as it may seem, this is the reality we face, exposing our bodies to a hidden threat that’s growing by the day. What are microplastics? They're tiny pieces of plastic or other polymer-based materials, ranging from 5 millimeters (~0.2 inches) to as small as 100 nanometers, often called nanoplastics. These tiny particles contain a var... environment brain diet cardiovascular Microplastics pollution PFAS

Dr. Layne Norton and I discuss fat loss, resistance training, seed oils, the carnivore diet, artificial sweeteners, and much more. ... exercise nutrition obesity metabolism muscle polyunsaturated fat saturated fat time-restricted eating protein weight loss strength supplements

[toc position='left'] Introduction Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that play critical roles in human health, participating in a wide range of biochemical pathways and processes and modulating the expression of genes throughout the lifespan. Omega-3 fatty acids include plant-derived alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and marine-derived eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), among others. A growing body of evidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acids may prevent or ameliorate symptoms associated with chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease,[ref doi='10.3... cancer depression mortality omega-3 nutrition brain diet aging immune system mental health development intelligence

Meat – especially red meat – is perhaps one of the most polarizing topics in the nutrition world today. Some camps tout the benefits of eating an all-meat di... ... aliquot nutrition cancer diet vegetarian cardiovascular

[toc position='left'] Background Zinc is an essential nutrient that participates in numerous biological processes and modulates the activity of more than 300 enzymes and 2,000 transcription factors.[ref doi='10.1136/bmj.326.7386.409'] First identified for its influence on growth and development, zinc is now understood to play critical roles in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. History The importance of zinc in the human diet first became apparent in the early 1960s, after a patient with a rare syndrome presented to Dr. Ananda Prasad, a physic... nutrition interesting zinc

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[toc position='left'] Background Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient, widely recognized for its antioxidant properties. These properties arise from its potent redox potential due to its capacity to donate electrons to oxidized molecules. Even in small quantities vitamin C can protect critical molecules in the body such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) from damage by reactive oxygen species, which are generated during normal metabolism, by active immune cells, and through exposure to toxins and pollutants (e.g., certain chemotherap... cancer nutrition exercise interesting

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