This has shown to lower blood pressure

This has shown to lower blood pressure

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Additionally, taurine improved the ability of blood vessels to expand and contract, and increased levels of plasma hydrogen sulfide and taurine, which were linked to the blood pressure reduction.
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This cardiovascular risk factor has been known for 20 years, but not many know about it.

This cardiovascular risk factor has been known for 20 years, but not many know about it.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
On the other hand, another enzyme, superoxide dismutase, showed no such link. Interestingly, the enzyme's levels were influenced by factors like gender and smoking but remained a reliable predictor. The study suggests that, besides traditional risk factors like cholesterol levels, monitoring this enzyme could provide additional insight into heart health.
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The Essential Role of Glutathione in Fighting Diseases

The Essential Role of Glutathione in Fighting Diseases

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Glutathione helps in two primary ways: maintaining the right level of oxidative stress for healthy cellular functions and preventing cell and tissue damage from excessive stress.
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Short on time but want to improve your heart health and insulin sensitivity?

Short on time but want to improve your heart health and insulin sensitivity?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.

The study compared traditional moderate-intensity continuous training, which involved 50 minutes of continuous exercise, with sprint interval training, which took just 10 minutes per session. The participants used a stationary bike.

The all-out cycle sprints involved 3, 20 second sprints with 2 minutes recovery in between with very slow cycling. Both groups exercised 3 times a week.

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"Another benefit of omega 3 fatty acids"

"Another benefit of omega 3 fatty acids"

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Specifically, those who consumed more dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish had a decreased likelihood of experiencing such fractures. This correlation was especially pronounced in larger studies of over 10,000 participants and those that factored in body mass index. In essence, regularly using omega 3 fish oil might be a natural way to bolster bone health and prevent injury.
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Resveratrol and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Resveratrol and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by neuronal loss, are rising. Recent evidence highlights the potential involvement of inflammation, oxidative stress, autophagy, and apoptosis (Pourhanifeh MH, et.al., 2019).

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" More Research Supports the Importance of Exercise"

" More Research Supports the Importance of Exercise"

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.

A study using data from the UK Biobank suggested a potential link between lean body mass and a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.

By using genetic data from over 450,000 Biobank participants, scientists found that a genetically determined increase in lean mass correlated with a 12% reduced Alzheimer's risk.

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Resveratrol Provides Many Important Benefits.

Resveratrol Provides Many Important Benefits.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes and red wine, activates SIRTs and has significant health benefits. It's a strong antioxidant, reduces inflammation, and can affect cellular pathways relating to cell death and survival (Moraes DS, et.al., 2020).
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The importance of taking these two nutrients together!

The importance of taking these two nutrients together!

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
A recent systematic review analyzed the effects of B vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids supplementation on cognition in older adults (Fairbairn P, et.al., 2022).
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How little can you exercise and still receive benefits?

How little can you exercise and still receive benefits?

Sitting for long hours can elevate post-meal blood fat levels (triglycerides), a risk factor for heart disease. A small study tested whether hourly 4-second intense cycling sprints could improve this (Wolfe AS, et.al.,2020).

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Research on this plant ingredient has shown impressive results.

Research on this plant ingredient has shown impressive results.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Continued research on Berberine
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This plant compound has a lot to offer.

This plant compound has a lot to offer.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Berberine, a natural substance, has been gaining attention for its potential in treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's. Researchers have found that berberine may help limit neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and, endoplasmic reticulum stress, which can all contribute to neuron damage and cell death (Cheng Z, et.al., 2022)....
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Can green tea benefit your memory?

Can green tea benefit your memory?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Green tea's cognitive benefits for middle-aged and elderly Chinese people were confirmed in a study from Wuhan University (Zhang R, et.al., 2022).   Regular drinkers of green tea showed higher scores in memory and executive function tests, and lower indicators of Alzheimer's disease. It was found that these positive...
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Magnesium and inflammation.

Magnesium and inflammation.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  The researchers of the following study examined the effects of magnesium (Mg) supplementation on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, a marker of inflammation (Mazidi M, et.al., 2018).   They conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and found that Mg supplementation led to a significant reduction in...
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Can eggs cause artery calcification?

Can eggs cause artery calcification?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
An interesting study found that high egg consumption may be linked to an increased prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis (Choi Y, et.al., 2015). The study, which examined over 23,000 asymptomatic adults without a history of cardiovascular disease or hypercholesterolemia, found that those who ate seven or more eggs per week had...
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You don’t even have to engage in high physical activity to help prevent brain atrophy.

You don’t even have to engage in high physical activity to help prevent brain atrophy.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
A new study has found that physical activity is linked to a healthier brain (Fox FAU, et.al. 2022). The study, which examined data from over 2,500 participants using MRI and other tools, found that physical activity dose and intensity were independently associated with larger brain volumes, gray matter density, and...
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This substance can offer important protection.

This substance can offer important protection.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
The following study reviewed research on the importance of glutathione. Diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, cancer, and COVID-19 involve inflammation and excessive production of reactive oxygen species that reduce the levels of glutathione. Glutathione is a tripeptide produced by the body that plays a vital role in...
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Do you want to prevent the loss of brain volume as you get older?

Do you want to prevent the loss of brain volume as you get older?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
The following study shows that physical activity can improve brain health. Researchers examined whether physical activity is related to brain volume, cortical thickness, and gray matter density in a large study of 2,550 participants. They found that physical activity dose and intensity were independently associated with larger brain volumes, gray...
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How important is cardiovascular fitness for the brain?

How important is cardiovascular fitness for the brain?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
An interesting study suggests that maintaining high cardiovascular fitness in midlife could help decrease the risk of dementia in women. Researchers followed a population-based sample of 1,462 women between the ages of 38 and 60 for 44 years. Women with high fitness levels had a lower risk of developing all-cause...
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Glucosamine may be beneficial for more than joint cartilage.

Glucosamine may be beneficial for more than joint cartilage.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
The purpose of this study was to assess the association of habitual glucosamine use with risk of cardiovascular disease events (Ma H, et.al., 2019). 466039 participants were followed for a median follow-up of seven years. The cardiovascular events included cardiovascular death, coronary heart disease, and stroke.     After adjustment...
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