Month: April 2023

Turning obstacles into opportunities    Tell Buck assistant professor Tara Tracy, PhD, that she can’t do something and it will only make her work harder to prove you wrong. This quality has served her well in her choices for her career path, in her research pursuits and in spearheading an initiative to support women in…

Article: Impact of Nutrient Type and Sequence on Glucose Tolerance: Physiological Insights and Therapeutic Implications Frontiers in Endocrinology Overview:  This review article covers research on reducing post-prandial glucose spikes and troughs by simply changing the order in which you eat. Consuming protein and fat before a meal has been shown to reduce postprandial glycemia through…

Summary: Diet and lifestyle programs designed to impact DNA methylation resulted in an average decrease in biological aging of 4.6 years, a new study reports. Source: Impact Journals Researchers Kara N. Fitzgerald, Tish Campbell, Suzanne Makarem, and Romilly Hodges from the Institute for Functional Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University and the American Nutrition Association reported on a case series of six women who completed a…

Key takeaways:~ Fluoride may help your teeth resist decay through increasing the resistance to acid produced by bacteria.~ Too much fluoride is linked to skeletal and dental fluorosis, decreased IQ levels, and problems with thyroid hormone production.~ Genetic variants impact your resilience to the negative effects of chronic fluoride consumption. Some people are more likely…

Alcohol misuse is estimated to result in 3 million deaths worldwide each year (2016 numbers). Let that sink in…3 million people dying from overconsumption of alcohol.  According to the World Health Organization: “Mortality resulting from alcohol consumption is higher than that caused by diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and diabetes.”[ref] This article explores the genetic…

Obviously, these superhuman feats require tremendous work and dedication. What you might not know, however, is that they have an entire arsenal of molecular assistance at their disposal. Some are safe, others more experimental. In this post, I am going to break down the top ergogenic, performance-enhancing foods, supplements, and drugs clandestinely fueling athletes of…

Summary: Centenarians harbor a unique immune cell type, immune activity, and highly functioning immune system that has adapted to a history of illness, allowing for exceptional longevity. Source: Boston University There are approximately 30 trillion cells in a human body and our health is predicated on them properly interacting with and supporting each other, with…

Key takeaways:~Maca root is a cruciferous vegetable with adaptogenic properties that is used as a supplement.~ Dried maca extract balances hormone levels, making it helpful for menopausal symptoms. It also may help with muscle building.~ Discover the benefits of maca root, the potential side effects, and the possible interactions with your genes. What is Maca?…

Key takeaways:~For some people, supplementing with low-dose lithium orotate helps with anxiety, mood, and anger issues.~For others, lithium orotate supplements seem to have little or no noticeable effect on mood.~Research shows that small amounts of lithium (natural mineral) influence mood, aggression, neuroinflammation, and more.~Vitamin B12 comes into play here as well, and lithium orotate along…

Increasing life expectancy has led to silently progressive neurodegenerative disorders becoming more prominent worldwide. In the case of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease, the urgent need for targeted and effective treatments is more significant than ever. Major technological advancements have spurred research and development in the biotechnology industry, leading to the…