Blueberries contain polyphenols, incl. anthocyanins which decrease oxidative stress, modulate lipid & glucose metabolism, & regulate the gut microbiota. Interestingly, the polyphenol content in blueberry leaves is even higher than in the fruit pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40706754/
A review article discusses the potential benefits of a combination of nutritional supplements for neurodegenerative conditions, like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease: taurine, TUDCA, curcumin, CoQ10, Creatine, and NAC pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40675338/
Zeaxanthin, best known for eye health, has been found to boost the tumor-killing power of T cells as it strengthens T-cell receptors, enhances immune signaling, and improves the effects of immunotherapy. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Another study that links prenatal exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos with long-term alterations in brain development and behavior. Unfortunately, the US continues to allow this pesticide to be sprayed on 11 crops. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Women who use depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, a synthetic progestin, have an increased risk for developing a meningioma jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Here is the presentation from Dr. Marc Ryan from the August 28 Functional Medicine Discussion Group meeting on Managing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis youtu.be/fjIiGlT-khU?...
Higher urinary arsenic levels are significantly associated with a 55% increased odds of MASLD (Non-alcoholic fatty liver) www.xiahepublishing.com/2994-8754/JT...
Phytochemicals, including curcumin, chrysin, fisetin, genistein, resveratrol and lycopene, are modulators of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling cascade and may play a role in inhibiting breast cancer and reversing resistance to chemotherapy www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Unlike previous studies that showed a cognitive benefit with light drinking, this new study shows that any alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of dementia ebm.bmj.com/content/earl...
Consuming animal protein is associated with a reduced (not increased) risk of cancer mortality and there was also no association between IGF-1 levels and cancer mortality cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...
Increasing nitric oxide levels improves overall health, including cardiovascular health, energy, brain health, immune balance, and sexual function, as well as promotes longevity, with Dr. Nathan Bryan youtu.be/5ak0nGt9SFg?...
Researchers studying over 1,000 children found that omega-3 fatty acids may help protect against myopia, while saturated fats may increase risk bjo.bmj.com/content/earl...
Researchers identified microRNA-93 as a genetic driver of fatty liver disease (MASLD) and showed that vitamin B3 Niacin can effectively suppress it www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
