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Urolithins and their Many Health Benefits
Urolithin A and B are natural polyphenol compounds found in fruits, such as pomegranates and berries, and walnuts. These urolithins are both produced by gut bacteria. Claims about Urolithin A include…
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Novel pain medication for the “Paindemic”
Tens of millions of people in the US deal with significant acute and chronic pain every day – we have a “paindemic.” Novel pain medications, especially non-opioid drugs, are needed to…
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Health risks of high alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption has many effects on our health. While lower dose consumption may decrease cardiovascular risk, high alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer. Let’s look at the health risks related to high alcohol…
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The Downside of GLP-1 Drugs
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (drugs that bind a receptor and cause an effect) are anti-hyperglycemic drugs that are now widely used for weight loss in obese people and to…
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High Alcohol Consumption and the Heart
Let’s look at the effect of high alcohol consumption and the heart: There has been much written about the risks and benefits of low alcohol consumption (e.g. ≤ 2-3 drinks per…
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Cardiovascular Health Benefits of GLP-1
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are anti-hyperglycemic drugs that are now widely used for weight loss. They are also getting a lot of attention for their cardiovascular health benefits. Indirect…
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Ergothioneine, a Powerful Little-known Nutrient
In recent years, the nutritional value and healing power of mushrooms have gained much attention among health enthusiasts. One little-known nutrient in various mushrooms is ergothioneine. Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring…
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The Healing Power of Mushrooms
The nutritional value and healing power of mushrooms have been known since ancient times. Mushrooms have been used to heal various ailments for millennia, easing pain and other symptoms. Written records…
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Ketogenic Diet and Cardiovascular Disease
The ketogenic diet, also known as the “keto diet,” is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat dietary regimen that causes the body to burn fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. A number of health benefits…
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Intermittent fasting and Cellular Autophagy
Various dietary strategies have been described as having health benefits. These include the Mediterranean Diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), calorie restriction diets, and fasting. Several fasting regimens have become…
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Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
There are various mechanisms by which intermittent fasting (IF) regimens are hypothesized to produce health benefits. These include effects on (1) circadian biology, (2) the gut microbiome, and (3) modifiable lifestyle…
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Is Hypersomnia a Good Thing?
Sleep deprivation is associated with various health problems involving the nervous and cardiovascular systems. What about excessive sleep, or hypersomnia? This generally means more than 9 hours of sleep per night.…