Nitrogen to Ammonia to Urea: Toxic Alert
Eating a low protein diet can help to reduce the amount of excess nitrogen in the body and minimize the burden on the urea cycle
Eating a low protein diet can help to reduce the amount of excess nitrogen in the body and minimize the burden on the urea cycle
There are two main pathways involved in nutrient availability that inhibit or suppress autophagy: cAMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA) and mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin)
COMT is responsible for the methylation of catecholamines, such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
GPXs are selenoproteins, for which the availability of selenium is of key importance
By acetylation, hydralazines are turned into hydrazides, which can then be excreted easier
Mycotoxins are substances made by fungi that are present in many foods, such as cereals, nuts, and spices
Taurine and garlic are believed to both be excellent dietary sources of required sulfur and induce some sulfotransferases, like SULT1E1
Pomegranate polyphenols can enhance PON2 expression, whereas consuming yerba mate can enhance all PON enzymes’ activity
Milk thistle contains silymarin, a compound that has been shown to have liver-protective effects