Nutrition

X Files: Anti-aging Spermidine & Autophagy

Average daily nutritional intake of spermidine varies between 7 and 25 mg

Soluble types of dietary fibre, such as β-glucan and guar gum decrease plasma cholesterol levels

Cooking can increase the bioavailability of lycopene in tomatoes and beta-carotene in carrots

Nutritional intervention can often be more effective, and people have fewer side effects than by using medications

MTHFR catalyzes the reaction to produce the primary form of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood

The FTO gene has been linked to an increased risk of obesity and has been shown to affect ghrelin levels

Aflatoxin is metabolized by CYP3A4 into a more genotoxic metabolite

Cannabis use, coffee consumption, and social isolation, can also contribute to anxiety

OCD has a strong relationship with anxiety and is often accompanied by high levels of arousal in the sympathetic nervous system

Stress, substance abuse, and certain medications have been identified as potential important environmental triggers for bipolar disorder