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X Files: Anti-aging Spermidine & Autophagy

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

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

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

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

The PER3 gene has been linked to a higher risk of delayed sleep phase disorder

Coconut oil inhibits the binding of lectins to cells in the body, and avocados may protect against lectin-induced damage

The HOMA test uses measurements of fasting insulin and blood sugar levels to estimate insulin resistance

Deep sleep (stages 3 and 4) is especially important for tissue recovery and growth