What Smoking, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol have in common
Macrophages engulf the LDL cholesterol, forming foam cells. Over time, these foam cells can accumulate and form a plaque
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Stress Chronicles: Cortisol
Cortisol levels tend to be highest in the morning and lowest at night, following a natural circadian rhythm
Creatine for Muscle Strength
People with GAMT SNPs may have problems with usage and storage of energy in the muscle, affecting muscle function and athletic performance
Digestion: Omega, Gut, Fat & Bile
The presence of high levels of fat in the diet can inhibit the absorption of carbohydrates, while high levels of fiber (non-digestible carbs) can interfere with the absorption of fat
Phase 1 Liver Detox: CYP P450 and Waste Management
Milk thistle contains silymarin, a compound that has been shown to have liver-protective effects
Sirtuins and Healthy Aging
While SIRT7 has been implicated in the control of gene expression, SIRT6 has been implicated in the repair of DNA damage
Genetics of Electromagnetic Fields
EMF exposure may be also linked to an increase in interleukin 6 (IL-6), a pro-inflammatory cytokine
Iron to Heme to Hemoglobin Essentials
When oxygen is inhaled, it binds to the iron atom in the heme, allowing hemoglobin to transport it through the bloodstream to the tissues that need it
Oxalobacter: Gut’s Best Friend Forever
One of the key ways in which oxalates can contribute to inflammation in the body is through the activation of the NLRP-3 inflammasome
Wheat or WheatOut: IBS & Gluten Free
The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both of which are thought to be caused by an abnormal immune response to the bacteria in the gut