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Mitochondrial Support & Heart Health
A study published in the American Journal of Cardiology examined the use of ubiquinol and/or D-ribose among participants with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Once referred to as diastolic heart failure, HFpEF represents at least half of all cases of heart failure (soon to be the predominant phenotype), with several well-established risk factors,…
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Unwrapping Misophonia
A leaf blower starting and stopping. The jingling of keys or loose change. Someone slurping their coffee or smacking their lips while eating. Many people may feel slightly irritated by these sounds, but what happens when someone feels more than merely annoyed? What if they experience extreme agitation, rage, panic, and an immediate, intense desire…
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Keto for Glycogen Storage Disease
In addition to the well-known role of ketogenic diets for facilitating weight loss and improving type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, this very-low-carbohydrate way of eating is also recognized for being useful for a number of conditions for which there few or even no other treatments. One such condition is glycogen storage disease.
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Nutritional Considerations for Age-Related Sarcopenia
Age-associated sarcopenia, characterized by the gradual loss of muscle mass and muscle strength, affects between 10-27% of older adults and is a progressive and complex disease. Although historically it has been thought only to affect the elderly, this is now recognized to be an erroneous view, with the onset of a decline in muscle mass…
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Impact of Diet on Baby’s Microbiome
Whether you’re a would-be parent or your newborn is already safely in your arms, the joy and wonder of having a new member in your family can be truly exhilarating. But what most parents may not take the time to think about is the impact a baby’s diet has on their microbiome. The importance of…
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Nutrient Intake & Healthy Aging
An interesting analysis of nutrition and aging was recently published in BMC Biology, in which the authors used a multi-dimensional modeling technique termed the Geometric Framework for Nutrition (GFN) to assess how the balance of nutrient intakes is associated with the aging process, specifically with age-associated dysregulation. In contrast to what they refer to as…
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CoQ10 and Oral Health
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a natural antioxidant synthesized in the body and known to enhance energy, has also received accolades for supporting oral health. With its ability to generate cell energy, CoQ10 may be able to help with proper tissue repair within the gingiva (gums).
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Insulin & Skin Health
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the skin may be a window to internal metabolic health. Acne, psoriasis and other visible skin disturbances can negatively impact self-esteem and quality of life. Moreover, these issues are not solely a matter of aesthetics. They may be visible indicators of more serious internal metabolic dysfunction—specifically,…
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The Health Impact of Meal Timing
Results of a randomized controlled cross-over trial were recently published in the journal Cell Metabolism, detailing the effects of late versus early eating on a variety of outcomes, including hunger, hormone levels, energy expenditure, and more. The link between the circadian system and energy metabolism is both fascinating and incompletely understood, and there is considerable…
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An Atlas of Gut Microbiota Plasma Metabolites
In an extraordinary analysis published recently in Nature Communications, researchers in Sweden report the results of a cross-sectional study which, to date, is the largest and most detailed association study between gut microbiota and plasma metabolites. This study had over 8500 participants between the ages of 50 and 64, identified over 1500 microbial species with…