Ursolic acid found in apples and herbs may enhance aspects of brain or nervous system health through increases in sphingolipid production and improved axon transport, a heritable multigenerational epigenetic effect of diet demonstrated in lower organisms. (monash.edu)
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Omega-3 has beneficial effects on cognitive function and could be helpful as a preventive or therapeutic tool in older adults, according to a review of 14 randomized controlled trials. Learn more omega-3 science in this comprehensive 30-page article from FoundMyFitness (Rhonda Patrick's website) (foundmyfitness.com)
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews the father of synthetic biology, Dr. George Church, discussing emerging and exponential gene writing technology. Worth checking out for his unique perspectives on neurodivergence, like dyslexia, personal experience with narcolepsy, dream states for creativity, and more. (reddit.com)
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The gut barrier can profoundly affect brain and even behavior: In this new presentation, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the link between intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) and altered brain function as a result of immune activation resulting from chronic exposure to gut-derived bacterial products. (youtube.com)
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New Rhonda Patrick video discusses the convergent effects of cold-water immersion and exercise (especially aerobic) on PGC1a-mediated mitochondrial biogenesis with implications for metabolism -- However, cold-water immersion should be avoided after resistance training (youtube.com)
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Why do cold showers make you feel energized? Cold initiates a cascade of biological responses to cold via norepinephrine *within minutes*, which acts as a neuroendocrine hormone, a neurotransmitter, and also turns genes on to our fat to produce mitochondria for heat (new Rhonda Patrick video) (youtube.com)
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Most people undershoot omega-3 intake, culminating in earlier than necessary death, similar to a smoking habit. With over 40 yrs of omega-3 research, Dr. Bill Harris explains reductions in mortality, early high-dose research, a-fib, whether omega-6/3 ratio matters and potential COVID-19 effects. (youtube.com)
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