Science Update (5)
The latest evidence-based reporting in Science Update (5).
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
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An estimated 3 to 5 million sports injuries occur annually and approximately 70% or more of them occur during competitive events (as opposed to during training sessions). Research indicates that sporting success has been linked with a lower frequency of sporting injuries. In a study analyzing the ra
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Age-related changes to skin health have been linked in recent research with cellular senescence. Cellular senescence refers to a process in which certain cells, after becoming stressed or damaged, may become resistant to apoptosis, undergo irreversible replicative arrest, and have increased metaboli
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Glutathione (GSH) is a molecule consisting of the amino acids cysteine, glutamine, and glycine, and is the most abundant endogenous antioxidant. It is considered the body’s “master” antioxidant and is critical for the maintenance of antioxidative balance and helping protect cells from oxidative stre
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The gut-heart axis refers to the relationship between the gut microbiome and cardiovascular health. The body’s inflammatory response is believed to be an important factor in the gut-heart axis. A recently published review by Wang and colleagues explores the potential link between cardiovascular func
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Evidence suggests that physical exercise may help support certain aspects of the gut microbiome. Physical exercise has been shown in studies to help promote microbial diversity and the proliferation of some microbes that may help support certain aspects of mucosal immunity. It has also been shown to
Blood Sugar Management
Evidence suggests that some changes in blood sugar metabolism have been linked with certain micronutrient deficiencies. Trace elements may play an important role in healthy glucose metabolism by helping to transport glucose across cell membranes and by helping to modulate insulin sensitivity.
Mitochondrial Function
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a molecule required for the chemical reactions that produce cellular energy in the mitochondria. NAD+ is found in every living cell. In addition to aiding in cellular energy production, NAD+ plays a role in more than 500 reactions in the body, including ge
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Recent research has explored the changes to the gut microbiome that occur during the aging process and their potential significance. The integrity of the gut microbiome has been shown in clinical studies to differ between young adults and older individuals. Multiple clinical studies have reported ch
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According to recent research, the incidence of pathologies associated with the allergic response is increasing. Evidence suggests a potential link between gut microbial integrity and allergic diseases. This may be due to the role the gastrointestinal microbiome plays in the development and function
Mitochondrial Function
Evidence suggests that oxidative stress may also play a role in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases. Increases in the production of reactive oxygen species have been shown to influence mitochondrial activity, neurotransmission, and cellular metabolism. Altered cellular metabolism has b
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Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2) is a transcription factor associated with more than 200 genes. It helps to support a healthy inflammatory response, antioxidative status, and preserve homeostasis in the presence of cellular stress. Recent research indicates that certain micronutrient