Hippocampus, the brain’s key memory and learning center, has the lowest blood flow in marijuana users suggesting higher vulnerability to Alzheimer’s. As the U.S. races to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, a new, large scale brain imaging study gives reason for caution. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers using single photonContinue reading “Study finds abnormally low blood flow in the brain of marijuana users”
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Use Vitamin D3 instead of Vitamin D2
Vitamin D2 actually decreased vitamin D3 levels – RCT Nov 2012 Vitamin D3 increased and Vitamin D2 decreased the D3 serum levels – RCT Sept 2013 Vitamin D2 decreased blood levels of Vitamin D3 by 12 ng – RCT July 2012 Vitamin D3 is much better than D2, especially if not taken daily – meta-analysisContinue reading “Use Vitamin D3 instead of Vitamin D2”
Enzymes and Cofactors for life and longevity
General information 2Metal cofactors 3Coenzyme 4Important Coenzymes 4.1NADH 4.2FADH 4.3Quinone 4.4CoA 5Common Coenzymes 5.1Vitamin A 5.2Vitamin C 5.3Vitamin B1 5.4Vitamin B2 5.5Vitamin B3 5.6Vitamin B6 5.7Vitamin B12 5.8Vitamin H 5.9Vitamin K 6Non-enzymatic cofactors 7References General information Cofactors, mostly metal ions or coenzymes, are inorganic and organic chemicals that assist enzymes during the catalysis of reactions.Continue reading “Enzymes and Cofactors for life and longevity”
Metabolic pathway provides cues for cancer, aging and health care
In biochemistry, a metabolic pathway is a linked series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell. The reactants, products, and intermediates of an enzymatic reaction are known as metabolites, which are modified by a sequence of chemical reactions catalyzed by enzymes.[1] In a metabolic pathway, the product of one enzyme acts as the substrate forContinue reading “Metabolic pathway provides cues for cancer, aging and health care”
GWAS identifies genomic locations linked to personality traits and psychiatric disorders
A meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) has identified six loci or regions of the human genome that are significantly linked to personality traits, report researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine in this week’s advance online publication of Nature Genetics. The findings also show correlations with psychiatric disorders. “Although personality traitsContinue reading “GWAS identifies genomic locations linked to personality traits and psychiatric disorders”
Low glucose and low stress to go to sleep
There are many factors that will help you go to sleep. There are two most important factors. One is that if you eat (few bites) sugary snacks (couple it with fish oil or omega 3), it should be 6 to 8 hrs before your sleep time. And the other one is that your stress levelContinue reading “Low glucose and low stress to go to sleep”
Nutrigenomics, anti-aging and obesity
Nutrigenomics is a branch of nutritional genomics and is the study of the effects of foods and food constituents on gene expression.[1] This means that nutrigenomics is research focusing on identifying and understanding molecular-level interaction between nutrients and other dietary bioactiveswith the genome. Nutrigenomics has also been described by the influence of genetic variation onContinue reading “Nutrigenomics, anti-aging and obesity”
My aunt had goat’s milk instead of breast milk during the war
My aunt Monang had goat’s milk instead of breast milk during the Japanese war in the Philippines. Now she is 70 yrs old and still looking healthy. She is skinny looking but has no health issues. She gets plenty of nature walks in the sun and loves veggies and fish. Children can benefit from goat’sContinue reading “My aunt had goat’s milk instead of breast milk during the war”
Know your gut microbiome, stop obesity and future infectious disease
Sequence your microbiome and get a personalized diet plan Order your gut DNA sequence test from us as we work with the lab by sending us an email at motherhealth@gmail.com to get a free personalized diet plan. And work with a genetic counselor. Your gut microbiome controls production of cytokine. Gut microbiome is affectedContinue reading “Know your gut microbiome, stop obesity and future infectious disease”
Starve cancer cells with low cal ketogenic diet
Neuroscience of gender differences by Wiki
Neuroscience of sex differences is the study of the characteristics of the brain that separate the male brain and the female brain. Psychological sex differences are thought by some to reflect the interaction of genes, hormones and social learning on brain development throughout the lifespan. Some evidence from brain morphology and function studies indicates thatContinue reading “Neuroscience of gender differences by Wiki”
A Molecular Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Some Psychiatric Disorders
New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that prevalent protein found in schizophrenia also plays a direct role in the function of pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin to maintain blood sugar levels. There may be a genetic connection between some mental health disorders and type 2 diabetes. In a new report appearing in theContinue reading “A Molecular Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Some Psychiatric Disorders”
Loss of Sleep During Adolescence May Be a Diabetes Danger
How much slow-wave sleep a teenage boy gets may predict whether he is at risk for insulin resistance and other health issues, according to Jordan Gaines, a Penn State neuroscience researcher. Boys who experience a greater decline in slow-wave sleep as adolescents have a significantly higher chance of developing insulin resistance than those who moreContinue reading “Loss of Sleep During Adolescence May Be a Diabetes Danger”
Diabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin Signalling
Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Brain Insulin Resistance as Possible New Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes. Several epidemiological studies support the hypothesis that diabetes increases a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. However, new research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia suggests the reverse—that Alzheimer’sContinue reading “Diabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin Signalling”