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Arg1 - Important for Clearing Arginine and Ammonia that Can Cause Brain Fog
Arg1 is a key gene needed in the urea cycle to clear ammonia which can cause brain fog. There are many common herbs used in various anti inflammatory and anti oxidant therapies that inhibit Arg1. If you suffer from brain fog, this article may be interesting to explore.
The French Paradox - Red Wine, OX-LDL, Resveratrol, and Procyanidins
Cardiovascular disease continues to be a primary issue in many countries. This article explores some of the mechanics behind arterial wall plaque formation and why the French seem to have some sort of protection from high fat diets.
Golf Courses, Bats, Guam, Parkinson’s, Cyanobacteria, BMAA, Alzheimer’s, ALS, and L-Serine…..What is Going On?
Interesting studies provide clues on some of the potential contributing factors to neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons, and ALS. Recent studies link proximity to golf courses at risk for Parkinsons. Meanwhile, links to Cyanobacteria and BMAA toxicity due to bat consumption in Guam also provide clues on the cascade dysfunction that leads to neurological disorders.
NQO1: Quinone oxidoreductase 1 (Draft)
NQO1 is a critical gene performing a variety of functions from detoxification of volatile organic compounds, recycling NAD and coQ10, neutralizing super oxide, and recycling NAD/NADPH.
Blue Zone Diets (Part 1) - And Alzheimer’s Disease
The Blue Zone Diets. Why folks in Blue Zones have lower rates of dimentia and Alzheimers. Serine and PHGDH. Read on.
Magnesium, Epsom Salt Baths, & The Production of NAD+ and Reduction of Neurotoxic Quinolinic Acid
Many use epsom salt baths to ‘relax and recharge’, or simply help our mind become less stressed. What is going, why is this happening ? We will explore the NAD+/NADPH pathway, magnesium, the QPRT gene, quinolinic acid, and one of many reasons why oxidative stress matters (alot).
The Wonders of Proanthocyanidins: Marine Pine Bark, Pycnogenol, Grape Seed Extract, and Red Rice Germ
Sources of proanthocyanidins like Pycnogenol, Pine Bark, Grape Seed Extract, and Red Rice Bran offer a wide range of significant health benefits. These benefits range across a variety of areas from circulation, oxidative stress, inflammation, and gut microbiome benefits.
Salicylate Sensitivity
Salicylate sensitivity can account for a variety of mystery ailments, and food sensitivities. Understanding how to test and evaluate, and then move forward with a dietary and supplement plan on how to resolve is not easy.
Alzheimer’s, Neurodegeneration and Oxidative Stress
For middle aged folks, nothing can be more frightening than the looming prospect of cognitive decline and the potential of Alzheimer’s Disease and Neuro Degeneration.
Morning Blue Light Therapy for TBI, Alzheimer’s, and Glymphatic Drainage in ME/CFS and Long Haul
Morning Blue Light Therapy has long standing notable published research that it helps TBI patients improve, and more recently Alzheimer’s patients improve cognitive function, while also activating brain circuits associated with Glymphatic Drainage by modulating Aquaporin-4.
High Iron and Low Manganese
*This article is not medical advice. Before starting on any health related regimen, seek the advice of your Primary Care Physician or an M.D.