How simple daily activities compromise BDNF expression and cause functional symptoms like chronic fatigue, lack of concentration, fibromyalgia, reduced cognitive function, and even depression. BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is a protein that is essential for the development and function of neurons in the brain. It is a member of the neurotrophin family of proteins, which …
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The link between sedentary lifestyle and decreased mitochondrial biogenesis explains why by sitting too much we actually get more tired Movement is an essential aspect of human health and well-being. Throughout our evolutionary history, our bodies have been designed to move, and regular physical activity has been linked to a wide range of health benefits. …
and why seasonal diet matters for Hashimoto’s disease There are several diets for Hashimoto’s disease proposed over the years. Most of them focus on clean diets and Mediterranean style meals. But how individual foods contribute to thyroid health is highly neglected, and especially their molecular ingredients. And that’s where seasonality comes into the picture. Table …
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Artificial light emmited by screens affects circadian genes and directly impacts neurotransmitters and hormones implicated in autistic symptoms All interventions aimed at improving autistic symptoms are primarily suppressive in nature, either by reducing the activity of certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, or by inducing calmness. However, prevention and small but constant improvements in synaptic function …
Why creatine is the most important energy molecule we need to learn and how is creatine metabolism involved in autism pathogenesis There are several different theories trying to explain the skyrocking increase in autism prevalence. But, autism is a syndrome. Iit is actually a spectrum of syndromes. Therefore it is impossible that there is a …
At least in animal models … At first, we knew that children would aquire charactertics from their maternal and paternal genetic material. Then, we discovered that genetic traits could be traced several generations before our parents. Now, with the help of ancestry services, we found ourselves having genetic remnants from people who lived up to …
Until the dominance of the internet, the words acidic and alkaline were used mostly by chemists and scientists. Only a few were aware of the pH scale. Now, words like these have flooded the internet and anyone may understand the difference between acidic and alkaline. They are mostly used by dietitians, nutritionists and some doctors …
IBS miracle or pathogen’s superfood? L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that is used in making almost every protein in our body. Besides this structural role, L-glutamine is crucial in key neurotransmitting processes as it is a pool substrate for making the most important (both in health and disease) excitatory molecule, glutamate. Table of Contents …
