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·April 25, 2024·4 min read

Sight and Smell of Food Kickstarts Liver Activity

Merely seeing and smelling food can activate adaptations in liver mitochondria in mice within minutes. This response is driven by the activation of POMC neurons in the brain, signaling the liver to prepare for nutrient processing by modifying mitochondrial protein through phosphorylation.

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·April 24, 2024·7 min read

Spinal Injuries Trigger Metabolic Disorders

A new study demonstrates how spinal cord injuries can lead to significant metabolic disruptions, including the onset of conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. The study found that abnormal neuronal activities post-injury lead to excessive breakdown of triglycerides in fat tissue, releasing harmful compounds into organs like the liver.

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·April 15, 2024·7 min read

Microplastics Journey from Gut to Vital Organs

A new study highlights the alarming infiltration of microplastics into human tissues, including the kidney, liver, and brain. The study investigates how these tiny particles, commonly ingested through water, food, and air, breach the gastrointestinal tract to affect major organs and metabolic pathways.

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·April 1, 2024·7 min read

Keto Diet May Improve Mental Health Symptoms

A new pilot study presents a compelling case for the ketogenic diet as a dual-action treatment for individuals with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, who often suffer metabolic side effects from their medication. The research shows how adopting a ketogenic diet not only mitigates these metabolic issues but also significantly improves psychiatric conditions.

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·March 27, 2024·7 min read

THC Metabolism Could Influence Cannabis Use Disorder Risk

Researchers linked differences in THC metabolism to varying effects of cannabis use and the risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The study, which included young adults with and without CUD, found that genetic differences in THC-metabolizing enzymes can lead to stronger and longer-lasting effects of cannabis, especially among females who metabolize THC more slowly.

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·March 1, 2024·4 min read

What Happens to the Body During Prolonged Fasting?

A new study illuminated the extensive molecular changes that occur in the body during prolonged fasting. Monitoring 12 healthy volunteers on a seven-day water-only fast, the study identified significant shifts in around 3,000 proteins across all major organs, with notable changes only becoming apparent after three days of fasting.

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·December 15, 2023·7 min read

Metabolic Markers of Depression Identified

Researchers revealed a crucial link between cellular metabolism and major depressive disorder, particularly in treatment-refractory cases and suicidal ideation. This research found specific blood metabolites that differ in people with depression, providing new biomarkers for risk assessment.

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·November 1, 2023·5 min read

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Researchers reveal a surprising early phase in Alzheimer’s disease development: a metabolic boost in the hippocampus. Studying mice resembling human Alzheimer's pathology, they observed increased mitochondrial metabolism followed by synaptic disruptions due to hindered cellular recycling.

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·July 6, 2023·3 min read

The Human Heat Limit: Metabolic Rates Spike at 104-122°F

Researchers have discovered an upper critical temperature (UCT) for humans, likely between 104-122°F (40°C-50°C). Their research indicates that the human body's resting metabolic rate, an indicator of energy consumption, rises in hot and humid conditions.

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·June 1, 2023·4 min read

Getting the Skinny on Cannabis Use: The Effect of Cannabis on Weight and Metabolism

Researchers shed light on the enigma of cannabis users tending to be leaner and less diabetes-prone despite appetite stimulation. The study shows that cannabis exposure during adolescence disrupts energy balance and adipose organ (fat storage) homeostasis.

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·May 22, 2023·4 min read

Sweet Trouble: How Sugar Intake Might Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers discovered a mechanism linking high sugar consumption to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study found elevated blood glucose and increased sugar intake can lead to the proliferation of amyloid plaques in the brain - a characteristic sign of Alzheimer's.

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·April 11, 2023·3 min read

Study Finds Metabolic Alterations Related to Abuse

Depressed adolescents with a history of physical or sexual abuse had metabolites related to oxidative stress and transsulfuration. Both transsulfuration and oxidative stress regulate each other's functions and are associated with inflammation.

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metabolism

Sight and Smell of Food Kickstarts Liver Activity

Spinal Injuries Trigger Metabolic Disorders

Microplastics Journey from Gut to Vital Organs

Keto Diet May Improve Mental Health Symptoms

THC Metabolism Could Influence Cannabis Use Disorder Risk

What Happens to the Body During Prolonged Fasting?

Metabolic Markers of Depression Identified

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

The Human Heat Limit: Metabolic Rates Spike at 104-122°F

Getting the Skinny on Cannabis Use: The Effect of Cannabis on Weight and Metabolism

Sweet Trouble: How Sugar Intake Might Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Study Finds Metabolic Alterations Related to Abuse

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