Oct 12, 18:00

 
WebMD Health 20:20
     A study shows that 85% of the global population has already experienced effects from climate change resulting from human activities.


 
WebMD Health 20:05
     A new study looks at their behavior during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.


 
WebMD Health 19:44
     Members of this chemical family are in food, drinks, and hundreds of things we use every day. Are they bad for us?


 
WebMD Health 19:02
     Getting the flu vaccination will help prevent a "twindemic" and lower your risk of facing a one-two punch of severe flu and severe COVID-19 together or back-to-back.


 
WebMD Health 18:34
     President Joe Biden's announcement in September that large companies will soon be required to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for employees set off a domino effect of legal challenges in various states.


 
WebMD Health 18:07
     Full ICUs require that hospitals bypass all their standard procedures, stretching already stressed and depleted workforces.


 
WebMD Health 17:48
     Retailers are limiting toilet paper purchases again to stop the runs on supplies, but some of the panic-buying is actually coming from a misguided survival instinct that we can learn to calm.


 
NYT > Health 20:26
     "This new group can do all the fancy footwork it wants, but China's not going to cooperate," one expert said.


 
Shots - Health News : NPR 19:22
     Are vaccinated people who get COVID as likely to spread the infection as unvaccinated people? Scientists don't think so.


 
Health – TIME 17:03
     Older adults without heart disease shouldn't take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, says the new guidance


 
The Complete Herbal Guide 19:39
    

You may have heard about Delta 10, but you may not know much about it. It is important to learn more about this product before you try it, or integrate it into your daily routine.

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The Complete Herbal Guide 17:34
    

Check out a few organic foods that can improve your teeth and gums without compromising your lifestyle. You just may find some new favorites.

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The Complete Herbal Guide 16:58
    

Learn and discover how Caffeine and Chiropractic Care can cure your Headaches.

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Designs for Health 19:18
    

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a molecule found in the mitochondria that acts as a cofactor for some enzymatic reactions related to cellular energy production and glucose metabolism. ALA is synthesized in the human body, but not in quantities that are large enough to meet the energy needs of the cell. ALA can be obtained from fruits and vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and tomatoes. Dietary sources of ALA exist as the R enantiomeric or structural form, which has been shown to have increased bioavailability and a better pharmacokinetic profile than the S enantiomer. ALA is involved in many roles in the human body, including glucose and lipid metabolism and it supports health during oxidative stress. ALA has also been shown to provide support in the presence of diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN).

ALA is perhaps most well-known for its role in the support of glucose metabolism. In addition to its role as a cofactor in metabolic pathways related to glucose, ALA has also been shown to augment the activity of certain proteins from insulin signaling pathways in preclinical studies, including the insulin receptor substrate 1, phosphatidylinositide 3 kinase, and protein kinase B. It also exhibits activity related to signaling molecules in the insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 pathways.

Beyond blood sugar support, ALA has been shown to modulate the activity of certain pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as nuclear factor kappa B. It can scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), provide some metal chelating activity, and restore endogenous antioxidants, such as glutathione. ALA may also support health in the presence of neuropathic symptoms.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial assessed the efficacy of oral supplementation with 600 mg to 1,800 mg of ALA in diabetic individuals with DPN for 6 weeks. At the end of the treatment period, improvements in neuropathic symptoms and neural deficits were observed. Other similar clinical trials have also demonstrated improvements in symptoms related to DPN.

Due to its role in supporting the body's response to inflammation and oxidative stress, ALA may also support cognitive function and brain health. ALA has also been shown to increase levels of the norepinephrine and dopamine neurotransmitters in the brain. A systematic review evaluated the current literature regarding ALA supplementation in the presence of certain psychiatric and neurological disorders. Although there were reports of positive trial outcomes related to multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and the prevention of certain neurodegenerative disease progression, this branch of research is still relatively new and many trials were too small for broad conclusions. However, preliminary results provide hope for future, larger studies to be conducted.

ALA is a versatile compound with many roles in the human body. R-alpha-lipoic acid is the enantiomer that exists in nature and has been shown to have a higher bioavailability than its S-enantiomeric form. ALA sourced from diet or supplementation, or both, may provide support for healthy glucose and lipid metabolism, cellular health, and a healthy response to oxidative stress.

By Colleen Ambrose, ND, MAT




 
Chris Kresser 16:57
    

In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with science and environment journalist, Lucy Jones, about why spending time in the natural world is a crucial element to living a happy and healthy life.

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The Health Care Blog 21:18
     Today on Health in 2 Point 00, we're thinking about changing our name to Health in 2 Billion 00. Devoted Health confirmed its $11 billion valuation, bumping it to $12 billion after Continue reading...


 
Association of Health Care Journalists 21:20
    
AHCJ is my favorite journalism association. I have made many friends networking at the annual conferences, found editors through PitchFest, obtained access to expensive journals, and discovered a variety of valuable resources on the website. I also belong to other journalism organizations to supplement what AHCJ offers. I regularly visit websites such as the Poynter […]