For chemical induction, the cytotoxic glucose analogs alloxan and streptozotocin are com- monly used to induce irreversible pancreatic β-cell destruction.55 High-dose streptozotocin destroys most of the endogenous β cells, thereby decreasing insulin secretion substantially (a condi- tion similar to ...
There are two sources for cholesterol and triglycerides — dietary sources and "endogenous" sources (manufactured within the body). Dietary cholesterol mainly comes fromeating meatsanddairy products. Triglycerides come from eating extra calories, particularly carbohydrate-rich foods (like sweets). These d...
A deeper understanding of the role of autophagy, literally ‘self-eating’, in normal and cancer cell biology has emerged over the last few years. Autophagy serves as a vehicle for cells to respond to various stressors including genomic, hypoxic and nutr
2. In the 3. Sulforaphane section, they asserted:“Glucosinolates such as glucoraphanin are ‘activated’ or converted to isothiocyanates such as sulforaphane by an enzyme called myrosinase, which is present in that same plant tissue (e.g., seed, sprout, broccoli head, or microgreen) and/or...
ENDORPHINS:The word endorphins comes from the words ‘endogenous’ which means within the body and ‘morphine’ which is known as an opiate pain reliever. And that’s the hormone is called the natural pain reliever. They are found in activities related to eating, drinking, physical fitness...
CBD is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory, and has proven medically effective in treating certain seizure disorders. Cannabinoids like CBD and THC are not considered dangerous, because they don’t affect the parts of the brain that regulate vital functions of the body. Unlike opioid receptors...
page 34 REFERENCE NOTES Chapter 5: What to Do If You're Getting Depleted The variations in formatting of these references are due to some sources being medical journals while others being journals in other disciplines, such as psychology, where the conventions for references differ. Page 153 Jan...
Conventional blood labs, on the other hand, say aging men are alright with as little as6.6 pg/mLof free testosterone in their blood—an absurdly low level! Mainstream medicine’s ignorance regarding the need to maintain free testosterone in the higher ranges is a significant cause of premature...
Inflammation:THC has an effect on your immune system and works as a potent anti-inflammatory drug. An underlying factor contributing to many diseases is inflammation, which means THC now plays a role in treating these diseases. Chronic Pain:THC’s most popular medical use is being a pain relie...
It is now artificially cultivated and provided as a cuisine, as well as a resource of functional food and medicine (Figure 2). Functional studies of BDM-X are currently progressing and have unveiled several physiological and pharmacological functions such as being anti-oxidative, anti-obesity and ...