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Recent Review Explores Potential Role of Micronutrients to Support Immunosenescence and the Gut Microbiome

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A recently published review article explored the potential supportive role of the gut microbiome and certain nutraceuticals in the presence of immunosenescence. The function of neutrophils, macrophages , and natural killer (NK) cells can also become impaired.

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Recent Meta-analysis Investigates Role of Quercetin in Post-Exercise Recovery

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High-intensity physical exercise has the potential to cause certain temporary cellular changes including increased cellular metabolism, the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), muscle soreness, and exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). Evidence suggests it plays a supportive role in antioxidative status and inflammatory health.

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Clinical Studies Investigate the Role of Micronutrients to Support Menstrual Comfort

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Trace minerals such as zinc have been studied for their potential to help support the inflammatory response and other aspects of menstrual health. A recently published double-blind randomized control trial by Obiagwu and colleagues explored the potential supportive role of zinc in the presence of dysmenorrhea.

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Recent Review Explores Relationship Between Certain Micronutrients and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegeneration

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Recent research indicates that mitochondrial dysfunction may play a role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Recent research indicates that mitochondrial dysfunction may play a role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

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Micronutrients to Support the Autoimmune Response

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Recent research suggests that some micronutrients may support health in the presence of certain autoimmune conditions. . The inflammatory response and increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) may play roles in RA. The JAK/STAT pathway is believed to play a role in bone loss related to RA. .

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Recent Review Explores Relationship Between Eye Health and Nutrients to Support Antioxidative Status

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Prolonged exposure to blue light may be potentially damaging to the eye due to changes caused by oxidative stress and the potential induction of an inflammatory response. A recently published review article by Rodella and colleagues explored the potential role of certain micronutrients to support antioxidative status and eye health.

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Recent Review Explores Potential Connection Between Oral Microbiome and The Immune System

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The oral microbiome has been a topic in recent research for its potential role in systemic health. Recent evidence suggests that oral microbial composition and balance may be linked to certain systemic issues, including some that may lead to autoimmune activity. Porphyromonas gingivalis ( P. The bacterium of P.