The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #26
Aug 26, 2022
Discover how gut bacteria play a vital role in converting vitamin A, impacting your health. Learn about the surprising link between low-carb diets and depression, and why diet choices matter. Dive into the lifestyle factors that influence cognitive health more than age does. Plus, confront the unsettling reality of America’s obesity epidemic and explore effective strategies for improving health.
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Gut Bacteria's Role in Vitamin A Conversion
- Gut bacteria contribute to vitamin A conversion into retinoic acid, essential for growth and development.
- This challenges the biocentric view that human cells perform all vital functions.
Optimizing Vitamin A and Gut Health
- Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use and prioritize preformed animal-sourced vitamin A, not beta carotene.
- Support gut health with soluble fiber, probiotics, and postbiotics for optimal well-being.
Low-Carb Diets and Depression
- Low-carb diets may increase the risk of depression, according to research from Xi'an University.
- A study found an inverse relationship between carbohydrate consumption and depression based on genetic variants.