Healthy Living Healthy Living - July 21st
Jul 21, 2024
Topics discussed include the effects of multivitamins on mortality rates, genetic mutations like MTHFR gene abnormality, managing sugar intake for diabetes, impact of BPA exposure, humorous pasta story, innovative python teeth inspired shoulder repair technology, natural ways to lower histamine levels, impact of smoking on oral health, benefits of quitting smoking, and advice on boosting the immune system.
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Multivitamin Studies Have Narrow Endpoints
- A large observational study found no difference in all-cause death between multivitamin users and non-users.
- Ross Walker argues death alone is a narrow endpoint and other benefits may exist.
Vitamins Can Affect Cognitive Aging
- COSMOS and Oxford trials show multivitamins or B-vitamin combinations can slow cognitive decline in older adults.
- Benefits depend on duration and interactions with nutrients like omega-3.
MTHFR Explains Conflicting Folic Acid Data
- Many contradictory folic acid studies likely reflect unmeasured MTHFR genetic variation.
- About 50% of people carry MTHFR variants that alter folic acid metabolism and may cause harm from unmetabolized folic acid.