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NAD+ and the Hallmarks of the Aging Brain

Without thinking about it, we take for granted the importance of the brain’s functions. This includes its ability to help form thoughts, speech, memory, extremity movement and helps organs to function properly. We shouldn’t take our brains for granted. Internally the aging process has various struggles including in the brain.

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How to Flip on the Metabolic Switch

The metabolic switch is the place in the body where there is a negative energy balance. The level of glycogen (stored sugar) in the liver is drained and the switch is flipped and fatty acids move out of the tissues and into the blood stream. This occurs after around 12 hours of fasting (Anton SD et al, 2018).

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SOD, the Body’s Front Line of Defense

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is considered to be part of the body’s front line of defense for its immune system (Ighodaro OM, Akinloye OA, 2018). As in any battle, the front line is the area closest to the war zone or area of conflict. SOD is an enzyme found in all living cells and is involved in the battle to keep the immune system fighting for health.

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NAD+ dan Tanda-tanda Penurunan Fungsi Otak

Kita sering menganggap remeh pentingnya fungsi otak. Hal ini mencakup kemampuannya dalam membantu pembentukan pikiran, ucapan, ingatan, gerakan ekstremitas dan membantu organ tubuh berfungsi dengan baik. Kita tidak boleh menganggap remeh otak kita. Secara internal proses penuaan mempunyai berbagai pergulatan termasuk di otak.

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