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Multi-Dimensional Roles of Ketone Bodies in Fuel Metabolism, Signaling, and Therapeutics

Ketone bodies are created by the liver and utilized as an energy source when glucose is not readily available in… Read More

December 6, 2018

The Function of Ketones in Ketosis

Ketosis is a natural procedure the human body goes through on a regular basis. This method provides the cells with… Read More

December 4, 2018

What are the Risks of Nrf2 Overexpression?

The nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 signaling pathway, best known as Nrf2, is a protective mechanism which functions as a… Read More

December 3, 2018

The Ketogenic Diet vs the Modified Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet seems to be one of the most popular topics to reach the current diet world. The ketogenic… Read More

November 30, 2018

The Role of Nrf2 Activation

Many current research studies on cancer have allowed health professionals to understand the way the body detoxes. By analyzing upregulated… Read More

November 29, 2018

What are the Benefits of Nrf2?

Oxidative stress is a major contributor in the development of a variety of health issues, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes,… Read More

November 28, 2018

What is Sulforaphane?

Sulforaphane is a phytochemical, a substance within the isothiocyanate group of organosulfur compounds, found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli,… Read More

November 27, 2018

The Emerging Role of Nrf2 in Mitochondrial Function

Oxidants are generally produced in a controlled manner in order to regulate essential processes in the human body, including cell… Read More

November 26, 2018

Nrf2 Signaling Pathway: Pivotal Roles in Inflammation

Nrf2 supports the activation of a group of antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes and genes which protect the human body from… Read More

November 21, 2018

Understanding Nrf2 and its Impact on Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, affect millions of individuals worldwide. A variety of treatment options are… Read More

November 20, 2018

Chiropractors and Acupuncture

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board) adopts new §78.14 concerning acupuncture.New §78.14 is adopted with changes to the proposed… Read More

November 20, 2018

Nrf2 Explained: The Keap1-Nrf2 Pathway

Oxidative stress is described as cell damage caused by free radicals, or unstable molecules, which can ultimately affect healthy function.… Read More

November 19, 2018

What is Nrf2 Activation?

DNA supports approximately 20,000 genes, each holding a program for the creation of a protein or enzyme required for a… Read More

November 16, 2018

Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis

About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic, autoimmune disease… Read More

November 15, 2018

How Arthritis Can Affect the Knee

Arthritis is characterized as the inflammation of one or multiple joints. The most common symptoms of arthritis include pain and… Read More

November 14, 2018

The Basic Science of Human Knee Menisci Structure, Composition, and Function

The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body, consisting of the thigh bone, or femur,… Read More

November 13, 2018

Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part II. Differential Diagnosis

The knee is the largest joint in the human body, where the complex structures of the lower and upper legs… Read More

November 7, 2018

Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part I. History, Physical Examination, Radiographs, and Laboratory Tests

Knee pain is a common health issue among athletes and the general population alike. Although symptoms of knee pain can… Read More

November 6, 2018

What is a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture?

The tendons are powerful soft tissues which connect the muscles to the bones. One of these tendons, the quadriceps tendon,… Read More

November 5, 2018