Omega-3 and oxidative stress theory
Some bloggers start hyping the topic of omega-3, claiming that you can only use omega-3 at the same time as taking antioxidants - vitamin E, vitamin C, and citrus bioflavonoids. They explain this by the fact that otherwise omega-3, on the contrary, triggers the processes of oxidative stress in the body, and taking omega-3 without antioxidants is "very harmful", suppresses immunity, and so on. I have not found the slightest confirmation of this theory in the medical literature on pubmed. Also, I know that all good manufacturers already add some natural vitamin E to their omega-3 supplements to prevent them from oxidizing. Could you please comment on this theory, because it is very annoying that bloggers with a medical background push such things to the masses for the sake of hype.
writing by hand
Hello, annyeong haseyo, from South Korea. I hope you're all doing well. I'm really excited to be part of this AMA;it's one of my big challenges. I recall reading an article suggesting that writing by hand may enhance brain connectivity more effectively than typing on a keyboard. This led me to ponder the potential benefits of practicing with both hands to improve cognitive abilities. Could individuals who use both hands potentially experience greater brain connectivity compared to those who predominantly use just one hand? If using both hands does indeed result in superior brain connectivity, should we consider training our non-dominant hand to potentially enhance cognitive function? Furthermore, the article prompted me to contemplate the effects of transcribing with my non-dominant hand, even though I am right-handed. I've been experimenting with transcribing English books to improve my skills, as I've heard that learning a new language helps keep the brain sharp, particularly as we age. Therefore, I'm curious about the potential additional benefits for my brain if I were to try transcribing with my left hand. Thank you for your time and expertise. I hope that all makes sense as an English learner.
Inositol seems to keep me awake and cause insomnia
Hi Andrew, it seems that inositol in some people might cause insomnia, I was wondering which of sleep toolkit supplements might as well cause the opposite effects and who should not take them? Thank you for everything and big big respect for all you do!