Welcome!
I am a nutritionist and exercise scientist exploring topics related to health, fitness, and biochemistry.
-
Parallel Microbiome and Immune Decline
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe microbiome is an exceptionally active community of microbes that influence nearly, if not all, aspects of human physiology. From the synthesis of vitamins, neurotransmitters, and key signaling metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids, to the modulation of brain and immune function, these various microbial niches are an imperative to long term…
-
Mitochondrial DNA in Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Reading Time: 5 minutesMitochondria carry their own DNA. As mtDNA damage accumulates, leaked mtDNA acts as a DAMP, hyper-activates the innate immune system, and feeds the senescence-inflammation loop. New therapeutics target the cGAS-STING and NLRP3 pathways to break the cycle.
-
Metabolic Reprogramming of Immune Senescence
Reading Time: 5 minutesImmunocompetence declines with age as immune cell metabolism becomes less adaptive. Spermidine, NAD+, senolytics, and emerging nanoparticle-based delivery systems may restore immunometabolic health and reverse age-associated senescence.
-
Three Distinct Probiotics
Reading Time: 5 minutesEach strain in a probiotic exerts a specific effect on the microbiome. A recent study compared three formulations — and found that combining more strains doesn’t always mean greater impact on diversity, bile acids, or SCFA production.
Collaborate with me