Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
How amino acids shape brain function: What neuroscience reveals about diet and cognition
Cognitive performance depends on seven key amino acids that regulate neurotransmitter synthesis, synaptic plasticity, and brain energy metabolism. Dietary sources…
Omega-3s reshape muscle tissue at the cellular level, study reveals
Omega-3 fatty acids reshape muscle tissue architecture by integrating into cell membranes and activating phospholipase signalling cascades that improve insulin…
Grip strength emerges as stronger mortality predictor than blood pressure in global study
Handgrip strength outperforms blood pressure as a predictor of mortality in a large prospective study of 139,691 adults across 17…
Vitamin C Does Not Boost Immunity—It Regenerates the Cells That Kill Pathogens
Vitamin C does not stimulate immunity—it regenerates the antioxidant defences of neutrophils, allowing immune cells to function across multiple pathogen…
Microwave Plastic Safety: What the Science Actually Shows About Migration Into Food
Microwave heating releases measurable amounts of BPA and microplastics from plastic containers into food. However, measured doses remain below FDA…
How Essential Minerals Keep Your Body Running: A Systems-Level View
Essential minerals regulate over 300 biochemical pathways in the human body, from cardiac rhythm to immune defence. A 2023 review…
The B12-Folate Trap: How Vitamin Deficiency Blocks DNA Synthesis Despite Adequate Folate Intake
Vitamin B12 deficiency traps folate in a metabolically inactive form, creating functional folate deficiency despite adequate dietary intake. A landmark…
Fish Oil Absorption Varies Dramatically by Supplement Form and Meal Composition, Research Shows
Fish oil supplement absorption varies from 20% to 90% depending on whether the product uses ethyl ester or triglyceride form…