Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
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…
How Brain Cell Conversations Shape Memory, Mood and Resilience
The brain's health depends on coordinated communication between astrocytes, microglia, neurons, and oligodendrocytes. These cellular conversations determine whether the brain…
Astrocytes as Brain Regulators: How a 1989 Video Revealed Hidden Neural Intelligence
A landmark 1989 video by Yale neuroscientist Prof. Stephen J. Smith revealed that astrocytes—long dismissed as passive brain support cells—actively…
Beyond the Powerhouse: How Mitochondria Control Energy, Stress, and Cell Survival
Mitochondria perform four critical functions: ATP generation, ROS balance, mitochondrial DNA maintenance, and membrane dynamics. Dysfunction in any of these…
Why Vitamin C Is Essential for Collagen Formation—and Why Supplements Often Miss the Mark
Vitamin C is not optional in collagen formation—it is catalytic. Your body continuously synthesizes collagen, but the newly formed protein…
How Your Brain Cleans Itself: The Glymphatic System Explained
Your brain operates a sophisticated waste-removal system called the glymphatic system that functions continuously throughout life, clearing toxic metabolic byproducts…
Frozen produce rivals fresh in most vitamins, UC Davis study finds
A UC Davis study comparing vitamin content in frozen and fresh produce found that frozen vegetables matched or exceeded fresh…
Magnesium’s hidden role in insulin signalling: why the mineral matters for glucose control
Magnesium acts as a critical molecular switch in insulin signalling. New analysis of over 1.5 million people shows each additional…