Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
High-Dose Zinc Supplements May Create Copper Deficiency, Warn Nutrition Experts
High-dose zinc supplements create dangerous copper deficiency through competitive absorption, leading to anemia and immune dysfunction. Experts recommend balanced 15:1…
Magnesium Deficiency May Impair Insulin Sensitivity Through Receptor Signaling
New research reveals magnesium's crucial role in insulin receptor function, with deficiency reducing receptor activation by 50%. Large population studies…
Magnesium Supplements: Marketing Claims vs Scientific Evidence
Marketing claims about magnesium forms targeting specific organs lack human clinical evidence. All magnesium salts release identical ions in the…
Why High-Dose Vitamin B12 Supplements Work Despite Poor Absorption
Research reveals how vitamin B12 supplements overcome absorption limitations through a backup pathway. While efficiency drops dramatically at high doses,…
CoQ10’s Primary Role in Heart Energy Production Extends Beyond Antioxidant Effects
New research reveals CoQ10's critical role as an electron shuttle in cellular energy production extends beyond antioxidant effects. Statins reduce…
Mitochondria Function as Cellular Control Centers Beyond Energy Production, Study Shows
New research reveals mitochondria function as sophisticated cellular control centers regulating inflammation, aging, and disease progression. The study challenges traditional…
Fresh vs Frozen Produce: New Research Challenges Long-Held Nutritional Beliefs
UC Davis research challenges the belief that fresh produce is nutritionally superior to frozen, finding frozen vegetables matched or exceeded…
Vitamin B12 Absorption: Seven-Step Biochemical Pathway Determines Nutritional Status
New research reveals vitamin B12 absorption as a complex seven-step biochemical pathway where failure at any single point can cause…