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L-Arginine’s Hidden Role: From Vascular Function to Alzheimer’s Protein Dynamics
L-arginine extends its biological influence far beyond vascular regulation into unexpected domains: cerebral blood flow, cognitive performance, and amyloid-β protein…
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Why Afternoon Fatigue Strikes After Lunch—and How Nutrition Can Help
Post-lunch afternoon fatigue is a common metabolic phenomenon driven by blood sugar fluctuations and circadian rhythms. Registered dietitians outline three…
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