Beyond direct killing, LL-37 modulates host immunity: in murine sepsis models, it induced neutrophils to release microvesicles rich in antimicrobial proteins, lowering bacterial burden and improving survival [3]
The authors reported an increased rate of cystathionine synthesis with vitamin B 6 restriction, suggesting that homocysteine catabolism in the transsulfuration may be maintained or enhanced in response to a marginal reduction in PLP availability
Omnivores generate significantly more TMAO than vegans/vegetarians from oral L-carnitine because of marked increase in gut microbial conversion of BB into TMA
Other plant-based protein powders include brown rice, pea, hemp, and fava bean varieties
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Doses of 200 and 500 mg/kg increased total brain microsomal lipid peroxidation and calcium levels, while decreasing vitamin E and microsomal GSH content, and peroxidase and Ca 2+ -dependent ATPase activities