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Discuss my thoughts on whether Dimethylglycine or Trimethylglycine is "better" for Homocysteine conversion to Methionine.This is strictly for educational purposes. The information in this video is not meant as a substitute for professional medical advice.Please like, comment and share if you find value in this video. Also, please ask any questions you have about supplements. I'll do a video reply as soon as possible.Resources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4684116/https://cen.acs.org/articles/82/i3/METHYLMERCURY-TOXICOLOGY-PROBED.html#:~:text=%22Glutathione%20can%20be%20pumped%20out,brain%20as%20methylmercury%2Dglutathione.%22https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4540061/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0163725821001182https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0163725821001182 Image Resource:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6635095/  https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Overview-of-de-novo-glutathione-synthesis-Reduced-glutathione-or-GSH-is-a-tripeptide_fig2_5690064   https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/book/export/html/71    https://www.nature.com/articles/hr2011133    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serine_hydroxymethyltransferase - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/methylenetetrahydrofolate-reductasehttps://chemtymology.co.uk/2020/11/27/cysteine-and-cystine/   https://fda.report/DailyMed/972f09a7-2aa1-4b1b-a6dc-2c4578a07803   https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-precipitate-604612 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Acetyl-p-benzoquinone-imine#section=3D-Conformer   https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/DRUG-METABOLISM-IN-THE-LIVER-Nguyen/4a29c6c4d433685a94b94602c012b8731cba5493https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/S-_Methylmercury_-L-Cysteine#section=2D-Structurehttps://keymerhealth.com/articles/seafood-mercury/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2021/6564585  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304416519300133https://www.jbc.org/cms/10.1074/jbc.M111.265348/asset/822df563-eda2-4f48-a333-d01370a79e9c/main.assets/gr5_lrg.jpghttps://www.researchgate.net/figure/Betaine-metabolism-Metabolic-pathways-involving-betaine-BHMT-betaine-homocysteine_fig11_225081065https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/c/l-cysteine.htmlhttps://biologydictionary.net/glutamic-acid/https://www.researchgate.net/figure/An-overview-of-the-reaction-catalyzed-by-SHMT-and-its-context-in-the-folate-cycle-A-The_fig1_338995871https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5-Methyltetrahydrofolate#section=2D-Structurehttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tetrahydrofolic-acid#section=2D-Structurehttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/135398652#section=2D-Structure
This episode goes over the compounds of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and Glycine, and how they are used to make Glutathione. Also, we go over a couple of use cases for Glutathione. This is strictly for educational purposes. The information in this video is not meant as a substitute for professional medical advice.Please like, comment and share if you find value in this video. Also, please ask any questions you have about supplements. I'll do a video reply as soon as possible.Resources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4684116/https://cen.acs.org/articles/82/i3/METHYLMERCURY-TOXICOLOGY-PROBED.html#:~:text=%22Glutathione%20can%20be%20pumped%20out,brain%20as%20methylmercury%2Dglutathione.%22https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4540061/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0163725821001182https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0163725821001182 Image Resource:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6635095/  https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Overview-of-de-novo-glutathione-synthesis-Reduced-glutathione-or-GSH-is-a-tripeptide_fig2_5690064   https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/book/export/html/71    https://www.nature.com/articles/hr2011133    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serine_hydroxymethyltransferase - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/methylenetetrahydrofolate-reductasehttps://chemtymology.co.uk/2020/11/27/cysteine-and-cystine/   https://fda.report/DailyMed/972f09a7-2aa1-4b1b-a6dc-2c4578a07803   https://www.thoughtco.com/definition-of-precipitate-604612 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Acetyl-p-benzoquinone-imine#section=3D-Conformer   https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/DRUG-METABOLISM-IN-THE-LIVER-Nguyen/4a29c6c4d433685a94b94602c012b8731cba5493https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/S-_Methylmercury_-L-Cysteine#section=2D-Structurehttps://keymerhealth.com/articles/seafood-mercury/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2021/6564585   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304416519300133 
Discussing a question I received asking where the blood brain barrier is located. In addition, we go over information about the blood csf barrier. This is strictly for educational purposes. The information in this video is not meant as a substitute for professional medical advice.Here's a link to the previous video on the blood brain barrier.https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/BQceRCwlKRbPlease like, comment and share if you find value in this video. Also, please ask any questions you have about supplements. I'll do a video reply as soon as possible.Resources:https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/area-postrema#:~:text=The%20area%20postrema%20refers%20to,actions%20that%20lead%20to%20illness.https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/what-blood-brain-barrier#:~:text=The%20brain%20is%20precious%2C%20and,of%20the%20blood%E2%80%93brain%20barrier.https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/choroid-plexushttps://journals.lww.com/glaucomajournal/fulltext/2013/06001/production_and_circulation_of_cerebrospinal_fluid.5.aspxhttps://fluidsbarrierscns.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12987-020-00230-3https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22266-meningeshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2821375/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroanatomy/articles/10.3389/fnana.2021.665803/full#F1https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1871727/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7768803/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4120694/Image resources:https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/choroid-plexushttps://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_%28Boundless%29/11%3A_Central_Nervous_System/11.3%3A_Protection_of_the_Brain/11.3C%3A_Ventricleshttps://www.hydroassoc.org/understanding-the-choroid-plexus-function-location-and-its-role-in-hydrocephalus/https://www.researchgate.net/figure/blood-cerebrospinal-fluid-CSF-barrier-The-choroid-plexus-has-fenestrated-capillaries_fig1_325373010https://neuroscientificallychallenged.com/glossary/fourth-ventriclehttps://www.researchgate.net/figure/Area-Postrema-is-Anatomical-Marker-for-the-Subregion-of-NTS-of-Primary-Hypothetical_fig1_259320952https://www.rit.edu/spotlights/blood-brain-barrierhttps://www.cell.com/heliyon/fulltext/S2405-8440%2824%2911593-9https://www.aginganddisease.org/EN/10.14336/AD.2022.0130-1http://epilepsygenetics.net/the-epilepsiome/slc2a1-this-is-what-you-need-to-know/https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/14/2363https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2636https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cellular-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fncel.2019.00282/fullhttps://teachmephysiology.com/immune-system/innate-immune-system/phagocytosis/https://oehha.ca.gov/chemicals/methylmercury-and-methylmercury-compoundshttps://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/18/2823https://www.simplypsychology.org/brain-ventricles.htmlhttps://www.frontiersin.org/files/Articles/123479/fnins-09-00032-HTML/image_m/fnins-09-00032-g001.jpghttps://www.researchgate.net/figure/Cerebrospinal-fluid-flow-Cerebrospinal-fluid-is-mainly-produced-in-the-lateral_fig2_370857837https://www.physio-pedia.com/CSF_Cerebrospinal_Fluid
Going 2 Deep (two active ingredients) in this review of BUM Energy Drink, root beer flavor. 
This is strictly for educational purposes. The information in this video is not meant as a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Image References:
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/12/3679
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-biology2/chapter/neural-stimulation-of-muscle-contraction/
https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-42634-7_52
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Tripartite-synapse-Participation-of-the-astrocyte-in-the-regulation-of-synapse-activity_fig3_366464810
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Francisco-Wandosell/publication/258282849/figure/fig1/AS:203001995239428@1425410855933/The-coordinated-action-of-glial-and-neuronal-purinergic-receptors-and-purines-in-the-CNS.png
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Schematic-drawing-of-ATP-and-adenosine-receptor-localization-on-different-cell-types-in_fig2_284132757
https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/1/320
https://brainstuff.org/blog/cellular-action-of-adenosine-receptors
https://www.osmosis.org/notes/Motor_Nervous_System#page-16
https://www.sciencefacts.net/resting-membrane-potential.html
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Sodium-Potassium-pump-which-uses-ATP-to-pump-sodium-ions-out-of-the-cell-The-hydrolysis_fig2_273751706
https://jackwestin.com/resources/mcat-content/nerve-cell/nodes-of-ranvier-propagation-of-nerve-impulse-along-axon
https://old-ib.bioninja.com.au/standard-level/topic-6-human-physiology/65-neurons-and-synapses/synaptic-transfer.html
https://www.oist.jp/image/exocytosis-and-endocytosis-are-key-steps-vesicle-recycling-exocytosis-increases-surface-area
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/2456-caffeine-and-adenosine-structure
This episode goes over my two cents about a question I received. Does lecithin cross the blood brain barrier more effectively than choline?
This is strictly for educational purposes. The information in this video is not meant as a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Information References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0197018615300802?via%3Dihub
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1997116
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/other-nutrients/choline
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14938439/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6835836/
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-HealthProfessional/
Image References:
https://cordancemedical.com/the-problem/blood-brain-barrier/
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Molecular-characteristics-of-tight-junction-TJ-protein-complexes-at-the-blood-brain_fig1_363511691
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1878818120304357
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK114308/
https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-4-5
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK594255/
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Choline
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-Tartaric-acid
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/11/326
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8235064/
https://www.examine.com/supplements/alpha-gpc/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10025538/
https://pressbooks.calstate.edu/nutritionandfitness/chapter/6-2-phospholipids-and-sterols/
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/other-nutrients/choline
This is the second of a 2 part response to a question about lecithin vs choline.
Here's the link to part 1.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2at2pXZQ02Wt9ZmYq3lczz?si=6exmen2-QjWM2fJ6aaItog
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Information References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0197018615300802?via%3Dihub
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1997116
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/other-nutrients/choline
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14938439/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6835836/
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-HealthProfessional/
Image References:
https://cordancemedical.com/the-problem/blood-brain-barrier/
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Molecular-characteristics-of-tight-junction-TJ-protein-complexes-at-the-blood-brain_fig1_363511691
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1878818120304357
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK114308/
https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-4-5
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK594255/
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Choline
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-Tartaric-acid
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/11/326
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8235064/
https://www.examine.com/supplements/alpha-gpc/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10025538/
https://pressbooks.calstate.edu/nutritionandfitness/chapter/6-2-phospholipids-and-sterols/
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/other-nutrients/choline
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/molecular-structure-of-the-phosphatidylethanolamine-eluting-at-462-min_fig2_23771336
https://www.nature.com/articles/srep16787
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Betaine-metabolism-Metabolic-pathways-involving-betaine-BHMT-betaine-homocysteine_fig11_225081065
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.1109445/full
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554408/
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/A-simplified-illustration-of-the-homocysteine-metabolism-pathway-BHMT-betaine_fig1_341362341
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Fig-2-The-nucleus-basalis-of-Meynert-innervates-the-entire-cerebral-mantle-with_fig1_327756974
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-human-cholinergic-system-Cholinergic-nuclei-are-primarily-located-in-numbered-cell_fig1_345346799
This is the first of a two part response to a question about lecithin vs choline.
Stay tuned for part 2.
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Information References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0197018615300802?via%3Dihub
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1997116
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/other-nutrients/choline
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14938439/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6835836/
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-HealthProfessional/
Image Resources:
https://cordancemedical.com/the-problem/blood-brain-barrier/
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Molecular-characteristics-of-tight-junction-TJ-protein-complexes-at-the-blood-brain_fig1_363511691
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1878818120304357
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK114308/
https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-4-5
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK594255/
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Choline
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-Tartaric-acid
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/11/326
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8235064/
https://www.examine.com/supplements/alpha-gpc/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10025538/
https://pressbooks.calstate.edu/nutritionandfitness/chapter/6-2-phospholipids-and-sterols/
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/other-nutrients/choline
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/molecular-structure-of-the-phosphatidylethanolamine-eluting-at-462-min_fig2_23771336
https://www.nature.com/articles/srep16787
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Betaine-metabolism-Metabolic-pathways-involving-betaine-BHMT-betaine-homocysteine_fig11_225081065
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.1109445/full
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554408/
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/A-simplified-illustration-of-the-homocysteine-metabolism-pathway-BHMT-betaine_fig1_341362341
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Fig-2-The-nucleus-basalis-of-Meynert-innervates-the-entire-cerebral-mantle-with_fig1_327756974
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-human-cholinergic-system-Cholinergic-nuclei-are-primarily-located-in-numbered-cell_fig1_345346799
Replying to a question about how the absorption of choline be improved. This was a response on a choline bitartrate video, so I used that ingredient to explain. 
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Image Resources:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2021/6564585
https://socratic.org/questions/how-is-the-structure-of-a-villi-in-the-small-intestine-related-to-its-function
Answering a question regarding antihistamines and the effects on acetylcholine receptors.
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Resources:
https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(06)02977-0/fulltext
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557790/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538188/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11164999/
https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bph.14696
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526010/
Image Resources:
https://www.ebiohippo.com/en/aav-actone-gpcr-assay-kits.html
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaw5188
https://meducatmedical.com/what-is-continence/
Discussing two questions I received. 
At what time should you take Citicoline? Also, does it work for the nervous system?
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Going over the taste of Ghost Energy Welch's Grape drink.
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Complete review of  Ghost Energy Welch's Grape flavored drink. 
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Discussing the vitamins in Ghost Lifestyle's Ghost Energy Welch's Grape flavored drink.
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This video covers the sixth ingredient of Ghost Lifestyle's Ghost Energy Welch’s Grape flavored drink.
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This video covers the fifth ingredient of Ghost Lifestyle's Ghost Energy Welch’s Grape flavored drink.
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This video covers the fourth ingredient of Ghost Lifestyle's Ghost Energy Welch’s Grape flavored drink.
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This video covers the third ingredient of Ghost Lifestyle's  Ghost Energy Welch’s Grape flavored drink.
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This video covers the second ingredient of Ghost Energy Welch’s Grape flavored drink.
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Welcome to the first supplement review of this channel. 
This video covers the first ingredient of Ghost Energy Welch’s Grape flavored drink.
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Replying to a comment I received asking how to decrease Choline intake.
Disclaimer: This video is strictly for educational purposes. It is not a substitute for seeking professional medical help.
Have Questions/ Comments? I can answer them in an upcoming episode.
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Resources:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Choline-HealthProfessional/#h3
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/dietary-factors/L-carnitine#food-sources
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10302777/







