Biguanide-derived neuroprotective agent (metformin) To mitigate neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction in PD, metformin was encapsulated into PLGA, which were further coated with BV2 microglial cell membranes to enhance the targeting efficiency to neuroinflammatory sites (BV2-metformin-loaded PLGA) for intranasal administration 19
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Sources of depletion can include: Mitochondrial energy production (a normal and essential process, but creates harmful byproducts like ROS) Chronic infections, gut dysbiosis (including SIBO and Candida ), and ongoing inflammation Air pollution, heavy metals, and environmental toxins 17 Ultra-processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and foods high in advanced glycation end products (heavily browned foods) 18 Pesticides and herbicides 19 Alcohol and smoking Psychological stress Even vigorous exercise (a healthy stressor that still creates oxidative byproducts) 20 Understanding this helps explain why simply eating well sometimes isnt enough, and why targeted nutritional strategies make a meaningful difference
It comes in two doses: 100mg, which will be better for low-level anxiety, and 250mg, which will be better for more moderate anxiety and insomnia
