The Gary Null Show - 10-28-26
HEALTH NEWS Meta-Analysis Links Daily Nut Intake to Lower Hypertension Risk Probiotics May Protect From Signs of Early Cognitive Decline, Clinical Trial Finds Late-Night Snacking Could Be Putting Your Liver at Risk Can drinking tea help protect against cardiovascular disease? US drinking water could contain double the reported PFAS levels, model estimates Meta-Analysis Links Daily Nut Intake to Lower Hypertension Risk Imperial College London, October 19 2026 (Natural News) A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that regular nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of developing hypertension, researchers said. Participants who ate the most nuts had a 16% lower risk of high blood pressure compared with those who ate the least. Eating about a handful of nuts each day was associated with a 20% lower risk of developing hypertension, according to a new analysis. The largest reduction, 26%, appeared at about 30 grams per day compared with none, a level that aligns with several European and North American dietary guidelines. The studies followed participants aged 18 to 87. The dose-response analysis indicated a curved relationship: benefit rose with intake and then leveled off, the researchers said. Eating far more than 30 grams daily did not appear to add much extra protection based on available data. The studies followed participants aged 18 to 87. The dose-response analysis indicated a curved relationship: benefit rose with intake and then leveled off, the researchers said. Eating far more than 30 grams daily did not appear to add much extra protection based on available data. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking nut intake to cardiovascular benefits. tary guidelines that recommend nuts as part of a heart-healthy diet Probiotics May Protect From Signs of Early Cognitive Decline, Clinical Trial Finds Chonnam National University Medical School (Korea), October 20 2026 (Science Alert) A rigorous new clinical trial has now found evidence that certain probiotic mixes may protect from some initial signs of cognitive decline. Among older adults with early cognitive impairment, taking a multistrain probiotic supplement daily for roughly six months resulted in a number of benefits. Most notably, probiotic use compared to a placebo was associated with better scores on several cognitive tests, and it also led to a significant reduction in plasma levels of pTau181. This is a blood-based biomarker of Alzheimer's disease that measures levels of a phosphorylated form of tau protein in the blood, which can reflect Alzheimer's-related changes in the brain. Of the 100 participants originally randomized, 40 completed the 24-week probiotic intervention, while another 47 completed the placebo treatment. The probiotic given to participants consisted of three bacterial strains, including subspecies of Bifidobacterium animalis, Limosilactobacillus fermentum, and Levilactobacillus brevis. Compared to those given a placebo, those who were given a daily probiotic supplement showed a significant reduction in plasma pTau181 by the end of the trial. After just 24 weeks, they also showed significantly better scores on a Clinical Dementia Rating system. After 24 weeks, changes to most inflammatory markers were generally modest. But one marker in particular, called IL-1β, declined to a greater extent in the probiotic group than the placebo group. Late-Night Snacking Could Be Putting Your Liver at Risk Oregon Health & Science University, October 21, 2026 (SciTech Daily) Eating late at night may have consequences beyond weight gain and poor sleep. A major study lsuggests that regularly eating after dinner or close to bedtime is associated with a higher risk of liver disease. The findings, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, link late-night eating to two liver conditions: metabolic dysfunction-a