Good morning. In today’s edition:

• FDA Issues New Warning About Supplements Containing Tianeptine | Neptune's Fix, Also Known as "Gas Station Heroin," Contains an Antidepressant Not Approved in the U.S. They Have Been Linked to Seizures, Loss of Consciousness and Death

• What Exercise Can Help Lose Weight/Fat?

• Microdosing Psychedelics: Current Evidence From 14 Controlled Studies Shows That Low Doses of LSD Are Safe and Produce Acute Behavioral and Neural Effects in Healthy Adults. No Serious Adverse Effects Were Reported

• An Extra Hour of Sleep Brings Multiple Health Benefits for College Students, Study Finds

…and lots more. Have a great day!

FOOD & NUTRITION

FDA Issues New Warning About Supplements Containing Tianeptine | Neptune's Fix, Also Known as "Gas Station Heroin," Contains an Antidepressant Not Approved in the U.S. They Have Been Linked to Seizures, Loss of Consciousness and Death

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a serious warning for everyone. There's a supplement called Neptune's Fix, also known as "gas station heroin," that's very dangerous. You might find it in gas stations, stores, or online. It's been causing big health problems like seizures, passing out, and even death.

Neptune's Fix has something called tianeptine in it. This is a medicine used for depression in some countries, but it's not allowed in the United States. It can be really harmful to your nervous system, heart, and stomach. The effects are like those of very strong painkillers and can be dangerous.

The FDA first talked about the dangers of tianeptine in November, but people are still getting sick from these supplements. The big problem is that supplements like Neptune's Fix don't need FDA approval. This means they're not checked for safety.

The company that makes Neptune's Fix, Neptune Resources, agreed to recall (take back) their products, like Neptune's Fix Elixir, Neptune's Fix Extra Strength Elixir, and Neptune's Fix Tablets. But we don't know if they're still being sold in stores.

The FDA is doing its best to stop stores from selling Neptune's Fix and other products with tianeptine. At least 12 states have already banned selling it.

This warning is a reminder to be careful about what supplements you use, especially if they're not from a regular pharmacy. The FDA is working hard to keep everyone safe.

Source: nbcnews.com

WEIGHT LOSS

What Exercise Can Help Lose Weight/Fat?

Want to lose belly fat? It's not just about eating less, it's about knowing how your body works. When you eat fewer calories, your body slows down how fast it burns energy. So, cutting calories might help you lose weight, but can you keep it up forever?

It's not just about how many calories you eat, but what kind. Some calories make your body store fat. Others don't. To burn fat, you need to eat the right kinds and not just less food.

Here's a cool fact: your body can burn sugar or fat for energy. If you eat too many carbs (like bread or pasta), your body burns sugar and stores fat. To burn fat, you need to eat fewer carbs.

Also, eating less often can help. This is called intermittent fasting. It helps your body burn fat instead of sugar.

Now, what's the best exercise for losing belly fat? Walking! Walking for an hour a day can really help. In the first 30 minutes, your body uses up sugar. After that, it starts burning fat. Try to walk around 8,000 to 10,000 steps every day.

Make walking fun. Walk with friends, pick a nice path, or take the stairs. These little changes can make a big difference.

So, remember: eat the right kinds of food, not just less. Walk a lot every day. These simple steps can help you lose belly fat and feel great!

Source: Dr. Eric Berg DC

HEALTH

Microdosing Psychedelics: Current Evidence From 14 Controlled Studies Shows That Low Doses of LSD Are Safe and Produce Acute Behavioral and Neural Effects in Healthy Adults. No Serious Adverse Effects Were Reported

Microdosing is when people take tiny amounts of psychedelic drugs like LSD. They think it helps their mood and brain. Scientists have started to study this to see if it's true.

They looked at small doses of LSD, between 5 and 20 micrograms. This is much less than people use to "trip." The studies were done carefully, with fake drugs (placebos) used to check the results.

Here's what they found: Small doses of LSD can affect things like blood pressure and sleep. They can also change how we think and feel. For example, some people felt happier or saw time differently. But these changes were only for a short time. Also, no one had bad side effects.

Most people in these studies were young and healthy. So, we don't know how microdosing works for older people or those with health problems.

Right now, the studies show that tiny doses of LSD are safe and have some effects. But there's a lot we don't know yet. Scientists are curious if these effects could help treat mental health issues. They need to do more research, especially with different kinds of people.

In short, microdosing is an interesting idea, but we need more information. If you're interested, keep an eye on new research. It could tell us more about how these small doses work and who they can help.

Source: sciencedirect.com

An Extra Hour of Sleep Brings Multiple Health Benefits for College Students, Study Finds

Here's something interesting: if college students sleep an extra hour each night, they can be healthier. A study showed that just one more hour of sleep can make students less tired, lower their blood pressure, improve their sugar levels, and even help them stay hydrated.

College students are often really busy and don't sleep enough. This study looked at 12 students, mostly women, who were healthy and between 18-23 years old. The researchers wanted to see what happens when these students sleep more.

For two weeks, the students either slept like normal or tried to sleep an extra hour. The scientists kept track of their sleep, heart rate, blood pressure, sugar levels, and checked if they were drinking enough water.

The results were pretty neat. The students who slept more felt less sleepy during the day. They also had lower blood pressure, which is good for the heart. Their sugar levels got better too, which is important to avoid diabetes. Plus, they were better hydrated, and that's important for the body to work right.

But there's a twist. These students were less active when they slept more. So, it's important to find a balance between getting enough sleep and being active.

Remember, this study was small and only on healthy young adults. It might not be the same for everyone. But it does tell us that sleeping a bit more can really help with health. That's good to know for college students and everyone else too!

Source: psypost.org

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