For people without deficiency, self-care should begin with basics that have stronger evidence: balanced meals, adequate protein, regular physical activity, hydration, sleep, and treatment of medical conditions that affect energy levels
Low glutathione levels have been linked to instances of brain fog and decreased mental sharpness
Impairment of thiamine transport at the GUT-BBB-AXIS contributes to Wernickes encephalopathy
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Gene Activation: MC1R activation initiates a signaling cascade (cAMP production $\rightarrow$ MITF expression) that induces the enzymes (tyrosinase) necessary for eumelanin production