30/04/2021 / Last updated : 30/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya autophagy

Rubicon, an Enemy of Autophagy

According to Dr. Tamotsu Yoshimori, the author of Life Science Nagaikisezaruwoenaijidai no Seimeikagakukogi, Life Science: A Life Science Lecture for the Age When We All Have to Live Long, a protein called Rubicon suppresses autophagy.

29/04/2021 / Last updated : 29/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya autophagy

Can Sushi Activate Autophagy?

In the last post, I shared with you that fermented foods such as natto, miso, soy sauce, and cheese, as well as mushrooms such as shiitake contain a polyamine called spermidine, which activates autophagy, according to Dr. Tamotsu Yoshimori, who was a co-researcher of Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, the 2016 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine by discovering and elucidating the mechanism of autophagy.

So, spermidine is one of the keys. Are there any other foods that can activate autophagy?

28/04/2021 / Last updated : 29/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya autophagy

Spermidine, an Autophagy Activating Polyamine

One thing he discussed in the book which I hadn’t seen in other books on autophagy is spermidine. Spermidine is a polyamine that can activate autophagy. It is found a lot in fermented foods such as miso, soy sauce, and natto.

27/04/2021 / Last updated : 27/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya Japanese culture

Taue: Rice Planting

Taue, rice planting has begun in our neighborhood.

26/04/2021 / Last updated : 26/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya Ikigai exercises

Satoyama Cycling along Water-filled Rice Paddies.

It is fabulous going Satoyama cycling along rice paddies now that water is filled.

23/04/2021 / Last updated : 23/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya Ikigai exercises

Satoyama Nordic Walking along Water-filled Rice Paddies

Rice paddies have water now, and people will plant rice next week or so. The end of April to the beginning of May is the rice planting season in Japan. It is a beautiful time to go walking or cycling and my regular morning Nordic walking gives me further pleasure.

22/04/2021 / Last updated : 29/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya autophagy

A Japanese Bestseller Book on Autophagy and Community Health

Thanks to me, our library is acquiring a great selection of cutting-edge science on health and longevity. This is the third book they purchased for me, and they are all current bestsellers. I don’t think many other libraries have this selection and the residence of our town can access it.

21/04/2021 / Last updated : 29/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya autophagy

Steamed Veg Natto to Activate Autophagy

Recently, I have been making natto with steamed vegetables. This is pretty much the same with stir-fried minced veg natto.

20/04/2021 / Last updated : 20/04/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya fermented food

Can Natto Activate Autophagy?

Natto is another food supposed to be good for autophagy, according to Dr. Tamotsu Yoshimori, the author of Life Science Nagaikisezaruwoenaijidai no Seimeikagakukogi. He was a co-researcher of Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi, the 2016 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine.

19/04/2021 / Last updated : 13/05/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya health trends

Combining a Hot Spring with my Intermittent Fasting Routine

Maybe I should go to a hot spring every weekend so that I can create a good balance sequence of stress and break. Alternating stress and break is a method recommended by Yu Suzuki, the author of Furo Choju Method, A Method of Immortality and Longevity, another best-selling book on the topic of longevity.