Introduction to Apigenin Apigenin is a flavonoid, a type of plant compound, found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. It is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Apigenin is often studied for its potential health benefits, including its role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and […]
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Early Morning Exercise for Enhanced Fat Loss
Fat Loss Fat loss is the breaking down of stored fatty acids into usable energy, thus leading to the shrinkage and depletion of adipocytes (fat cells). Lipolysis, or the breaking down of lipids (fats) is a highly regulated process that involves many hormones, signaling molecules, and facilitators. Some factors that promote the breakdown of fat […]
The Impact of Chronic Stress on Our Health
Review #12: The Negative Impact of Chronic Stress on Our Health and Easy Ways to Beat it Acute vs Chronic Stress I bet you have been stung by a bee, or been jump scared at a haunted house, or even had your heart sink because you forgot to do that homework assignment. Yes, we have […]
Supplement Magnesium for a Healthy Brain
The Importance of Magnesium Magnesium is one of Earth’s most abundant elements, with each of us containing about 25g of magnesium in our bodies. 90% of that magnesium is found in muscle and bone tissue, where it plays a vital role in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Some of these reactions include stabilizing ATP, a major […]
Supplements for Migraine Prevention
What are Migraines? A migraine is a type of headache that is typically characterized by a severe throbbing or pulsating pain on one or both sides of the head. Migraines can last for hours to days and can be accompanied by other symptoms, such as sensitivity to light, sound, and smells, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. […]
Optimizing Mitochondrial Function with Supplements
General Cell Biology Our cells are powerful bodies with what seem to be a low-level intelligence. These little bodies contain a cell membrane, which separates the extracellular space from the intracellular space, which allows the cell to maintain certain concentrations of different molecules without them diffusing away from the cellular machinery. There are organelles within […]
A Quick Guide to Personalizing Your Diet
Introduction I have spoken to hundreds of clients, from various walks of life, with different backgrounds and future goals, yet the confusion around losing weight remains the same. Many people think, eat less, lose weight, and yes, in principle, that is correct, but two months down the line, they haven’t lost a pound. The concept […]
A Practical Approach to the Gut Microbiome
What is the Gut Microbiome? The gut microbiome is the complex community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in the digestive tract of humans and other animals. The gut microbiome plays a vital role in digestion and nutrient absorption and also has important interactions with the immune system,the central nervous system, and […]
Why You Should Walk More
Introduction Many of us have heard that exercise has profound effects on our well-being. What many of us have not heard is that light exercise may have a direct, beneficial impact on our quality of life. The average American walks nearly 4 to 5 thousand steps or 1.5-2 miles per day according to the Mayo […]
A Multifaceted Synthetic Compound for Biohacking
Supplement Review #8: Noopept What is Noopept? Noopept is a synthetic compound, structurally similar to pireracetam, a popular nootropic, that was synthesized in Russia in the 1990s. Noopept was found to be a multifaceted cognitive enhancing agent, making it an extremely promising therapeutic for neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline. Noopept has a short half-life, with […]