by Paul Reynolds, PhD Inflammation is a vital response of the immune system to infection or injury, designed to protect the body and promote healing. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to a host of health problems, particularly in the context of...
GLP-1 has been in the spotlight a lot the last few years due to the role it plays in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite, which by extension affects weight management. This multipurpose hormone doesn’t stop there, though. It also helps prevent insulin resistance, a...
Introduced in 1992 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the food pyramid quickly set the standard for what a healthy American diet should look like. For millennials in particular, the food pyramid was a ubiquitous part of their culture and education as...
by Benjamin Bikman, PhD How GLP-1 works Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that plays a pivotal role in regulating glucose metabolism and appetite. Derived from the proglucagon gene, GLP-1 is primarily secreted by the L-cells in the small intestine in response to...
Word has gotten out that GLP-1, a hormone produced in the intestines in response to food intake, is an important weight-loss ally. Its primary roles include regulating blood sugar and slowing digestion, playing a significant role in appetite control, satiety, and gastric...
You’re getting ready for bed, settling in for the night, all the while being mildly distracted by a recurring thought: I really want a cookie (even though you’ve already brushed your teeth). This urge only grows as the night goes on, until you find yourself raiding your...
Metabolic health, referred to as the optimal functioning of how our bodies produce and utilize energy from food, impacts everything from energy levels to weight management to overall well-being. With all the factors contributing to our society’s poor health, maintaining...
Intermittent fasting has gotten a lot of buzz over the years, so you’re probably aware of the benefits. But what many people don’t realize is that the timing of your fasting period is important, too. Aligning your fast with your body’s natural circadian rhythms can help...
If you’ve ever tried fasting, you’re probably familiar with its biggest foe: hunger. Even with the many benefits of intermittent fasting, overcoming the hunger barrier can be enough to stop you from sticking with it long enough to see any results. But it doesn’t have to be...
As a society, we’ve come a long way regarding our understanding of fat and how it affects the body. For years, fat was seen as the villain to be avoided at all costs, but these days most people are aware that there are good fats and bad fats, and that fat is an important...