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...
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...
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...