Recently we sat down with Dr. Erin Glynn, member of Unicity’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), to tackle a common question: are diets effective? In this Q&A, Dr. Glynn breaks down the science behind what makes diets most effective for long-term weight management. What...
by Benjamin Bikman, PhD Obesity is a global health crisis affecting over 650 million people worldwide, leading to conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and insulin resistance. For years, weight management has focused on calorie control—eat less, move more—but...
Our bodies have a lot to tell us, but if we’re not paying attention, we might miss what they have to say. Whether it’s because of nutrient deficiencies, allergies, hormones, or something else, the body often sends signals—some more subtle than others—that something is...
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...