How Chronic Stress Causes Inflammation: The Role of AMPK
Key Takeaways Over 75% of Americans report symptoms of stress. So, what exactly is stress biochemically, and more importantly, how can you reduce it? Stress…
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What Causes AFib? The Role of Inflammation and AMPK
Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia. It is known that Afib is associated with an increased risk of stroke,…
Read MoreHow Long Can Humans Fast? The Science of Fasting and Metabolism
Key Takeaways The human body is surprisingly fragile. Most people can survive only about three minutes without oxygen and about three days without water. Beyond those…
Read MoreOmega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Cardiovascular Death in Dialysis Patients
Key Takeaways Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Mortality in Dialysis Patients? Quick Answer Yes. A clinical study of more than 1,200 kidney dialysis patients found that…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease and Insulin Resistance: Can Metabolic Engineering Help?
Key Takeaways Effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease has been one of the most significant failures of the pharmacological industry. Yet Alzheimer’s can be viewed as a metabolic…
Read MoreWhat Is Obesity? BMI, Body Fat, and the New Medical Definition Explained
Key Takeaways When the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart was asked how he defined hard-core pornography, he stated, “I know it when I see it”. The…
Read MoreWhat Really Causes Obesity? The Role of Metabolism, Insulin Resistance, and AMPK
Key Takeaways There is no doubt that obesity is on the rise. But why? Is it because we are not exercising enough? Or are we simply…
Read MoreLong COVID and Metabolism: How AMPK Activation May Reduce Risk
Key Takeaways It has been nearly five years since COVID-19 first appeared. However, for many, the consequences of initial infection remain with them for years. About…
Read MoreCan Epigenetic Clocks Predict Your Biological Age?
Key Takeaways Chronological Age vs Biological Age There are two types of age: chronological and biological. Chronological age is simple—it’s the date on your birthdate. Biological age…
Read MoreCalorie Restriction and Longevity: Why Metabolic Engineering® May Help You Live Longer
Key Takeaways Calorie restriction is the only proven way to extend lifespan. More importantly, it is also the best way to extend your healthspan, which is…
Read MoreDo GLP-1 Drugs Really Reduce Heart Attack Risk?
Key Takeaways Drug companies are far better marketers than developers of new medical breakthroughs. Terms like “revolutionary”, “game-changer”, or “medical breakthrough” are used as standard practice,…
Read MoreAllulose: The Sugar That May Help With Weight Loss and Metabolic Health
Key Takeaways Surprisingly, the answer is yes. The natural sugar allulose may help support weight loss because it activates AMPK and increases GLP-1, two metabolic signals…
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