One Toxic Food Chemical Everyone Is Overlooking
The FDA recently banned Red Dye No. 3, but did you know it’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to harmful chemicals in…
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Videos answering your nutritional and wellness-based questions
Can You Lower Your Cholesterol Without Taking A Statin?
Can you lower your cholesterol without taking a statin? Absolutely. But here’s the real question—how do statins actually work? Most people think it’s magic. Spoiler alert:…
Read MoreIs Green Tea Nature’s Ozempic?
“Is green tea nature’s Ozempic?” It’s a question I’ve been asked recently, and here’s the truth: No, it’s not. While green tea contains beneficial polyphenols, they…
Read MoreOcular Disease & Your Diet
Is your diet the key to better vision? As we age, declining eyesight is often linked to inflammation, just like other organs in the body. Research…
Read MoreHealthspan vs Lifespan
What matters more: how long or how well you live? While lifespan measures total years, healthspan focuses on the quality of those years spent in good…
Read MoreWhy No One Talks About AMPK
What if you had a drug that would stop the replication of viruses and whose only know side-effect would be to extend your healthspan? Would you use…
Read MoreHow Zone Foods Activate AMPK
The most effective way to activate AMPK is by calorie restriction. Once AMPK is activated, you burn fat faster, improve metabolic efficiency, and slow down aging. …
Read MoreWhat Is GLP-1?
With the rise of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, GLP-1 has become a hot topic. But what exactly is GLP-1? It’s a hormone released by the…
Read MoreWill Rapamycin Make Me Live Longer?
Is Rapamycin the key to living longer? While it’s a cancer drug, Rapamycin is getting attention for its potential longevity benefits by decreasing mTOR activity and…
Read MoreVegetables and Gut Health
Why are vegetables essential for your gut health? Vegetables are rich in fiber, which serves as the primary fuel for gut microbes, helping them thrive. A…
Read MoreDo Spicy Foods Speed Up Your Metabolism?
Think that adding a dash of hot sauce to your meals will ignite your metabolism? Think again! While spicy foods can set your taste buds on…
Read MoreHow AMPK Reduces Inflammation
AMPK might sound like just another scientific buzzword, but it’s one of the most powerful tools your body has to fight inflammation. So how does it…
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