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:…
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Is 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…
Ocular 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…
Healthspan 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…
Why 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…
How 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. …
What 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…
Will 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…
Vegetables 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…
Do 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…
