Chronic Stress and Inflammation: The Key Role of AMPK
Over 75% of Americans report symptoms of stress. So, what exactly is stress biochemically, and more importantly, how can you reduce it? Stress is the…
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What Really Causes AFib?
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia. It is known that Afib is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart failure,…
Read MoreHow Long Can a Person Fast?
The human body is very fragile. You can go without breathing for about three minutes. You can go without water for about three days. Beyond those…
Read MoreCan Metabolic Engineering Treat Alzheimer’s?
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 disorder driven…
Read MoreWhat Really Causes Obesity?
There is no doubt that obesity is on the rise. But why? Is it because we are not exercising enough? Or are we simply overeating? Obviously,…
Read MoreHow AMPK Activation Can Help Prevent Long COVID-19
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 7 percent…
Read MoreCan Epigenetic Clocks Predict Your Biological Age?
There are two types of age: chronological and biological. Chronological age is simple—it’s the date on your birthdate. Biological age is trickier since it depends on how…
Read MoreWant To Live Longer? Try Following Metabolic Engineering®.
Calorie restriction is the only proven way to extend lifespan. More importantly, it is also the best way to extend your healthspan, which is defined as…
Read MoreGLP-1 Drugs & Heart Health: Beyond The Hype
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, especially since…
Read MoreIs A Leaky Gut Caused By Inhibition of AMPK?
People are obsessed with gut health. They should be, because without a healthy gut, you would be a sitting target for continual bacterial invasion from the…
Read MoreJAMA on GLP-1 Drugs—Here’s Dr. Sears’ Take
The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published an article on tips for using GLP-1 drugs (1). Are these tips valid? Let’s find out? First,…
Read MoreHow Metabolic Engineering® Reduces Inflammation
Inflammation is a crucial component of our metabolism that keeps us alive. It is our initial defense against microbial invasion or physical injury. However, unless we turn…
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