“An interesting thing we saw in our study of VLC diets for type 1 diabetics was that despite the study being performed across a heterogenous group of folks in age and so on, carbohydrate intake was the only significant predictor of A1c – the lower the carbo, the lower the A1c. To me this validates […]
Metabolic or Nutritional Psychiatry is a relatively new term for a topic that’s been studied for many decades. Recently more formalised as a psychiatric subspecialty, it focusses on identifying and treating metabolic dysfunction in order to improve mental health outcomes. Growing evidence strongly suggests an association between metabolic dysfunction in the brain and mental illness
I have started using it among my patients and IMHO, I would say “YES!” Huge thanks to the works of scientists like Prof. Thomas Weimbs of University of California Santa Barbara and physicians like Drs. Alok Kumar Gupta and Penelope Figtree who are spreading this good news to otherwise seemingly less hopeful CKD patients worldwide.
Japanese researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind vitamin D’s bone-strengthening effects. Its potential impact on cancer is also becoming apparent. We explore the power of Vitamin D.
The image below highlights the harmful progression of arterial damage over time due to the consumption of seed oils. While mainstream advice continues to promote seed oils (like canola, sunflower, and soybean oil) for their ability to lower LDL cholesterol, we need to step back and look at the bigger picture: cholesterol is just one
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How a high-fat diet can help the brain work better. The modern prescription of high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets and eating snacks between meals has coincided with an increase in obesity, diabetes, and an increase in the incidence of many mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a unique type of fat, typically extracted from coconut oil or palm oil. Compared to other types of fats, MCTs have shorter chemical structures, allowing them to be absorbed and utilized by the body more quickly. MCTs are commonly found in the form of MCT oil and can also be used
Shirataki noodles are a unique food that’s very filling yet low in calories. These noodles are high in glucomannan, a type of fiber that has impressive health benefits. In fact, glucomannan has been shown to cause weight loss in numerous studies. This article explains everything you need to know about shirataki noodles, including their benefits
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Fructose is a type of simple sugar found naturally in many foods and is also a common additive in various processed products. Some of the richest natural sources of fructose are fruits, including apples, pears, mangoes, watermelons, and grapes. These fruits are particularly high in fructose, contributing significantly to the dietary intake of this sugar.
