Intermittent fastingStarvationPurpose of review:The goal of this review was to provide an update on the literature examining how voluntary, temporary abstention from eating impacts cognitive function. Recent findings:We evaluated peer-reviewed articles published between August 2013 and January 2021 that ...
Despite popular concerns to the contrary, fasting has potentially incredible benefits to various brain functions. Perhaps the most amazing benefit may stem from the activation of autophagy, a cellular cleansing process.
Conclusions A 12-week creatine supplementation protocol did not affect kidney function in resistance-trained healthy individuals consuming a high-protein diet; thus reinforcing the safety of this dietary supplement. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01817673Similar...
DOES COMPLETE STARVATION AND REGENERATION DIET AFFECT THE KIDNEY FUNCTION IN HUMAN SUBJECTS? Viliam Mojto1, Jozef Valuch2, Jarmila Kucharska3, Ján Miianik4, Zuzana Rausova5, Anna Gvozdjáková3, 1Comenius University in Bratislava, Medical Faculty, Third Medical Clinic, Bratislava, SLOVAKIA, 2Insti...
Human studies have shown that fasting lowers total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol (29,30). Furthermore, the size of LDL particles was increased. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common medical disorder that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disorders....
As PPs strongly affect both composition and metabolism of the intestinal microbiota, it is possible that this interaction might exert effects not only on the GIT but also indirectly on the brain, especially when considering that luminal microor- ganisms (about 1011 bacterial cells per gram colon ...
Because excess dietary protein intake has been associated with an increased risk of developing renal failure, we also measured serum creatinine and urinary creatinine excretion to assess potential changes in kidney function. Because no changes were observed in serum creatinine levels and 24 h creatinine...
Kidney health is a common concern of high-protein diets such as very low-carbohydrate and keto eating patterns, but a recent meta-analysis on renal function related to high-protein diets demonstrated no significant effect on kidney function markers, including estimated glomerular filtration rate and ...
Intermittent fasting can be helpful for weight loss, heart health, diabetes, and obesity. There are many plans, so it’s important to pick one that works with your health and needs. Talk with your doctor before trying it. Sleep.Sleep helps regulate your glucose, or blood sugar. A lack of...
Intermittent fasting can be helpful for weight loss, heart health, diabetes, and obesity. There are many plans, so it’s important to pick one that works with your health and needs. Talk with your doctor before trying it. Sleep.Sleep helps regulate your glucose, or blood sugar. A lack of...