The good news is that muscle mass can increase at any age in response to exercise. In an important study ofweight liftingand older adults conducted with 100 male and female residents of anursinghome in Boston (age range: 72 to 98 years of age; average age 87), subjects lifted weights wi...
Additionally, drops in insulin levels can directly lower estrogen levels and contribute to menstrual migraines. How to Stop or Prevent Keto-Related Headaches What can you do to help with a keto-related headache? Here are some easy remedies to try. They’re also good ongoing practices for your...
Fasting is all about rhythm. And just like dancing, everyone has their own style.I’ve found my fasting rhythm in 2 core methods. First, I subscribe to the 16:8 method (known as the Leangains fasting method). This means that I only eat during an 8-hour window from noon to 8 PM (...
I fast every day for 16 to 20 hours (a strategy known asintermittent fasting), and that often means skipping breakfast and eating only lunch and dinner. However, because I work out five or six times per week, I have increased caloric needs that usually results in one to two large meals....
When treated with insulin, 3T3-L1 MBX adipocytes exhibited up to tenfold increase in glucose uptake, as quantified using the Glucose Uptake-Glo™ Assay. The assay’s sensitivity allowed for precise determination of insulin's half-maximal effective concentration (EC50) at 0.1nM, demonstrating its...
As with many “popular” trends, the answer to this question is both short AND long enough for entire book. The short answer is YES, but does it work for what?? Well, intermittent fasting can be used to lose fat and/or gain lean muscle depending on the protocol you use. ...
You might also want to consider supplements for blood sugar support. A few of my favorites are: Berberine:This plant alkaloid supports blood sugar metabolism and normal insulin sensitivity. Studies have shown that one gram of berberine per day supported fasting blood sugar levels in people with di...
Eating from dawn to dusk gives our bodies a steady stream ofglucose, damaging in excess. Without a break from the taxing requirements of digestion, most of our population is faced with insulin resistance, weight gain, and disease. “Fasting and Feasting” or “Intermittent Fasting” is what I...
appearing in a time when you would usually eat, and you’ve taught ghrelin (hunger hormone) to rise by your previous eating schedule. Intermittent fasting has the potential to boost longevity by triggering cellular repair processes and improving mitochondrial function; it will mitigate insulin resista...
Metabolism:Fasting shifts the body into ketosis, promoting fat burning as the main source of energy. (2) Insulin levels:Fasting may improve insulin sensitivity, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. (2) Cellular repair:Fasting activates autophagy, a cellular repair process where the body clears...