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“Creatine is one of the most widely studied and commonly used supplements in sports nutrition. As a naturally occurring molecule in the body, it plays a central role in cellular energy metabolism, especially in tissues that demand rapid energy turnover, like skeletal muscle and the brain.”

“When this barrier breaks down, as in, intestinal permeability, also known as "leaky gut," microbes and their metabolites translocate out of the intestinal lumen and influence the health and function of distant tissues, such as the brain, connective tissues, sometimes promoting a state known as "metabolic endotoxemia."”

“This study was able to pinpoint the 10% increase in body mass to altered gut bacteria by transplanting the gut microbiome from mice given the risperidone drug to the control mice and the same effect occurred. Risperidone is a common drug that is used to treat autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia in adults and children and its prescribing rate has increased 8-fold in the last 2 decades.”

“The authors of the study first conducted a cross-sectional analysis involving nearly 113,000 people to determine whether there was an association between dairy intake and prevalence of metabolic syndrome.”

“The overnight fast was approximately 14 hours, regardless of whether the participants ate breakfast or the late evening snack. The authors of the study monitored the participants' metabolism in a whole-room respiratory chamber during the two sessions, which lasted 56 hours each.”

“Dr. Rhonda Patrick also describes observational reports linking coffee intake with DNA-methylation patterns and younger estimates from some epigenetic-aging measures. She connects these observations with possible effects on inflammation, metabolism, and gene regulation.”

“The liver is a versatile organ with many digestive functions. During feeding the liver metabolizes food from the intestines, and during fasting or while following a ketogenic diet, it produces ketone bodies. In this clip, Dr. Eric Verdin describes the liver's functions and posits that the ketogenic diet does not put any undue stress on the liver.”

“Fiber fuels the gut microbiome, producing short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, which benefit metabolic health. Fiber helps lower LDL cholesterol, improves glucose metabolism, and enhances insulin sensitivity.”

“The authors speculated that circadian cycles in skeletal muscle or cycles in body hormone levels may be the cause of this effect, although further research is needed to fully understand the impact of exercise timing on metabolism. Link to full study.”

“A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that moringa, a tropical plant that exerts a wide range of health benefits, improves glucose metabolism. Dr. Rhonda Patrick – who wears a continuous glucose monitor – has found that her post-smoothie blood glucose levels are markedly lower when her smoothie contains moringa powder.”