People with type 2 diabetes often experience sharp rises in blood sugar and blood fats after eating, changes that increase the risk of heart disease over time. Researchers investigated whether drinking a ketone supplement before a meal could improve these metabolic swings. The research consisted of two carefully controlled crossover studies in adult patients with type 2 diabetes who were treated with lifestyle changes or metformin. In the first study, 14 participants drank one of three beverages 30 minutes before a standardized meal: a ketone monoester, a ketone salt, or a placebo. In the sec... diabetes Exogenous ketones

Dr. Ben Bikman and Rhonda Patrick discuss the primary causes of insulin resistance and how to reverse it in as little as 90 days. ... insulin resistance insulin blood sugar diabetes saturated fat diet nutrition

In this Aliquot, I explore how genetics, lifestyle, and potassium balance influence sodium's role in... ... aliquot performance genetics blood pressure salt cardiovascular

[toc position='left] Sodium plays a crucial role in human physiology, yet its consumption remains a topic of ongoing debate in health and nutrition science. While it is essential for maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions, excessive intake has been linked to various adverse health effects, particularly cardiovascular disease and hypertension. The complexity of sodium's role in health arises from individual variability in salt sensitivity, lifestyle factors, and dietary habits. Sodium and Blood Pressure One of the most well-established relationships in nutrition scie... nutrition blood pressure cardiovascular obesity micronutrients salt

[toc position='left'] Introduction Magnesium is an essential dietary mineral. It plays critical roles in myriad physiological processes, serving as a cofactor to more than 300 enzymes in the human body and maintaining the integrity of cellular structures and DNA. Magnesium deficiency is widespread, affecting more than half of people in the U.S. and increasing the risk of many chronic conditions, including cancer, metabolic disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. At a glance, magnesium participates in: Enzymatic reactions, serving as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymes involved in variou... magnesium brain nutrition supplements micronutrients

In this solo episode, I'm taking an in-depth look at magnesium – a critical yet frequently underestimated mineral in our health. ... magnesium brain cancer aging dna damage

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the supplements he thinks pair well with a ketogenic diet. ... ketogenic diet diet metabolism

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session. ... rhonda vitamin d exercise obesity vitamin c pregnancy muscle sulforaphane sauna time-restricted eating blood sugar weight loss nad+

[toc position='left'] Background Zinc is an essential nutrient that participates in numerous biological processes and modulates the activity of more than 300 enzymes and 2,000 transcription factors.[ref doi='10.1136/bmj.326.7386.409'] First identified for its influence on growth and development, zinc is now understood to play critical roles in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. History The importance of zinc in the human diet first became apparent in the early 1960s, after a patient with a rare syndrome presented to Dr. Ananda Prasad, a physic... nutrition interesting zinc

[toc position='left'] Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that is critical in storing and releasing cellular energy. It also participates in many biological processes driving pregnancy outcomes, maintaining bone mineral density and muscle mass in older adults, improving neurological function, and aiding the immune system to fight cancer. Creatine is best known for its widespread use as a dietary supplement to enhance physical performance. Creatine uptake, synthesis, storage, and supplementation Creatine uptake Creatine can be supplied exogenously (from dietary or supplemental sources) ... metabolism neurodegeneration nutrition brain aging depression pregnancy