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Gabi

Passionate about fitness and exercise and how these contribute to sustained health. Biotech engineering background

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What the Coffee?

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When caffeine wears off, there is a sudden drop in energy levels as more receptors become available to the adenosine accumulated

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Fibre is Sharing

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Soluble types of dietary fibre, such as β-glucan and guar gum decrease plasma cholesterol levels

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Food to Supplements Continuum

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Nutritional intervention can often be more effective, and people have fewer side effects than by using medications

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OCD: Obsession Meets Compulsion

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OCD has a strong relationship with anxiety and is often accompanied by high levels of arousal in the sympathetic nervous system

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Dopamine Gone Wrong: ADHD

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The DRD4 gene, which is involved in the regulation of dopamine, has been linked to impulsivity and risk-taking behavior in individuals with ADHD

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Circadian: The Rhythm

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The PER3 gene has been linked to a higher risk of delayed sleep phase disorder

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Lectins – The Dive

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Coconut oil inhibits the binding of lectins to cells in the body, and avocados may protect against lectin-induced damage