Fibre is Sharing
Soluble types of dietary fibre, such as β-glucan and guar gum decrease plasma cholesterol levels
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Hormones
Leptin & Co: The Hormone Outcasts
The FTO gene has been linked to an increased risk of obesity and has been shown to affect ghrelin levels
Thoughts on Depression
Psylocibin works by helping one immerse in the experience, whereas ketamine works from the opposite angle of disassociation from the experience
Cannabis & Cannabinoids
THC is mainly metabolized to 11-hydroxy-THC which is more potent than THC itself and is responsible for many of the effects of cannabis
Stress Chronicles: Cortisol
Cortisol levels tend to be highest in the morning and lowest at night, following a natural circadian rhythm
Sex Hormones
Low levels of SHBG can lead to increased levels of androgens and estrogens in the body
Hypo to Hyper – Thyroid Stories
Thyroid hormone metabolism can be impacted by iodine-related genes, such as TPO
What do Aspirin, BPA & NSAIDs have in common? Glucuronidation!
Mycotoxins are substances made by fungi that are present in many foods, such as cereals, nuts, and spices
NAD(H) & NADP(H), Your AntiOx Best Friends
Sirtuins have been shown to have a variety of effects on aging and longevity and NAD+ is involved in the regulation of gene expression through the action of these enzymes
Satiation and satiety – key principles
Pectin, found in high amounts in berries, is a fibre that slows down stomach emptying