The Logic of Fasting: Insulin
Fasting may be associated with a reduced risk of age-related diseases and a longer lifespan
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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
Beyond BMI: Insulin Resistance
The HOMA test uses measurements of fasting insulin and blood sugar levels to estimate insulin resistance
Insulin Sensitivity Management: Berberine
AMPK and its agonist, berberine, can combat some underlying events of neurodegeneration
Organ Pathologies: Pancreas, Liver, Kidney & Gallbladder
The PNPLA3 gene plays a role in the metabolism of fats and has been associated with an increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Obesity & Obesogens
Environmental obesogens are chemicals that can disrupt the normal development and function of the endocrine system
Hmm.. Thor has an Upregulated mTOR
Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has anti-aging effects by the inhibition of mTORC1 activity
FOXO: the Insulin Controller
FOXO3 activation extends lifespan in animal models, and has been suggested to be a potential target for interventions to promote healthy aging in humans
Insulin Management to avoid Diabetes
When your body is insulin sensitive, it can use insulin to properly manage blood sugar and store energy as glycogen in your muscles and liver