Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance found throughout the body, but especially in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas. CoQ10 is a compound made by your body and stored in the mitochondria of your cells. The mitochondria are in charge of producing energy. They also protect cells from oxidative damage and disease-causing bacteria or viruses Coenzyme Q10 is most […]
Vitamin K was initially discovered as a nutrient involved in blood clotting. There are two forms: K1 (found in plant foods) and K2 (found in animal and fermented foods). Vitamin K1, (phylloquinone) found in leafy greens, vegetables, and some plant oils Vitamin K2, (menaquinone) found in dairy, fermented foods, and animal products Vitamin K2 may be a useful […]
Potassium is one of the seven essential macro-minerals. A high potassium intake reduces the risk of overall mortality by 20 percent. It also decreases the risk of stroke, lowers blood pressure, protects against loss of muscle mass, preserves bone mineral density, and reduces the formation of kidney stones. The primary functions of potassium in the body include regulating fluid […]
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. Magnesium is an essential element required as a cofactor for over 300 enzymatic reactions and is thus necessary for the biochemical functioning of numerous metabolic pathways. Evidence supports the use of magnesium in the prevention and treatment of many common health conditions including migraine […]
L-carnitine is a chemical similar to an amino acid that is produced in the body. L-carnitine helps the body turn fat into energy. The body can convert L-carnitine to other chemicals called acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine. L-carnitine is taken by mouth to increase L-carnitine levels in people whose natural level of L-carnitine is too low. Some […]
N-acetyl-cysteine, N-acetylcysteine, Acetyl cysteine, and N-acetyl-L-cysteine are all designations for the same compound, which is abbreviated as NAC. Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid. Some non-essential amino acids (e.g. Arginine, Cysteine, and Tyrosine) are called semi-essential or conditionally essential amino acids because they tend to run low during infancy or in health conditions such as being sick, injured or after […]
Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. However, the curcumin content of turmeric is not that high. It’s around 3%, by weight. Means a 100 grams of Turmeric powder contains only 3 grams of bio-active Curcumin. Most of the studies on this herb […]
Multivitamins supplements contain many different vitamins and minerals which are important for growth and development. Multivitamin supplements may also contain other ingredients like herbs, amino acids, and fatty acids. While there’s no standard for what constitutes a multivitamin, their nutrient composition varies by brand and product. Multivitamins supplements should be taken once or twice a […]
Since I work out every day and perform strenuous exercises that involve strength training, I give immense importance to diet as well. We break your muscle in the gym and build the muscle outside of the gym. Now the time we spend in gym is around 5% of the day and it is other 95% […]
Gluten is present in Wheat, Barley and Rye. Some of the researches state that wheat causes inflammation and gastrointestinal distress, contributes to autoimmune disease and a host of other issues by stimulating an over – release of Zonulin , a protein that controls the permeability of the tight junctions between the cells lining your gut […]
Few Health issues are listed below: Frailty Starvation Poor insulin resistance/glycemic control Metabolic problems increase Diabetes Osteoporosis Hormone dysregulation Low strength Higher risk of hospitalization Weakness Low energy Low Immunity Higher chances of accidental falls ~Praveen Jada *Do read the Disclaimer
Fasting for Body Composition – One of the most common reasons fasting has become so popular is because of its ability to dramatically impact body composition and promote fat loss. Due to its ability to suppress hunger and increase fat oxidation Fasting for Energy and Mental Clarity -The energy and mental clarity that comes from a ketogenic state during […]
Few of the Complications of High Body Fat Early mortality Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Diabetes Elevated Lipids in blood Fatty Liver and Liver Dysfunction Chronic Kidney Disease Gallbladder disease Cancer Arthritis Back pain Pregnancy complications Menstrual abnormalities Shortness of breath Sleep apnea Impaired heart function Impaired immune function Complications of Low Body Fat Low cushioning to […]
Different kinds of Hypothesis and reasons behind why some people may have High LDL yet healthy without any metabolic diseases. Many experts claim that a higher LDL may not be detrimental to health rather more useful, provided our “Triglycerides are low and HDL is High”. Reputed International Medical Associations and many recent scientific studies determined […]
First of all let us try to understand how fat is metabolized in the stomach and then enters into our bloodstream. In animals, these fats are obtained from food or are synthesized by the liver. Lipogenesis is the process of synthesizing these fats.The majority of lipids found in the human body from ingesting food are triglycerides and cholesterol. Lipid metabolism […]