Today, a break from the typical posts on this site. I've a bone to pick, due to a recent bombardment of ads for a specific supplement, "Bioma". If you've not been subjected to their brutal advertising blitz, you've no doubt seen a similar product add via your social media feed. They include glowing testimonials and … Continue reading Unpacking Probiotic Promises: Is Bioma Worth the Hype (and the Price Tag)?
A 2023 study reveals long-term keto dieters face a 30% higher heart disease risk, contradicting its “health hack” image. While beneficial for epilepsy, keto’s rapid weight loss often results in metabolic yo-yoing and serious health risks, including gut and heart issues. Experts recommend balanced alternatives for sustainable health.
A viral TikTok video highlighted a generational clash at Thanksgiving, showcasing differing dietary preferences: keto vs. MyPlate. Keto restricts carbs, leading to nutritional gaps and social isolation, with 80% abandoning the diet within two years. Hybrid approaches are emerging for athletes, seeking balance between keto’s fat-burning and MyPlate’s variety.
In 2019, ultrarunner Zach Bitter broke a 100-mile treadmill record using a keto diet, fueling with fats instead of carbs. However, his performance faltered in a 5K, highlighting the keto paradox: effective for endurance but challenging for high-intensity sprints. The article explores the benefits and limitations of keto in athletics.
The Metabolic Heist: How Ketosis Rewires Your Body In 2016, a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia stumbled onto a metabolic loophole. They discovered that ketones—those unassuming molecules churned out during ketosis—could infiltrate cancer cells, hijack their energy systems, and starve tumors of the glucose they desperately craved. The study didn’t declare … Continue reading Ketosis Unlocked: The Physiology and Evidence Supporting the Keto Diet
A Century-Old Diet Reimagined In 1921, a desperate mother brought her son to the Mayo Clinic, hoping for a cure for his violent epileptic seizures. Doctors prescribed a radical solution: a diet nearly devoid of carbohydrates, crammed with fat. Within weeks, his seizures vanished. This marked the birth of the ketogenic diet—a medical protocol that … Continue reading From Epilepsy Treatment to Endurance Trend: The Unlikely Journey of the Ketogenic Diet
What Are GLP-1 Drugs? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza), have gained attention for their ability to regulate blood sugar, promote weight loss, and potentially influence athletic performance. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, these drugs mimic the effects of the natural GLP-1 hormone, which plays … Continue reading GLP-1 Drugs and Endurance Athletes: Mechanisms, Doping Concerns, and Performance Implications
There's a familiar pattern recommended for most workouts. Start with a period of light activity, as a warm up. Then proceed with your workout. Finally, bring the intensity down in a gradual manner, the cool down. Proponents of this method tout the last stage as facilitating recovery, promoting clearing of metabolites from the muscles and … Continue reading Do cool downs matter?
