“When fresh garlic is chopped or cut, you activate an enzyme called alliinase,” says gastroenterologist and Fiber Fueled author Will Bulsiewicz, MD. The alliinase, he explains, converts alliin (a sulfoxide in fresh garlic) to a compound called allicin, which is antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. (It’s also scientifically linked to being good for the heart.) From: Read more
AI-översikt Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio, is any physical activity that elevates your heart rate and breathing, using oxygen to fuel the body’s muscles. It’s characterized by rhythmic and repetitive movements, involving large muscle groups, and is generally sustained for an extended period. Examples include walking, running, swimming, cycling, and dancing. The term Read more
Growing old with microbes Everyone ages but not at the same rate. The microbiome is one of the determinants of healthy aging and is emerging as a biomarker of the difference between chronological age and biological age. The microbiome has a reciprocal relationship with the age of the host; it Read more
https://theepochtim.es/4aanl7 If you’ve ever felt like your workouts leave you hungrier than ever or that sugar cravings hit harder after exercising, it might not just be about willpower—it could be your genes. New research says the FTO gene may be driving those cravings as it alters muscle metabolism and makes Read more