Research of the Week Only one type of human fat cell responds to insulin. After mechanical loading (lifting heavy things), muscle cells tell fat cells to release fat. Less sleep for new mothers, faster aging. Metabolic rate doesn’t have to decline with age. Obesity may increase virality. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 513: Gina Swire: […]
Research of the Week Mussels remove microplastics from the water and poop them out. Small amounts of alcohol may help make people with heart trouble healthier. Reminder: there is no “junk” DNA. Mice can willfully give themselves dopamine pulses. Can you? More omega-3 in the blood, longer life. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 510: Lisa […]
Research of the Week While processed meat intake was linked to worse cognitive health, unprocessed meat intake was linked to better cognitive health (although they didn’t emphasize that last part in the conclusion). Babies born with higher levels of oxidized LDL in their cord blood have poorer pancreatic beta cell function. For learning to read, […]
Research of the Week Older dancers have superior gait and balance. Great way for seniors to “train.” Having elevated blood sugar levels “reprogram” your stem cells to increase your risk of atherosclerosis. A piece of chocolate for breakfast is better for fighting jet lag than the same piece of chocolate at night. Muscle relaxants don’t […]
Want to pursue a career as a Primal Health Coach? Or maybe you just want to really drill down and learn everything you can for your own personal knowledge? Enter the sweepstakes today for a chance to win free tuition to the Primal Health Coach Certification Course, a $4,495 value. Research of the Week Going […]
Research of the Week Fasting insulin levels predict non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, even in the absence of diabetes. More magnesium, less hostility. MCT oil improves cognitive function in elderly subjects. Keto mice drink less alcohol. The anti-epileptic potential of melatonin. COVID changed brains even in those who weren’t infected. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 503: […]
Research of the Week Extraversion is linked to more happiness than being agreeable. More testosterone, views more discordant with the majority. Barefoot walking is easier on the knees in people with osteoarthritis. For lowering uric acid, a high protein diet beats a high unsaturated fat or high carb diet. Low-carb diets reduce LDL particle number […]
Research of the Week OLED is a little better than LED for circadian rhythms, but not by much. Obesity drove the pandemic. Some gut bacteria metabolize cholesterol. Plant “milk” leads to iodine deficiency. Cow milk leads to sufficiency. Men are more likely to make extreme decisions and changes than women. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode […]
Research of the Week In the absence of weight loss, there is no difference in blood glucose whether you’re getting 10% or 30% of dietary energy from carbs. In the study, 10% meant 65 grams of carbs per day or more. Female chimps prioritize protein. Do you? A survey of natural sounds, their benefits, and […]
Research of the Week What accounts for the differences in alcohol consumption outcomes? Dogs may detect COVID-19. Autonomic imbalances in American football players. Tsimane hunter-gatherers have brains that age more slowly. Eat asparagus with your steak and red wine. Doesn’t matter when or how: just get your steps in. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 495: […]