What it is: Weight loss can be challenging for many people, even following a well-balanced diet and exercise regimen. Because of this, some may look for other methods to support weight loss, such as medication. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are medications that have recently gained popularity for promoting weight loss. However, the published clinical studies are often sponsored by the drug manufacturer, introducing the possibility of a biased study. Glucagon-like p

What it is: Menstruation is the routine clearance of the uterus lining. It is a cyclical process maintained by hormones to dispose of...

What it is: Menopause occurs ~50 years of age when a female’s process of menstruation has ceased for 12 months. The end of periods means...

What it is: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant compound made by almost all cells of the body and used in the mitochondria for energy...

What it is: Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition designed a new nutrient profiling system in order to rank foods for positive...

What it is: The evidence of alcohol's impact on the body (Part 1) and its disruption of health goals (Part 2) has been laid out in our...

What it is: The impact of alcohol on the body is widespread and, therefore, a disruptor of health goals within nutrition, sleep, and...

What it is: In the body, alcohol is a highly absorbed substance, whether through the brain barrier, cell walls, fat, muscle, organs, or...

What it is: Cholesterol gets a bad rap, but it is a vital lipid that forms every cell membrane in our bodies. This lipid is needed to...

What it is: As we age, a certain degree of cognitive decline is expected to occur; however, we can adapt our lifestyles to minimize this...

What it is: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a common chronic condition that affects how the body regulates and utilizes glucose for energy. Typically, it leads to high blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production and/or insulin resistance. Insulin is a blood glucose regulator without which our body can’t clear and utilize glucose effectively. T2DM affects glucose metabolism and can have other health complications. Spikes and chronic high blood glucose levels

What it is: In the 1990s, former military biochemist and current nutritionist, Karen Hurd, developed the Bean Protocol after her 18-month-old daughter was exposed to organophosphates (found in insecticides), leading to seizures and near-death liver failure. After doctors could not devise a solution, she began reading and researching for herself and found that soluble fiber might help detoxify her daughter's liver from the toxin buildup. Although these specific organophosphate

What it is: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, comes from an evergreen shrub that grows in...

What it is: Mindful eating is a technique where an individual focuses on the sensory properties of eating. The emphasis is on internal...

What it is: A small 8-week diet and lifestyle intervention trial looked to increase the amount of methylation within the participant's...

What it is: It is a bright yellow, bitter supplement extracted from the stem, stem bark, root, and root bark of different plants rich in...

What it is: There are two main categories of nutrients Macronutrients and Micronutrients. The classifications refer to the quantities we...

Carb cycling is the dietary eating pattern of alternating high and low carbohydrates. This is done by maintaining relatively the same...

What it is: Both vegan and vegetarian are plant-based. But what exactly does plant-based mean? There are various definitions, but the...

Our Apeiron Life Scientific Advisory Board members review each perspective post. As you enter into the final few weeks before any...