What it is: There are two main types of fat within the human body. White adipose tissue (WAT) is a yellow substance with a simple cellular structure. However, it is an efficient energy storage system and an incredibly complex endocrine organ that secretes hormones and bioactive molecules known as adipokines. A healthy amount of fat is vital as it cushions our organs and insulates body heat. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is not as prevalent as WAT, but it has unique metabolic a

What it is: Water is essential for daily functions, including carrying nutrients, oxygen, and waste to/from cells. The recommended amount...

What it is: Previously, we covered the timing and quantity of protein ; this article will focus on protein quality. Quality has multiple...

What it is: Maintaining longevity and health is more dependent upon protein than you might realize. Our muscles play a crucial role in...

What it is: Creatine (C) is a natural chemical our body forms using three amino acids (glycine, methionine, and arginine), and three...

We caught up with Apeiron Life Founder Geoff’s Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) experience as he tested out our new program, which helps you to monitor your blood glucose levels in real-time. It’s a great tool to allow you insight into how food, sleep, and movement affect your blood glucose levels. Geoff decided to explore the CGM experience to gain further insight into his personal reactions to specific foods and how different types of movement could play a role in his h

What it is: Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) involves wearing a small compact device that measures your blood glucose (BG) levels, giving real-time feedback and allowing you to make choices directly aligned with optimized health. Our blood glucose response is highly individualized, so a CGM can provide insight into responses and patterns to assist in developing a personalized nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle program. Understanding your blood glucose trends can help you m

What it is: In the body, inositol assists with areas such as cell signaling, insulin response, hormones, and neurotransmitters. It is a...

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