Exercise Associated Muscle Cramping (EAMC) Prevention - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Exercise Associated Muscle Cramping (EAMC) is painful contractions in the skeletal muscles soon after exercise....
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- Sep 11, 2023
- 3 min
Aspartame Sweetener and Cancer Classification - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Aspartame (E951) is an artificial sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar, meaning a miniscule amount is required to sweeten...
- Aug 7, 2023
- 3 min
Leucine Supplementation - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Leucine is an essential amino acid found in various protein-rich foods (e.g. meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy). It is...
- Jul 31, 2023
- 3 min
BCAA - Branch Chain Amino Acids - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are amino acids (AAs) with a branched chain in their structure. Their unique nature is...
- Jul 24, 2023
- 3 min
EAA - Essential Amino Acids - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Amino acids (AAs) are macromolecules that are the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 amino acids, each composed of a...
- Jul 17, 2023
- 5 min
What is Whey Protein? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Whey is a popular supplement due to it being water-soluble, cheap, and a complete protein. Water-soluble means it’s easy to...
- Jun 5, 2023
- 4 min
What are Inositol Supplements? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: In the body, inositol assists with areas such as cell signaling, insulin response, hormones, and neurotransmitters. It is a...
- Mar 13, 2023
- 4 min
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - The Apeiron Life Perspective
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...
- Jan 30, 2023
- 4 min
What is Phosphatidylcholine? - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Choline is an essential nutrient but neither a vitamin nor a mineral, as it is a coenzyme that assists many cellular...
- Nov 28, 2022
- 4 min
Q&A: Neurosurgeon Dr. Raphael Guzman on Cognitive Health
In the past few weeks, we've explored cognitive function decline with aging, including early-onset dementia. Of particular interest to...
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
Urolithin-A Supplementation - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Sarcopenia is a term used to describe the gradual decline in muscle mass and function with age. After the age of 40 years, it...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 6 min
Adaptogens - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: A new interest in adaptogens has led to a renewed focus and definition of their properties. Originally in the West, they were...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 1 min
Maca - Adaptogens, What are They?
What it is: A Peruvian root that has a butterscotch flavor and is part of the cruciferous family (related to cauliflower, kale, and...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Cordyceps- Adaptogens, What are They?
What it is: A grim fungus that grows by infecting particular insect species, altering their behavior, and eventually killing them to use...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Lion's Mane - Adaptogens, What are They?
What it is: A fungus with a white beard-like appearance. A mild, succulent mushroom that, although classified as rare to find wild, is...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Reishi - Adaptogens, What are They?
What it is: A solid fan-shaped fungus that comes in multiple colors, but the most commonly known is the varnished, red kidney-shaped...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Chaga - Adaptogens, What are They?
What it is: A light, mild mushroom that blends well in chocolate-based items such as rice puddings or hot chocolate. Traditionally brewed...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
Ashwagandha - What Are Adaptogens?
What it is: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, comes from an evergreen shrub that grows in...
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Dietary Supplements - The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Dietary supplements can take many forms, such as pills, powders, liquids, or gummies, which contain various ingredients such...
- Jul 20, 2022
- 8 min
Sleep Supplements – The Apeiron Life Perspective
What it is: Supplements are ingested vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other extracts designed to support health. They are not...
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