Brad King
Cellular Energy: The Key to Health, Vitality, and Longevity
Cellular energy is the backbone of life, and without it, well… nothing really works. So let’s dive into what cellular energy is, how it’s produced, and how two powerful nutrients—CoQ10 and shilajit—can help you keep your energy engines running efficiently for a longer, healthier life.
Brad King
Are Probiotics Responsible for Your Happiness? The Surprising Gut-Brain Connection. By Brad King, MS, MFS
When you think about love and happiness, your gut probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But what if I told you that a handful of tiny microbes living in your digestive tract could help brighten your mood, deepen your connections with others, and even make you feel more loving? Enter Lactobacillus reuteri and other gut-friendly bacteria. These “happy bugs” do more than digest food—they actively communicate with your brain through neurochemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin[1]. Here’s the scoop on how they work, why they’re missing in many of us, and how you can bring them back...
Brad King
The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 2)
Brad King In the realm of cardiovascular health, the winds of change are reshaping our understanding of heart disease risk factors. Traditionally, high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were considered the primary villain in the narrative of cardiovascular disease. However, recent research has begun to draw the curtain back on a more complex scene, revealing actors that play roles equally, if not more, critical in the development of heart disease: insulin resistance, C-reactive protein (CRP), and the nuanced world of LDL particle size. The Unseen Culprits: Insulin Resistance and CRP Insulin resistance, a condition where cells in muscles, fat,...
Brad King
The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 1)
These medications rank among the world's most frequently prescribed, largely due to the prevailing medical consensus that even moderate increases in LDL cholesterol significantly heighten mortality risk. WRONG!
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