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Brad King
Metformin vs Berberine as an Anti-Aging Treatment
Pretty much anyone over the age of 30 has heard about the infamous Fountain of Youth, the legendary spring believed to have the power to restore youth and vitality to those who drink from it. Despite the fact that tales of the Fountain of Youth have been around for centuries, there is no historical evidence to support its claim, and it is widely believed to be nothing more than a myth. What is not a myth, is the science surrounding the hormone insulin, and how elevated levels of this hormone are well documented to increase biological aging. As almost all...
Brad King
Intermittent Fasting - A Beginner’s Guide
There is so much interest surrounding the topic of intermittent fasting or IF these days, however there is also a great deal of confusion surrounding IF. I hope to clear up much of this confusion and in the process, give you more clarity on the subject and a quick starter guide for those who wish to try it out for yourself. IF 101 IF is a dietary strategy in which a person avoids the intake of food for many hours each day. The actual time varies depending on a person's goals, individual needs and health profile, however research indicates that...
Brad King
How and Why Carbs Make You Fat!
Let’s be real, everyone loves carbs. In fact, most of us are addicted to them! That’s because, many thousands of years ago, before the agricultural revolution, carbs were not nearly as plentiful, so we evolved to stock up on them whenever we could (think being stung by bees, just to taste some sweet honey). Despite today’s mainstream diet, which consists largely of carbohydrate containing foods (think bread, pasta, cereal, rice, etc.) to the tune of well over 50 percent of our calories, carbohydrates are not essential nutrients for our body. This is because our bodies have the ability to release...
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