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Exaggerated Claims about Newly Discovered "Exercise in a Pill"

Physiologically Speaking

Researchers claim to have discovered “exercise in a pill” every few years, like clockwork. Inevitably the media becomes fascinated with this new molecule or pill and runs wild with headlines about how we have found a way to mimic exercise without all of the hard work (finally).

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Disentangling the Metabolic Effects of the Ketogenic Diet and Ketone Supplements during Exercise

Physiologically Speaking

More contentious is whether ketogenic diets have any utility for exercise performance, especially among high-level athletes. This dietary approach has been studied for weight loss, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. fat and carbohydrates).

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What To Eat To Lose Weight & Maintain Muscle

Dr. Paddy Barrett

A 10 to 15kg weight loss in those who are overweight can reverse diabetes in 57% of patients with diabetes 1. Even in diabetics of normal weight (BMI<27), weight loss can reverse diabetes 2. Share For a 45-year-old male, 180cm tall, 95 kg in weight, exercising 4 to 5 times per week (Because you should be!).

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

The throng of epidemiological evidence hasn’t helped either — one week “butter is back” and the next, red meat is giving us diabetes. For instance, individuals adopting vegan or vegetarian diets might also demonstrate positive health behaviors like not smoking, moderating alcohol intake, and regular exercise.

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Can the Recent Stanford Vegan vs. Omnivore Twin Study Inform Us about the “Optimal” Diet for Cardiometabolic Health?

Physiologically Speaking

The throng of epidemiological evidence hasn’t helped either — one week “butter is back” and the next, red meat is giving us diabetes. For instance, individuals adopting vegan or vegetarian diets might also demonstrate positive health behaviors like not smoking, moderating alcohol intake, and regular exercise.

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Physiology Friday #208: Creatine Boosts Cognitive Performance and Brain Energy Levels during Sleep Deprivation

Physiologically Speaking

On Wednesday, I published a post on the philosophy and physiology of an “exercise pill.” Creatine is a supplement that improves muscle strength and exercise performance better than most other ergogenic aids. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Acute sleep loss is also insidious.