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Physiology Friday #206: Is Too Much Protein Damaging to Your Arteries?

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. High-protein diets are often advocated for building muscle, losing weight, and optimizing body composition. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In fairness, 0.8

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Physiology Friday #200: Higher Aerobic Fitness is Tied to Slower Biological Aging

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. A few biochemical measures were associated with biological age: higher triglycerides predicted faster age acceleration while higher HDL cholesterol predicted slower age acceleration.

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Physiology Friday #230: Cutting Sugar vs. Cutting Carbs for Cardiometabolic Health

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. The debate over whether carbohydrates or sugar are the true culprits behind modern health issues has long stirred controversy among nutrition experts, diet enthusiasts, and the general public alike.

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Physiology Friday #224: Does Protein Timing Matters for Gains in Strength and Hypertrophy?

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. The effects of two different timing of high protein diets on body composition, muscular performance, and biochemical markers in resistance-trained males. You can watch the YouTube video here. kg in the immediate intake group.

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Physiology Friday #228: Identifying Sleep Patterns that Influence Chronic Disease Risk

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. This irregular sleep pattern misaligns circadian rhythms and disrupts physiology. “The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life.”

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur.