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Weekly Health Quiz: Butyrate Production, Bird Flu and Hernia Treatments
1 How can you best support your body’s production of butyrate for a healthier gut? Switch to a high-fiber and high-fat diet to improve general gut comfort Focus on eating more whole foods rich in fiber like vegetables and fruits Eating whole foods like vegetables, legumes and whole grains provides the fiber your gut bacteria need to produce butyrate, which…
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Butyrate — Fueling a Normal Gut Environment and Supporting Energy Production
You might have heard that fiber is good for your gut, and there is a straightforward reason for that advice: certain substances called short-chain fatty acids, or SCFAs. One SCFA in particular, butyrate, often appears in discussions about normal colon function and everyday energy metabolism in the cells that line your colon. This article provides an overview of butyrate’s role…
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Weekly Health Quiz: Bird Flu, Vitamin K and Poor Sleep Habits
1 Which lifestyle factor is most likely to drain your cellular energy faster than it can be replenished? Consuming a high-protein diet, which increases metabolic demands on mitochondria Performing high-intensity exercise, which temporarily increases ATP usage Consuming ultraprocessed foods high in vegetable oils and processed sugars Ultraprocessed foods disrupt mitochondrial function and lack essential nutrients for cellular health, making it…
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Weekly Health Quiz: Ozempic Dangers, PUFA Risks and Butyrate Production
1 What is the recommended approach to increasing butyrate production based on your gut health? Increase fiber intake immediately, regardless of gut health If your gut is healthy, eat fiber-rich foods; if compromised, start with whole fruits and white rice While fiber promotes butyrate production, it is only beneficial if your gut is healthy. If your gut is compromised, start…
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Low-Level Chronic Glyphosate Linked to Fetal Harms and Reproductive Toxicity
You’re living in a world where a common product used in gardens and the food supply could impact your ability to have children. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in many popular weed killers, is raising concerns about its effects on fertility and fetal health, even with low-level exposure. Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide, a chemical designed to kill unwanted plants…
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Statins Raise Glaucoma Risk
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that damages your optic nerve, the connection between your eye and your brain. This damage leads to irreversible vision loss and even blindness. Often, glaucoma is linked to increased pressure inside your eye, known as intraocular pressure (IOP). This pressure harms the delicate nerve fibers of your optic nerve. Think of the optic nerve…
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Chocolate Benefits, Vitamin E and Brain Health
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Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk, While Milk Chocolate Adds Pounds
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s ineffective use of insulin. This condition occurs when cells become resistant to insulin or when your pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes leads to serious health complications. The prevalence of Type…
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ICU Doctors’ Ability to Save Lives Vary Wildly
In the United States, ICU (intensive care unit) mortality rates range between 8% and 25% depending on various factors,1 such as patient demographics and where the facility is located. These numbers illustrate a critical issue — the survival chances of ICU patients plainly depend on where and how they are treated. ICU doctors, or intensivists, are at the forefront of…
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US Diabetes Rates Rise to Nearly 1 in 6 Adults
Nearly 1 in 6 American adults now live with diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 The data, from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning August 2021 to August 2023, reveal that the overall prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. has climbed to 15.8%. This figure includes both diagnosed and undiagnosed cases,…
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