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Foundations of GLP-1 Support: Nutritional and Lifestyle Strategies for Healthy Glucose Metabolism

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Promoting GI health and balanced detoxification mechanisms , ensuring nutrient sufficiency, and maintaining muscle mass are crucial for individuals aiming for healthy glucose and insulin metabolism, as well as balanced hormone levels. Ultimately, GLP-1 hormones represent a critical component in metabolic health.

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Two Next-Generation Probiotics You Should Know About: Anaerostipes and Akkermansia

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Interestingly, the human body has approximately the same number of human cells as bacterial cells. Researchers are beginning to understand how specific bacteria, their metabolites, and syntrophic interactions support human health. muciniphila’s influence on healthy blood glucose metabolism and body composition.

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Bioactive Peptides From the Fava Bean: The Future of Muscular Health?

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Muscular health has been shown to improve body composition , metabolic health , and longevity by decreasing the risk for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. Two recent clinical studies examined the effect of an innovative ingredient, NPN_1 (PeptiStrong TM ), on muscle health and DOMS.

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Muscle Tone & Metabolism: Sculpting from the Inside Out

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The role of muscle tone in metabolic health Metabolic health refers to how well the body generates and processes energy, taking into account cardiovascular risk, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, and waist circumference. What are some nutrients that can support muscle tone?

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Does L-Glutamine Support Healthy Weight Management?

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Obesity is a public health concern that can negatively impact overall health, including promoting unhealthy inflammatory responses and affecting cardiometabolic , gastrointestinal (GI), endocrine, and immune health. Seeking to maintain a healthy weight is clinically relevant to billions of people worldwide. in the control group.

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Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers

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To read more about peptides: Collagen Peptides to Promote Skeletal Muscle New study demonstrates the benefits of collagen peptides for improving body composition combined with exercise Muscle Tone Matters: The Key to Optimal Body Composition and Metabolic Health By Bri Mesenbring, MS, CNS, LDN

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Understanding Calorie Needs

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There is a lot of misinformation about calorie intake, calorie counting, and body weight. Nutrition is a key component of overall health, so let’s make sure people have the basic information about calorie needs to make informed decisions. Understanding Calorie Needs Calories are the energy that our body needs to survive.