Designs for Health

JULY 17, 2025

Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood glucose levels in response to low blood glucose, heightened sympathetic nervous system activity (e.g., during stress, such as fasting or exercise), and elevated circulating amino acids. Ultimately, GLP-1 hormones represent a critical component in metabolic health.

Nutrition

The Sporting

MAY 7, 2023

While the cold temperature of wild waters may shock your system, it compels you to concentrate on your breathing, which can calm your nervous system. If you have a high vagal tone, your body can physically relax more quickly after periods of stress, thanks to the effective functioning of your parasympathetic nervous system.

Immune system

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Fatigue – Fatigue, which affects both the muscles and the central nervous system, also plays a vital role in strain injury. Continued loading of a fatiguing muscle will result in eventual mechanical failure, just like any other material. Strength training impacts bone, connective tissue, and muscles.

Strength

Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Research suggests that optimal nervous system function is dependent on magnesium. Supplementation with magnesium was also shown to help support exercise-related fatigue and muscle strength. Preclinical studies have observed increases in nitric oxide production in the presence of magnesium deficiencies.

Nervous system

Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

It may also modulate circulating levels of stress hormones and signaling factors related to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the autonomic nervous system, as commonly measured by the biomarkers cortisol and salivary -amylase. It has been shown to increase lean body mass and muscle strength in both male and female subjects.

Physical Activity