Category: metabolism
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Bamboo Shoots
Alternative Title: The Health Benefits of Bamboo Shoots Ray Peat has mentioned a rather novel food for health on several occasions – Bamboo Shoots. They are commonly eaten in Asian cuisine, where they grow natively. As the name suggests, they are the young shoots or ‘sprouts’ of bamboo plants, which are tender and crisp before…
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TLR-4 Inhibitors
Alternative Title: TLR-4, Benefits of Inhibiting TLR-4 Toll-Like Receptor 4 is a receptor in the immune system. It detects damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), which are endogenous compounds released during injury or stress by cells. The most common DAMP and function of TRL-4, is instigating inflammation and an immune response to Lipopolysaccharide or Endotoxin. Essentially, TLR-4…
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Creatine Monohydrate
Alternative Title: Creatine Benefits, The Benefits of Creatine Monohydrate Creatine or Creatine Monohydrate is arguably the most popular and basic bodybuilding and exercise supplement after protein powder and caffeine or preworkout. Creatine can come in other forms, but the most affordable and conventional form is creatine monoyhydrate. During exercise, particularly high-intensity activity like weightlifting, Adenosine…
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Malic Acid
Malic Acid or Malate is an organic acid in many fruits and vegetables, and in the human body. Malic acid is an intermediary in the Krebs cycle, which is the metabolic process that turns food into ATP or energy. The Krebs cycle is also known as the Citric Acid and Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA). Since…
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DHEA And Its Benefits – How To Increase DHEA Naturally
DHEA – or Dehydroepiandrosterone – is one of the “youthful” hormones, and a precursor to Testosterone and Estrogen. DHEA supplementation more readily converts to Testosterone and Androgens than Pregnenolone. DHEA is a neurosteroid, with potent effects on brain health and the nervous system. DHEA is synthesized in great amounts in the brain from Pregnenolone, and…
