Reparative Health & Wellness
Key Takeaways What Are AGEs Basic Idea Advanced glycation end products, often called AGEs, are compounds that form when sugars bind to protein or fat and then change shape over time. This process is called glycation. It can happen inside the body, and it can also happen during cooking. AGEs build faster when heat is … Read more
Key Takeaways Glycation is one of the quiet ways sugar changes your body over time. It can make the fibers in your artery walls less springy, even before you feel anything wrong. Glycation Process Sugar Sticks Glycation is a non enzymatic reaction. That means sugar can attach to proteins without your body choosing it. The … Read more
Key Takeaways Sleep & Recovery Sleep & Appetite Weight loss tips that actually work often start at night, not in the gym. Short sleep tends to raise the risk of future weight gain in adults, and that link shows up again and again in large reviews (Bacaro et al., 2020; Wu, Zhai and Zhang, 2014). … Read more
Key Takeaways The Vessel Lining Endothelium Basics The endothelium is the thin layer of cells that lines the inside of arteries, veins, and tiny blood vessels. This layer helps control blood flow, keeps blood from clotting too easily, and helps the vessel wall stay smooth and calm. When this lining works well, blood moves with … Read more
Key Takeaways What CGMs Show Device Basics A continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, is a small sensor worn on the skin. It checks glucose in the fluid under the skin every few minutes and sends those readings to a phone or reader. Continuous glucose monitors can help you spot high blood sugar spikes after meals … Read more
Key Takeaways Insulin Release Beta Cells Insulin keeps blood sugar within a safe range across the day. It is made by beta cells in the pancreas, which is a gland behind the stomach. These cells sense rising glucose in the blood, then release insulin into the bloodstream so other tissues can respond (Röder et al., … Read more