Key Takeaways Daily Cancer Exposures Smoke Exposure Tobacco smoke exposes the body to carcinogenic chemicals through the lungs, mouth, blood and tissues. Secondhand smoke adds risk for people who never chose the exposure. Cigarettes received strong public campaigns because the product was clear, the harm was visible and the industry lost public trust. The American … Read more
Key Takeaways Blood Sugar Basics Berberine & Glucose Berberine is a yellow plant compound found in herbs such as barberry, goldenseal and Oregon grape. People use it most often for blood sugar, insulin response, lipids and gut related concerns. Human trials and meta analyses show that berberine can lower fasting glucose, HbA1c and after meal … Read more
Key Takeaways Taurine Basics Taurine is an amino sulfonic acid found throughout the body. Taurine does not build muscle protein the way most amino acids do. Taurine stays in cells as a free compound, with high levels in the heart, skeletal muscle and retina. Reviews of taurine biology describe it as abundant in many tissues … Read more
Key Takeaways Magnesium & Energy Cell Energy Your body uses magnesium every time your cells make energy. ATP is the small energy carrier inside your cells. Magnesium attaches to ATP so your body can use that energy for muscle movement, brain signals and normal repair (1). Low magnesium gives your cells less help with daily … Read more
Key Takeaways Walking Benefits Easy Daily Movement Walking gives your body movement without beating up your joints. You do not need special gear, hard training or a perfect plan. You only need a route you can repeat. Walking can help your heart, muscles, blood sugar, mood, sleep and appetite when you do it often. Many … Read more