Key takeaways:~ Vitamin K is an essential cofactor for reactions that turn on vitamin K-dependent (VKD) proteins.~ VKD proteins are important in blood clotting, bone health, and calcium regulation.~ Low vitamin K levels can increase the risk of osteoporosis, vascular calcification, heart valve calcification, and vascular dementia.~ Genetic variants related to vitamin K can impact…

If you’re serious about weightlifting, sports, or HIIT and have started researching how to take your progress to the next level, two supplements have likely surfaced at the top of your search results: creatine and protein. And there are many good reasons why. Both supplements have been extensively researched, and there’s a lot of data to support…

Key takeaways:~ C15:0 is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid with many promising health benefits.~ Higher levels of C15:0 are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, a reduced risk of diabetes, and a reduced risk of obesity.~ A clinical trial with supplemental C15 shows that it doesn’t promote weight loss but it may improve…

Collagen peptides have become one of the trendiest supplements over the last few years. Regularly making lists of top biohacking supplements alongside vitamin D, fish oil, creatine, and essential amino acids. Indeed, collagen peptide users report some impressive anecdotal benefits. Hundreds of brands now offer products. But they’re not all equal. Even if you hunt…

Does nature hold the secrets to longevity & optimal health? What if I told you that there’s a pure and organic substance that’s: 6,000X stronger than Vitamin C 800X stronger than CoQ10 550X stronger than Vitamin E 550X stronger than Green Tea Catechins 40X stronger than Beta-Carotene 2.75X stronger than lutein Years ago, it became…

Here’s what you need to know about our Clinical Research Core, Part 1   We are thrilled with the community’s enthusiastic response to our new clinical research program. Well known for groundbreaking basic research using worms, flies and mice, the Buck is proud to expand our scientific studies to include humans. The new Clinical Research…

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Have you ever thought, “If I just exercised a little more, I could lose that extra 20 pounds!” A new study published in September 2024 looked at the relationship between weight loss, aerobic exercise, and genetics. It attempts to answer the question, “Who loses weight and why? Losers and gainers:Studies of exercise for weight loss…

As the building blocks of protein, amino acids play a key role in muscle growth and repair. If you think of amino acids as a staff of 20 working to help you build muscle, one in particular — leucine — would be the head trainer, the star of the show, the CEO of Your Serious Gains, Inc….

If you’re trying to eat more veggies, choosing seasonal produce can help — fruits and veggies typically have the most flavor when they’re locally grown and in-season. But how can you eat seasonally in the middle of winter? That’s where winter vegetables come in. Winter veggies can help you get out of your “green beans again?!” rut, and…