Month: August 2024

Looking for the top peptides to grow muscle and strength rapidly? While they’re no panacea (you still need to exercise), the right combination can make a difference. Of the dozens of potential “best bodybuilding peptides”, some have distinct advantages. Others have side effects of risks you should know. I’ve consolidated it all down to a…

Key takeaways:~ Colon cancer risk factors include environmental exposure (diet, toxicants, etc.) as well as genetic variants that increase or decrease your susceptibility.~ Regularly aspirin use also decreases the risk of colon cancer – for people with certain genetic variants.~ Understanding your genes can help you (and your doctor) determine if low-dose aspirin is a…

Our bodies use protein to build and repair muscle (and provide energy and break down food and support growth and development). But if you’re looking for other sources of protein — particularly those that don’t add loads of extra fat and calories — where should you start? How much protein (and how many calories) you need is…

Introducing the Buck Institute’s Reproductive Biology Hub, a one-of-a-kind facility to support research on the interactions between female reproductive biology and aging Scientists, brilliant as they may be, can’t be experts in every field. To help connect scientists with the tools and expertise outside of their own niche, core facilities supply centralized resources that span…

  Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

Reviewed by Denise Asafu-Adjei, M.D., MPH A few years back, PN co-founder John Berardi, PhD, posted a shirtless photo of himself on his 47th birthday. He called it his “anti-regress pic” and thanked 30 years of squats, deadlifts, presses, and chin-ups—among other exercises—for his chiseled six-pack, pumped chest, and bulging biceps. The question many commenters…

Weight loss is hard. No matter if you’re an athlete cutting to make a particular weight class or someone just looking to burn a few pounds. Peptides are one of the most powerful health optimization substances of my lifetime. Especially to turbocharge your weight loss. They work great and have minimal side effects, when used…

Key takeaways:~ Balance is key with folate.~ Having enough folate helps to protect against cancer.~ Excess folate is linked to the growth of tumors. What is the connection between folic acid or other folates and cancer growth? Folate is needed for cells to replicate, which is one reason it is so important to get enough…

If you’re looking to build muscle, the benefits of protein shakes are clear: They’re a convenient and dense source of protein and can help you recover faster between workouts. But what if you’re working to shed some pounds? Are protein shakes good for weight loss? Tasty, portable, and quick to make, protein shakes provide a…