3 Ways Protein Shakes Can Help You Lose Weight
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…
Is It OK to Eat the Same Thing Every Day?
Perhaps you find cooking a rewardless chore. Or maybe strict eating habits serve your goal of a fitter, leaner body. As distinctly different as these two types may seem, many people within each have adopted the same strategy: Eat the same thing every day. But can you really repeat the same food every day —…
17+ Biohacking Panacea Supplements & Therapies, & Tools You Should Know
You probably already know the core components of deep health. On your biohacking journey, you’ll certainly come across certain things with a suspiciously long list of use cases and benefits, yet with minimal to zero side effects. Most of them are indeed too good to be true. After experimenting with thousands of fancy molecules, therapies,…
At the Buck, Oncology + Neurobiology = Nephrology?
Serendipitous findings lead from a search for anti-cancer agents to a promising treatment for Huntington’s disease … and kidney stones What happens when an oncologist and a neurobiologist meet in a hallway sounds like it might be the beginning of a bad joke, but it’s actually a story of what new discoveries can be…
OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Genes
What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is considered a multi-symptom psychiatric disorder. It affects 2-3% of the population worldwide. Genetic studies show that it is strongly heritable, involving both common and rare genetic variants. Heritability studies in twins show that OCD is ~50% heritable with monozygotic twins having a concordance rate of 50-87%[ref][ref] OCD often…
Do You Really Want a Salty Electrolyte Drink? Here’s Why Hydrate is Better
Staying hydrated is essential to living a healthy life. Obviously, we all need water for day-to-day bodily function, but when you’re sweating a lot (like when you’re working out), it’s crucial that you quickly replenish the fluids that you’ve lost through sweat. Plain water is OK, but supplemental hydration beverages help add essential electrolytes and…
Ultimate Guide to Maximize Your Collagen Levels Naturally
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…