Healthy fats vs Unhealthy Fats: Metabolism, Fat-Loss & Cognition
Vitalscend / Nutrition / Healthy Fats vs Unhealthy Fats Why does the type of fat matter more than the total amount? For years, dietary guidelines emphasized eating less…
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The Science of Healthy Fats: Omega 3, EVOO, MUFA, & PUFA
Vitalscend / Nutrition / Science of Healthy Fats The Role of Fats Fats supply dense energy, build cell membranes, serve as precursors to signaling molecules (eicosanoids/oxylipins), and enable…
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How Many Carbs is Low Carb? The Science of Relative Low Carb
Vitalscend / Nutrition / Relative Low Carb How many carbs is low carb? Carbohydrate needs aren’t universal. A sedentary person eating 200–250 g of carbs daily may experience…
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Low Carb for Metabolic Health: Glucose, HbA1C & Lipids
Vitalscend / Nutrition / Low Carb for Metabolic Health Low Carb for Metabolic Health High intake of refined carbohydrates leads to repeated spikes in blood sugar and insulin….
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Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss: How Much To Eat To Lose Weight
Vitalscend / Nutrition / Calorie Deficit Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss A calorie deficit occurs when energy intake is lower than daily energy expenditure, forcing the body to…
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Body Recomposition: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time
Vitalscend / Fitness & Nutrition / Body Recomposition What is Body Recomposition? Body recomposition refers to the simultaneous reduction of fat mass (FM) and the increase or preservation…
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Glucose Tracking for Weight Loss and Metabolic Function
Vitalscend / Biohacking / Glucose Tracking What is Glucose Tracking? Glucose tracking involves measuring blood sugar levels. Monitoring glucose helps one assess glucose spikes and drops in the…
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Optimal Protein Intake: Guide, Science & Foods
Vitalscend / Supplements / Optimal Protein Intake What is Protein? Proteins are complex molecules composed of amino acid chains connected by peptide bonds, serving as the body’s fundamental…
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Creatine Monohydrate: Science, Uses and Benefits
Vitalscend / Supplements / Creatine What is Creatine? Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found primarily in muscle cells. It’s composed of three amino acids: glycine, arginine, and…
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Complex Carbs: The Key to Metabolic Health, Energy & Stable Glucose
Vitalscend / Nutrition / Complex Carbs The Role of Carbohydrates in Energy Carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for the human body. (1) These molecules contain carbon,…
