What is metabolic confusion?

In the restless world of dieting, metabolic confusion has become a hot topic. Unlike traditional approaches to eating that stick to consistent calorie restrictions, metabolic confusion introduces flexibility by alternating between high-calorie and low-calorie days. The theory? Keep your metabolism guessing, and you’ll avoid weight-loss plateaus. But does it really work and should you try…

December 24, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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What is your metabolic age and how do you calculate it?

You're familiar with your chronological age, but there’s another measure that could be even more relevant when it comes to your health—your metabolic age. This lesser-known metric gives you an idea of how your body is aging on the inside, and it’s often a better indicator of overall health than the number of candles on…

December 23, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

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What are keto gummies and will they help you shift body fat?

Stroll down the dietary supplement aisle in your local supermarket or health food shop and you'll be dazzled by a colourful array of gummy supplements, each promising unique health benefits. Among them, you might notice sleep gummies for better rest, apple cider vinegar gummies for digestion, collagen gummies for skin health, creatine gummies for…

June 16, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is choline inositol and do you need it?

Choline inositol supplements have gained significant attention for their potential benefits in managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. This powerful combination of nutrients helps regulate insulin levels, balance hormones, and support overall metabolic health, making it a popular PCOS supplement for women seeking to alleviate the worst…

June 2, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What are weight loss gummies and do they really work?

In the constantly-innovating world of health and wellness dietary supplements, gummies have become a popular and convenient way to increase intake of essential nutrients and expedite various health and performance goals. From apple cider vinegar gummies that promise better digestive function, to collagen gummies for skin health, creatine gummies for muscle growth, sleep gummies for…

June 1, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is Ozempic and how do weight-loss drugs work?

In the war against two of the world's most pressing health challenges - obesity and type-2 diabetes - a major new offensive has been opened by the discovery of a new generation of weight-loss drugs. Of these new pharmaceutical interventions Ozempic, the brand name of manufacturer Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide formulation, has attracted the most interest…

May 20, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Should you be worried about blood sugar spikes?

If you follow any health and fitness accounts on social media it can feel like everyone is talking about their blood sugar levels. Thanks to the rapid emergence of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) - in part thanks to the near non-stop promotion by Dr Tim Spector of his ZOE personalised nutrition app - which give…

May 20, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Dr Stacy Sims: Why women should never exercise on an empty stomach

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

May 18, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What are apple cider vinegar gummies and should you take them?

Apple cider vinegar gummies are a relatively new type of gummy dietary supplement that have surged in popularity, much like greens powders including AG1, and broken out of the specialist health and wellness market to find fans in the mainstream lifestyle wellbeing world. Apple cider vinegar, also known as ACV, has long been touted in…

Dr Stacy Sims: Should women do ice baths after exercise?

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

April 25, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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