Tag: Lipid Profile
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The Bioactive Power of Matcha: Perspectives on Metabolic Regulation, Microbiome Modulation, and Longevity Pathways
Matcha, a shade-grown green tea powder, offers highly concentrated catechins, amino acids, and antioxidants that impact metabolic function, cardiovascular risk, aging biomarkers, and gut health. This review synthesizes mechanistic insights, clinical evidence, and timing protocols, highlighting matcha’s unique role in precision nutrition, preventive health, and aging science.
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Dyslipidemia Unmasked: A Functional Medicine Approach to Identifying and Reversing Its True Root Causes
Dyslipidemia extends far beyond cholesterol, often signaling deeper imbalances like insulin resistance, inflammation, and gut dysbiosis. Advanced biomarkers like ApoB, Lp(a), and hs-CRP uncover these root causes, enabling targeted, lifestyle-based interventions that offer more effective cardiovascular protection than traditional management alone.
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Tennis as Metabolic Medicine: How a High-Intensity, Intermittent Sport Improves Health Across the Lifespan
Tennis blends aerobic base with anaerobic bursts to enhance insulin sensitivity, lower arterial stiffness, improve lipid profiles, and support healthier body composition. Regular participation also reduces blood pressure and resting heart rate, making tennis a sustainable intervention for metabolic health from youth to older adults.
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Metabolic Health Management
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has emerged as a promising natural dietary intervention for metabolic health, with research showing benefits for blood glucose control, insulin sensitivity, lipid profiles, and weight management through its acetic acid content, serving as a safe adjunct to lifestyle interventions.