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Jan 287 min read
Endogenous Fats—The Body's Built-In Energy Reserve
Endogenous triglycerides are synthesized by the liver, primarily from excess dietary carbohydrates, and to a lesser extent from protein/fats
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Jan 2812 min read
Cholesterol: The Unsung Hero of Cellular Function and Health
The majority of cholesterol in circulation is synthesized by the liver (from excess carbohydrates for the most part) and other cells.
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Jan 2710 min read
The Lipid Odyssey: A Journey Through the Body
The liver converts excess carbohydrates and proteins into triglycerides, which are exported as very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)
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Dec 23, 202413 min read
Cancer Through an Evolutionary Lens: Rethinking Treatment and the Role of Diet and Lifestyle
Diet and lifestyle factors play significant roles in influencing cancer risk, primarily through their impact on metabolic health.
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Dec 9, 20249 min read
Feeding the Flame: Insulin, Metabolic Syndrome, and Cancer's Growth
In a hyperglycemic state, cancer cells receive both the signal to grow and the energy to support that growth. This creates a perfect storm.
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Dec 3, 20249 min read
The Evolution of Cancer: How Ancient Pathways Fuel Modern Disease
This metabolic reprogramming is not a random mutation-driven process but a fallback strategy encoded in the evolutionary history of life.
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Nov 17, 202411 min read
Food: More Than Just Fuel
We’ve been conditioned to see food primarily as fuel, the truth is, food plays a far richer role in our bodies than simply providing fuel.
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Nov 11, 20248 min read
The Fructose, Uric Acid, and Evolution Conundrum: A Sweet Mystery
From an evolutionary standpoint, fructose may have offered survival advantages by providing a rapid, concentrated source of energy.
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Nov 11, 20247 min read
Why Fructose is the Liver's Kryptonite: The Metabolic Disadvantage
Fructose metabolism differs from glucose metabolism, and is particularly adept at promoting fat storage and disrupts metabolic health.
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Nov 3, 20244 min read
Mitochondrial Fusion vs Fission
Chronically elevated insulin levels might be a contributing factor to the RalA-DRP1 pathway that leads to mitochondrial fragmentation.
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