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Source: Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team
Rumour has it that most endurance cycling teams use ketone esters, but they don't talk about it. Now, the world’s number 1 elite cycling team for 2021 has forged a formal partnership with KetoneAid’s drinks. Quick-step Alpha Vinyl have been using KetoneAid for some time as part of their nutrition plan, with the riders and support staff all impressed by the quality of the products.
“Our team has a long tradition of being on the forefront of developments in cycling technology and sports science and is very happy to reach an agreement with KetoneAid, which enables us to further integrate their products into our rider’s everyday nutrition plans.” The team said in a media release.
Related: From Ketone Esters to MCT oils, this handy guide could help you discover the most effective ketone supplement for you.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines are based on studies that compare refined grains with whole grains. Unfortunately, they ignore all the research about low-carb diets that include no grains.
Checking your blood sugar after eating so-called healthy whole grains will show you what happens with your blood glucose levels.
By the way, there is no carbohydrate, including any grain, that is essential for any human diet. You can't survive on zero protein or zero fat, but you can survive on zero carbohydrates.
Read the full The Canberra Times article by Dr Liz Frazer
Australians with type 2 diabetes who switch to a "low-carbohydrate, high-protein, healthy fat" diet are putting the disease into remission.
A survey of participants in the Defeat Diabetes program has shown that:
Read the full Manning River Times article.
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Physical activity is perhaps the most important lifestyle factor in the promotion of heart health because of the beneficial stress it puts on the heart.
Sauna bathing puts similar stress on the heart by increasing cardiac output in an effort to cool the body, making it a good choice for people unable to meet exercise guidelines; however, people who combine activities may experience unique benefits.
Findings demonstrate the robust beneficial effects of combined physical activity and sauna bathing on cardiovascular fitness and metabolic health.
Watch this YouTube video where cardiologist Jari Laukkanen explains the mechanism by which the sauna can improve cardiovascular health.
Related: Caloric Restriction Mimetics
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In this edition of Biohacking Weekly:
1. Muscle is the longevity organ.
2. Book recommendation: "Built to Move" by Kelly and Juliet Starrett.
3. The best foods to fill common micronutrient gaps.
4. Low-carb diet can help reverse type 2 diabetes.
5. Ketones may be a promising treatment for neurodegenerative diseases.
In this edition of Biohacking Weekly:
1. How does a navy seal manage stress?
2. The five "tactical domains" of longevity.
3. Low-carb diet could help cure obesity and type 2 diabetes.
4. Liposomal glutathione: a powerful "master antioxidant".
5. Book review: Why We Get Sick by Dr. Ben Bikman
Dr. Ben Bikman, a biomedical scientist and pathophysiology professor, in his book "Why We Get Sick" explores why insulin resistance has become such a significant problem for human health.
Insulin is an essential hormone that regulates energy storage and usage in the body and insulin resistance is a common health disorder, affecting a large portion of the global population. Adopting a low-carbohydrate, high-fat, and high-protein diet can help reverse insulin resistance which will lead to significant improvements in health within a short time frame.
Learn more about the effective treatment of insulin resistance in this book review.
