Creatine is classified as an amino acid that is created inside the body. The creation of creatine begins with two amino acids, arginine, and glycine, mainly within the kidney. The kidneys release a compound called guanidinoacetate (GAA), which is then converted into creatine in the liver using a third amino acid called methionine. predominantly…
The regulation of blood glucose is a very important factor when it comes to health, vitality, and longevity. The pancreas is one of the most , if not the most, important organs when it comes to the regulation of blood glucose. Blood is always flowing through the pancreas, therefore the pancreas always has a gauge upon our blood glucose levels. The pa…
The regulation of blood glucose is a very important factor when it comes to health, vitality, and longevity. The pancreas is one of the most , if not the most, important organs when it comes to the regulation of blood glucose. Blood is always flowing through the pancreas, therefore the pancreas always has a gauge upon our blood glucose levels. The pa…
Neurons are what we call the cells inside the brain that produce and respond to neurotransmitters, and other chemical messengers. Most neurons have a storage of neurotransmitters contained inside of them, inside of vesicles. When a neuron is at “rest”, meaning it is not releasing its stored neurotransmitters, it is referred to as being inhibited. In…
Neurons are what we call the cells inside the brain that produce and respond to neurotransmitters, and other chemical messengers. Most neurons have a storage of neurotransmitters contained inside of them, inside of vesicles. When a neuron is at “rest”, meaning it is not releasing its stored neurotransmitters, it is referred to as being inhibited. In …
Leptin is one of the most interesting and intricate hormones within the human body. Leptin is referred to as an adipokine because it's released by adipocytes (fat cells). The concentration of leptin that is released into the bloodstream is dependent upon our body mass and nutritional status. The more body mass, specifically fat mass, an individual…
The metabolic and physiologic effects of the thyroid system occur mainly via two hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). However, these hormones are regulated by a complex system called the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. This is a system in which our brain communicates with our pituitary gland, then our pituitary gland will subseque…
While diet and exercise are two of the most important when it comes to health and longevity. Another surprising lifestyle factor that all of the longest-living societies have in common is that they all focus on having strong social connections and strong communities (1).
Going out to get food at a restaurant,.or other food facility, is one of the most popular ways to celebrate with f…
Muscle hypertrophy is one of the many adaptations that result from resistance training. However, there are specific training variables that we can manipulate in order to get as much muscle hypertrophy as possible from our resistance training programs. A hypertrophy-focused program certainly will provide us with the other benefits of weight training, such as increased strength, power, speed,…
Word count: 3870 Table of contents 1. Introduction 2. The dopamine system 3. The evolutionary advantage of the dopamine system a. The hunter gatherer lifestyle i. Feeding behaviors ii. Social connections iii. Novelty seeking iv. Homeostatic needs 4. The evolutionary mismatch a. Food addiction b. Social drugs c. Depression 5. Conclusion
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