Archive for August 2023
What is Visceral Fat?
What is visceral fat & why is it bad for your health? Visceral fat, also known as “belly fat,” is the fat that surrounds the internal organs in the abdominal cavity. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which is found just under the skin, visceral fat is located deep inside the body, surrounding the organs in the abdominal…
Read MoreHormones & Men’s Health
The five main hormones that impact men’s health are testosterone, growth hormone, insulin, thyroid hormones, and cortisol. Testosterone is a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues, such as the testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and…
Read MoreDigestive Enzymes: The Key to Proper Digestion
Digestive enzymes are proteins that help break down food into smaller, absorbable molecules. These enzymes play a crucial role in the digestive process, enabling our bodies to extract nutrients from the food we eat. There are several types of digestive enzymes, each responsible for breaking down different components of food. For example, amylase breaks down…
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