Can l-carnitine supplementation be useful for people trying to lose body fat? The verdict is still out according to one literature review published in 2017. L-carnitine is an amino acid
Mitochondria, the “powerhouse” of cells, produce ATP in the cell, and they are a primary producer of energy (ATP) for the body. If mitochondria are not functioning correctly, obesity, insulin
When we eat foods, our bodies break them down into smaller parts through the digestive process. Carbohydrate foods (and in some extreme cases, protein foods), are digested and broken down
Does a gluten-free diet (GFD) help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) & non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS)? Or is it only effective for people with NCGS? NCGS is a type
Digestive enzymes (DEs) break down macronutrients to be digested and absorbed by the body. The digestive system produces them. In some cases of gastrointestinal illness or malfunction, DEs are recommended
The increase in the number of children with type 2 diabetes has been a hot topic in the field of nutrition in the last decade. My personal interest in this
Does intensephysical exercise modify microbiota density and composition?
FODMAPs (an acronym for “fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) are short-chain carbohydrates. They are difficult for the small intestines to absorb, so they are fermented by the microbiota in
PCOS – polycystic ovarian syndrome – is a disease that affects a woman’s fertility. In America, approximately 7% of women have been diagnosed with this disease (Ndefo et.al., 2013) although
Is there such a thing as increased intestinal permeability as a pathophysiological state (aka “leaky gut”)? Based on my research, I must conclude that there is indeed such a thing