Topics
Energy and metabolism
Steady energy, stable blood sugar and a healthy weight.
Blood sugar, insulin resistance, weight loss and GLP-1 medicines, fatigue and the mitochondria that power every cell.
What the minds agree on
Where the experts we follow point the same way.
The experts agree
Personalised nutrition
Personalised nutrition supports better metabolic health and helps manage glucose responses.
The experts agree
Fasting insulin test
Use fasting insulin testing to detect early insulin resistance and guide metabolic health interventions.
The experts agree
Hydration
Staying hydrated helps detoxification and supports energy at the cellular level.
The experts agree
Mitochondrial support
Supporting mitochondria is key for energy, brain clarity, and healthy skin.
The experts agree
Blood sugar stabilisation
Stabilise blood sugar to support hormonal balance and reduce symptoms linked to metabolic and immune conditions.
The experts agree
Continuous glucose monitor
Continuous glucose monitors offer real-time feedback, but context and additional markers matter for insights.
The experts agree
Blood sugar management
Steady blood sugar supports hormone balance and overall metabolic health.
The experts agree
Ginger
Ginger is warmly regarded for supporting digestion, circulation, and gentle metabolic balance.
The experts agree
Deuterium depleted water
Deuterium depleted water shows promise for mitochondrial health, especially in complex cases.
Also recommended
Most of them recommend these, some with conditions worth reading.
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Addressing leptin resistance
Address leptin resistance through lifestyle to restore hunger signals, metabolism, and hormonal balance.
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Bile flow support
Support bile flow to improve digestion and gut health, especially after certain medications or contraceptive use.
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Thiamine
Thiamine can be helpful when fatigue persists despite other vitamin support.
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Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar may aid digestion and blood sugar, but individual response varies.
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Ketogenic diet for mental illness
A low-carbohydrate diet can lead to significant and sustained weight loss and improve cardiac risk profiles, even in patients with severe mental illness...
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B vitamin
B vitamins are helpful for brain and mitochondrial health, but megadosing is not advised.
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Green tea
Green tea is worth exploring for metabolic health, though support is still emerging.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists
GLP-1 agonists can help with glucose and fat loss, but lifestyle changes matter most.
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Breakfast
A nourishing breakfast may help anchor circadian rhythms and support metabolic and hormone health.
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Fasting
Fasting activates cellular cleanup and can support metabolic health when balanced with nourishment.
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Meal timing
Consistent meal timing helps align circadian rhythms and may improve sleep and metabolic health.
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Intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting can help with weight and insulin sensitivity, especially when tailored to your needs.
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Time restricted feeding
Time restricted feeding can help manage weight and metabolism, even without changing diet quality.
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Berberine
Berberine can help with blood sugar and cholesterol, but long-term use may impact gut health.
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UV light
Modest UV light exposure is recommended for mood, metabolism, and vitamin D.
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Weight loss
Weight loss can support hormone balance and longevity, especially if you carry extra abdominal fat.
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Folate
Folate is recommended, especially if your methylation or diet needs extra support.
Worth exploring
Promising ideas with a smaller group behind them so far.
Worth exploring
Niacin
Niacin is worth exploring for energy, detox, and stress, but support is still early.
Worth exploring
Carbohydrate intake
Carbohydrate intake is worth exploring, as needs differ for metabolic health and athletic performance.
Worth exploring
Coffee
Coffee can be energizing, but responses vary and moderation is key.
Where they are split
Credible minds land on different sides. You see both.
The experts are split
Carbohydrate restriction
The panel is split; some benefit from carb restriction, but it’s not for everyone.
The experts are split
Caloric restriction
The panel is split; caloric restriction can help some, but balance and sustainability matter most.
The experts are split
Calorie restriction
The panel is split; calorie restriction is not a clear longevity win for humans.
What they would skip
The weight of expert opinion leans away from these.
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Training guides
- Choosing exercisesProgramming
- Protein and eating for trainingFuel and body composition
- Creatine and training supplementsFuel and body composition
- Fat loss and body compositionFuel and body composition
- Training for long-term healthFuel and body composition
- Equipment and toolsFuel and body composition
Tools and tests
- Symptom explorerDescribe what you notice and get a set of working hypotheses to take to your practitioner.
- Blood test guideEvery marker against the range your lab uses and the range the experts aim for. Drop in a PDF to see your own values.
- HbA1cA blood marker worth knowing
- Fasting blood glucoseA blood marker worth knowing
- Fasting insulinA blood marker worth knowing
- Blood glucoseA blood marker worth knowing
Books the minds teach from
- The Fourth Phase of WaterGerald H. Pollack
- The Body ElectricRobert O. Becker
- Brain EnergyChristopher M. Palmer
- The Circadian CodeSatchin Panda
- Good EnergyCasey Means
- LifespanDavid Sinclair, Matthew D. LaPlante
