Claudia Gagnon on June 4th as she speaks to how GLP-1 treatments are changing not only appetites but individual habits, the strategies needed to mitigate bone and muscle loss in the context of medical weight loss and nutrient and exercise recommendations
Origins of the term microdosing Microdosing means taking very small amounts of psychedelic medications and has become popular in recent years for its potential to boost mood, focus, and creativity
It is the reference compound for GLP-1R-specific effects and has the richest published dataset
As mentioned earlier in this guide, the benefits of urolithin A are mainly attributed to its potential to kickstart mitochondrial autophagy or mitophagy the process of your body clearing out old, dysfunctional mitochondria and replacing them with new, healthy ones.7 8 14 When dysfunctional mitochondria build up, the production of oxidative stress in the body may increase.8 This, in turn, increases the risk of developing various chronic and degenerative diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.15 Besides increasing your disease risk, excess oxidative stress can also lead to: More visible signs of skin aging (fine lines, wrinkles, etc.)15 Increased muscle atrophy26 Reduced muscle force generation26 Neuroinflammation27 Since urolithin A has the potential to help your body clean out dysfunctional mitochondria by supporting mitophagy, it may also be able to lower your risk of health concerns attributed to oxidative stress increasing your healthspan and, possibly, your lifespan
Best Practice: Eat a light, balanced meal (think: lean protein + low-starch veggies) Avoid high-fat, high-sugar meals beforehand 3
