The formula to calculate net carbs is as follows: Total carbohydrates – (dietary fiber + sugar alcohols) = Net Carbs Try out our Net Carbs Calculator Below ⬇️ Total Carbs: Dietary Fiber: Sugar Alcohols: Net Carbs: Why is Understanding Total Net Carbs Important? If you are adhering to a low carbohydrate or keto type diet …
What is PGC 1alpha? Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha also known as PGC 1alpha (PGC-1a, PGC-1α) is a lesser known, but very important molecule that affects many biological processes within the body, including the process of fat loss and energy metabolism in humans. PGC 1alpha is a transcription coactivator. Transcription coactivators help to “activate” …
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Before we address how to increase mitochondrial biogenesis let’s answer the following question: what are mitochondria? You may remember from high school biology that mitochondria are considered the “powerhouses” of the cell. The reason they are called this is because it is the organelle that is responsible for energy production. Cellular respiration occurs in just …
How can wearing a continuous glucose monitor help you improve your health? If you’re relatively young, and in good shape you properly think there isn’t much utility in wearing a continuous glucose monitor. I thought the same thing until one winter after the holidays I had noticed I had put on 5-10 lbs. I was …
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Does a greater time under tension when lifting lead to greater muscular size? Or is it the volume lifted? This article addresses time under tension myths and benefits. Jump to the research Jump to the answer or continue reading! If you’re like me, you have spent time scouring over the internet searching for the magic …
No workout or diet will help you if you are not disciplined enough to implement the protocol. You have to be consistent and consistency requires discipline. Discipline is hard. It’s not easy to do something completely new. You already have eating and workout habits. But, these habits aren’t helping you. If they were you wouldn’t …
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