Coaches Corner

Can you reprogram your genes with food? They overall upshot of the article is you better be careful what you eat. But also rejoice in the ability of good food for your best life and body. The concept of "reprogramming genes with food" typically refers to the idea that certain nutrients or compounds in food can influence gene expression. While food can indeed impact gene expression through various mechanisms, it's essential to clarify a few points. Can what you eat really reprogram your genes – an expert explains the emerging science of nutrigenomics, which applications from child development to extending...

The Research on Beetroot Supplements and Exercise Is Kind of Awesome Beetroot Powder Is Everywhere. Should You Take It? This is the question behind today's article. And the answer, while the author says yes, we say NO. Why do we say no since we even sell beet based supplements!? While beetroot supplements have a large amount of research and evidence behind them to boost performance, health, and even lifespan, you should not take them. Instead, opt for the stronger variety of beet-based supplement which is called beetroot juice powder. Why? Beetroot juice powder is 40x more concentrated than beetroot powder...

Strength training is more effective than aerobic exercise for improving glycaemic control and body composition in people with normal-weight type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial Strength training is often perceived by the general population as primarily aimed at muscle building, while endurance training is typically associated with fat loss and overall health benefits. However, a 2015 meta-analysis revealed that when comparing exercise duration, strength training surpasses endurance training and a combination of both in terms of effectiveness not only for muscle growth but also for fat loss and various health markers.  This makes sense as there are also many studies...

Understanding Serum Ferritin by Chris Masterjohn PHD The overall upshot of the article is that there are various misconceptions surrounding serum ferritin levels and their interpretation. The article highlights that high serum ferritin levels don't always indicate iron overload and low levels don't always signify deficiency. This is not what we have been taught! This is why the author emphasizes the importance of understanding the context behind ferritin levels, such as inflammation, liver health, and genetic factors. In the future, we should argue for a more nuanced approach to interpreting ferritin levels to avoid misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatments. This is...