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Processed Foods and the Modern Liver Many packaged foods include sweeteners and thickeners derived from corn—such as high-fructose corn syrup, glucose syrup, and maltodextrin.These ingredients make products shelf-stable and inexpensive but also increase total sugar intake.When consumed in excess, added sugars can challenge how the liver manages energy, especially when overall calorie balance and physical activity are low. What the Research Shows Peer-reviewed studies suggest that diets high in added sugars—particularly those containing fructose—are linked with higher risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic imbalance.For example: Public Health reports that limiting sugary beverages supports healthier liver enzyme...

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel — What It Measures and Why It Matters By Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is one of the most important tools for understanding how your body is functioning at the deepest level. It provides a broad view of metabolic health, hormone balance, nutrient status, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk. At PureClean Performance, we use the CMP as a foundational lab assessment for men and women seeking optimal health, longevity, and performance—not just normal lab ranges. What Does a Full Metabolic Panel Test For? A true comprehensive metabolic or serum panel extends far beyond the...

How Lower Deuterium, Better Buffering, and Micronutrients Supercharge Mitochondria Training harder doesn’t always mean performing better. If your cells can’t make clean energy, no amount of caffeine or carbs will save your next session. That’s why researchers are taking a fresh look at three hidden factors that control how your mitochondria—the body’s engines—actually run: the type of oxygen and hydrogen they work with, how your body handles metabolic buildup, and whether the small but critical trace nutrients that run your electron transport chain are topped off. The science can get deep, but here’s what matters for real people who train,...

Most people think a low A1C means good health. But new research from the University of Washington Medical Center and Warwick Medical School found something shocking: Your A1C might be lying to you. After reviewing numerous cases, researchers discovered that artery damage and cardiovascular risk weren’t directly linked to A1C at all.In fact, some people with high A1C had completely healthy arteries — and others with low A1C had serious vascular issues. The real predictor? 👉 How high your blood sugar spikes after eating. According to Dr. Cohen, “Tracking your post-meal glucose is more accurate than relying on A1C alone.” In...