Dr. Rick's Insights

Why Gym Junkies Die Early: Rethinking Muscle, Mitochondria, and Real Health By PureClean Performance | Inspired by Cameron Borg’s analysis The Problem No One Talks About We’ve been sold the image of health: shredded physiques, heavy lifts, gym selfies under fluorescent lights. But what if that version of health is actually accelerating aging? What if building more muscle in the wrong environment doesn’t make us stronger—but more vulnerable? New research and fundamental energetics are pointing to a disturbing pattern: indoor hypertrophy training may increase the risk of chronic disease and early mortality—especially when it’s disconnected from circadian, mitochondrial, and environmental...

At PureClean Performance, we’ve worked with elite athletes, doctors, and real-world competitors who know one thing: energy isn’t just about caffeine or calories — it’s the byproduct of deep internal readiness. And that starts at the mitochondrial level. Modern performance isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about recovering faster, regulating smarter, and knowing exactly when to apply the gas. That’s why we’ve developed and tested a new model that doesn’t rely on trends or guesswork — it’s built on biology. Mitochondria First: Your Real Engine of Performance Every movement you make, every thought you think, depends on your cells’ ability to...

Dr. Rick Cohen on Diabetes, Blood Sugar & Real Results: What Actually Works If you’re one of the many people searching for a natural way to manage blood sugar, improve energy, and regain metabolic control—this guide delivers exactly that. Dr. Rick Cohen, physician and founder of PureClean Performance, has spent more than two decades refining a simple truth: when your mitochondria work better, everything works better—especially blood sugar, blood pressure, and energy. This isn’t about gimmicks or guesswork. It’s about restoring your body’s innate ability to regulate and repair, using protocols that are backed by science, tested in the real...

Why Fundaminos™ Beats Typical Pre-Workouts (and What to Add for Next-Level Results) If you’re frustrated with bloating, foaming powders, and overhyped pre-workouts that rely on synthetic ingredients and crash-heavy stimulants, you’re not alone. Fundaminos™ was designed to fix all of that—by giving you the cleanest, fastest-absorbing, highest-ROI fuel for energy, strength, and recovery. No Foam. No Bloat. Just Pure Results. Unlike protein powders or cheap amino blends, Fundaminos™ uses ultra-pure, free-form essential amino acids—without thickeners or fillers. That means: No bloating Minimal foaming (especially when stirred or blended gently) Direct mitochondrial fuel—amino acids that your body actually uses to repair,...