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What mashed potatoes do to your blood sugar
Most people think of mashed potatoes as harmless comfort food. But according to research from Duke University physicians, that fluffy side dish might be quietly wreaking havoc on your blood sugar. And the scary part? It’s not just about weight gain or a sugar rush. Blood sugar spikes from foods like mashed potatoes are now linked to higher A1C, insulin resistance, and even the steady march toward type 2 diabetes. This is What Mashed Potatoes do to Your Blood Sugar >>> When you eat mashed potatoes, your body breaks them down into glucose almost instantly. The result? A blood sugar...
The Benefits of Glycine Secret Protein Longevity Shake
Ask Dr. Cohen The Benefits of Glycine & Dr. Cohen's Secret Protein Longevity Shake by Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. Updated September 24, 2025 • PureClean Performance Glycine is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes. Its benefits are wide-ranging and can contribute to overall health and well-being. Here are 10 benefits of glycine: 1. Enhanced sleep quality: Glycine has been shown to improve the quality of sleep by promoting a deeper and more restful sleep state. 2. Reduced anxiety and stress: Glycine acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, helping to balance excitatory neurotransmitters...
Engineering a High-Performance Metabolism by Dr. Richard Cohen, M.D.
Research Review Engineering a High-Performance Metabolism By Dr. Richard Cohen, M.D. • Updated September 24, 2025 In this Research Review, the focus is placed on understanding human metabolism, presented as the engine responsible for converting fuel into energy, essential for optimal bodily function. Dr. Richard Cohen, a physician with extensive experience in performance medicine, provides a detailed examination of metabolic dysfunction. By comparing the efficiency of a well-functioning metabolism to that of a high-performance vehicle, this article highlights the importance of maintaining metabolic health for overall well-being. Dr. Cohen's analysis addresses the mechanisms underlying metabolic dysfunction, its consequences, and strategies...
Beetroot juice significantly increases muscle force during exercise
Research Brief Updated September 24, 2025 • PureClean Performance The powers of beet root juice (red) never cease to amaze! A new study has now found that consuming dietary nitrate – the active molecule in beetroot juice – significantly increased muscle force while exercising. Good thing we got you covered with our beet juice based body boosting supplements of PURECLEAN BEET (most premium powder), BEET'UMS (for extra endurance), SPARQ (for extra muscle explosive power and recovery), CHOCOBERRY BLAST (for extra nutrition), and UNBEETABREW (for extra energy)! While it is known that dietary nitrate enhances exercise, both boosting endurance and enhancing...