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Collagen, Fascia, and Piezoelectric Biology: A Research-Backed View on Skin and Connective Tissue
Collagen, Fascia, and Piezoelectric Biology: A Research-Backed View on Skin and Connective Tissue Collagen is more than structure. It is a piezoelectric, charge-bearing scaffold immersed in a non-Newtonian gel that regulates flow, signaling, and repair across skin and fascia. By Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. · Last updated September 20, 2025 · PureClean Performance Fascia as a non-Newtonian gel system Collagen piezoelectricity Bound water, micro-scale structure & MRI Vitamin C and conductive collagen From theory to skin & recovery practice References Fascia as a Non-Newtonian Gel System Fascia is a collagen-rich network whose interfascial “ground substance” is abundant in hyaluronan and...
Dr. Rick Cohen on Metabolism, Mitochondria, Amino Acids, Breath-Hold, HRV & Deuterium-Depleted Water
Metabolism, Mitochondria, and Measured Recovery: Dr. Rick Cohen’s PureClean Performance Method Precision metabolic strategy linking amino acids, breath-hold conditioning, mitochondrial maintenance, deuterium-depleted water, structured water theory, and HRV-guided recovery. By Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. · Last updated September 20, 2025 · PureClean Performance Amino Acids Breath-Hold & Apnea Mitochondria & Aging Deuterium-Depleted Water Structured Water & MRI HRV & Recovery Amino Acids for Performance Performance rises when amino acid delivery matches real metabolic load rather than generic protein quotas. Align intake with training density, autonomic state, and digestive tolerance so contractile proteins, neurotransmitters, and mitochondrial enzymes receive substrate when the...
10 most common questions about CGMs answered
Ask Dr. Cohen Continuous Glucose Monitors for Athletes: How CGMs Improve Metabolic Health, Fat Loss, and Performance By Rick Cohen, M.D. • Updated September 8, 2025 Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are no longer just for people with diabetes. More athletes, active individuals, and anyone looking to improve metabolic health are now using CGMs to connect their choices to their performance, recovery, and long-term health. In this guide, I’ll explain what CGMs are, how they work, what you can actually learn, and why they’re a powerful tool for fat loss and performance. What Is a CGM? A continuous glucose monitor is...
The supplement your buying is most likely a rip off
By PureClean Performance • Updated September 19, 2025 Reader problem: supplements keep getting more expensive while delivering less. The market rewards hype, not value. This page shows transparent, side-by-side comparisons so you can buy on facts: dose, price per gram, and what’s actually in the jar. What “low bar” looks like Budget ingredients dressed up as “premium.” Underdosed formulas. Big markups to fund influencer spend. When you look under the label, value often disappears. Below are real examples with links to sources and our alternatives so you can choose on data, not hype. Amino Acids: “Life” vs FUNDAMINOS™ Claim observed:...