Science-based nutrition, health, fitness, biohacking
You need to meet some specific nutrition requirements if you want to have clearly visible 6 pack abs. However, are these nutrition requirements healthy for us based on science? Is having 6 pack abs healthy for us? Let’s find out in this article. What it takes to have a 6 pack abs? One of the … Read more
Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but it’s important to find ways to manage it in healthy and effective ways. Research shows that stress can have a negative impact on our health even 10 years later. [1] There are different ways how you can deal with stress. For example, research shows that laughter may … Read more
I had a period in my life when I thought I could just eat fries or something like that the whole time and it would be healthy enough. I didn’t care about my diet very much and just ate what I liked. And when I got a disc herniation injury I understood that I was … Read more
Soy may be a controversial topic in the world of nutrition because it contains phytoestrogens and there are studies that link estrogen to the increased risk of diseases such as breast cancer. Unlike many other plant proteins, soy protein is considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot make … Read more
What type of protein is healthier and better for building muscle based on science? Does animal protein have more quality than plant protein? Many vegans will tell you that plant protein is as good as animal protein, if not better. And many bodybuilders will laugh at the idea that you can build muscle on a … Read more
Did you know that vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to some serious problems such as blindness [1], anemia [2] and others? As you can see taking vitamin B12 is really important for our health. Also, taking vitamin B12 is required not only for vegans but for some other groups of people too. So, in this … Read more
Sometimes it seems that time flies at the speed of light. So, if you’re very busy and don’t have much time for exercise but still want to get a great workout then supersets may be your way out. The question is what is a superset workout and should you do supersets based on science? Are … Read more
I don’t know about you but I listen to music a lot. I just love how music makes me feel good even when I’m not in a good mood. There are many different kinds of music that can give us different kinds of emotions. But does music affect only our mood or can it also … Read more
There’s a lot of conflicting information about how many sets should you do to build muscle. Some say you should do as many sets as possible to build muscle and others say it’s about the quality and not the quantity. So, not only beginners but even experienced athletes may have some difficulties answering how many … Read more
Scientific research shows that our diet can have a significant impact on our health. [1] Therefore, a well-balanced diet is a must if we want to be healthy. That’s why in this article we’ll find out the science-based iodine recommendations. What is iodine? Iodine, also called iodide, is a type of mineral that is naturally … Read more