First, it acts as a biological "shuttle bus" within the carnitine palmitoyltransferase system, transporting long-chain fatty acids directly into the mitochondriathe powerhouses of the cellswhere they are burned for ATP (cellular energy) via a process called beta-oxidation
Brain Res 1193:120127
Topics covered include: What the science actually says about sodium bicarb (yes, just good ol' baking soda) The science of sweat testing: which tests aren't worth it, and what to do instead if you want to personalize your fluid and electrolyte plan What finger swelling might be telling you about your hydration When to eat before early morning runs The weird, diet culture-laced history of bridal beauty expectationsand how Zo's anti-diet wedding dress journey turned into a full-blown rant/blog post What journalism actually means in the world of nutrition podcastsand why we fact-check everything (even our own opinions) As always, we back it all up with science, nuance, and just enough chaotic energy
GMO foods are tested multiple times by the FDA, the U.S
Result: Microbial imbalance in asthma patientsmarked by reduced -diversity, depletion of immunomodulatory taxa (e.g., Bifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium), and enrichment of pathobiontsdisrupts short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and tryptophan metabolism, skewing Th17/Treg balance toward Th2-dominated inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness