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For years, cholesterol was explained in a very simple way: eat cholesterol, raise cholesterol. Because of that, foods like eggs, shrimp, and red meat were often blamed directly for high cholesterol levels. But the conversation has become more nuanced. In a Huberman Lab discussion with Dr. Peter Attia, cholesterol is discussed in a more detailed way, especially around the difference between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol. The key point is that dietary cholesterol may have a smaller eff …

The word “detox” gets thrown around a lot, and unfortunately, it is often tied to gimmicky weight-loss claims, extreme juice fasts, or quick-fix promises. That is not the approach we take at Optimize Nutrition. Your body already has detoxification systems. The liver, kidneys, digestive tract, lymphatic system, lungs, skin, and gut microbiome are constantly working to process, neutralize, and eliminate waste. The liver especially plays a major role in metabolism, bile production, dige …

Headaches and migraines can be frustrating, unpredictable, and sometimes completely disruptive to daily life. For some people, they show up as tension around the forehead or neck. For others, they come with light sensitivity, nausea, visual changes, fatigue, or intense throbbing pain that makes it difficult to function. While over-the-counter medications can sometimes help short term, many people want to understand why headaches keep happening in the first place. From a more holistic perspective …

Cordyceps have become one of the more talked-about functional mushrooms in the wellness world, and not without reason. Traditionally used in Asian herbal medicine, cordyceps are now being studied for their potential effects on energy, exercise performance, immune function, blood sugar regulation, and overall resilience to physical stress. That said, it is important to separate traditional use and promising lab data from what has actually been shown in humans so far. The most commonly used supple …

Beet root powder has become one of the most popular natural performance supplements in the fitness world, and for good reason. It is best known for its naturally occurring nitrates, which the body can convert into nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps relax blood vessels, support circulation, and improve blood flow, which is why beet root powder is often discussed for both cardiovascular support and athletic performance. Research suggests its strongest benefits are related to endurance, exercise effi …