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The pituitary glands produce hormones that are essential for the functioning of the body. These hormones ensure that the bodys metabolism, growth, fertility, immune system, etc., function optimally. Besides that, hormones are also responsible for other bodily functions like hunger, sexual desires, blood pressure, reproduction, repair for injury, etc. Hormones are active in a persons body even before birth and control the development of organs.

However, as we age, the hormone production in our body reduces and results in changes that we associate with aging. To battle these changes and ensure the hormone levels are restored to normalcy, people might opt for Human Growth Hormone (HGH) supplements. Read on to find out why HGH is important for your bodys functioning and overall well-being.

HGH is responsible for building muscles, increasing energy, and improved exercising ability. A person battling with growth hormone deficiency might notice an increase in weight gain, lack of energy, and low athletic ability. A study was conducted to understand the impact of GH. A group of 303 athletes was given Growth Hormone Injection for 20 days. At the end of the study, the athletes experienced an increase in their lean body mass, increased ability to exercise, and an ability to retain fluid. These results were compared to the placebo group, and it was found that HGH injections can significantly increase athletic performance.

The pea-sized pituitary gland in the base of our brain produces the growth hormone. It fuels growth in childhood and maintains the health of tissues and organs throughout our lifetime. As we age, the growth hormone production starts to decline, which results in loss of muscle, a decreased aerobic capacity, and an increase in abdominal fat. As the presence of growth hormone reduces in the body, the skin loses its firmness, and we develop wrinkles, saggy skin, and look old.

Using HGH supplements restores the youthful glow, energy, and sexual drive and helps you feel a few years younger. As the HGH supplements boost metabolism, your body burns fat faster and slows down the signs of aging and age-related ailments. And thus, it helps you look and feel younger than your actual age.

The sexual organs need unimpeded blood flow for optimum functioning and sexual desire. The blood flow and hormone levels change in the body as we age. The testosterone levels in a persons body reduce with age and impact their libido. Regular intake of growth hormones increases sexual desire and the ability to perform sexual acts. Besides, it is also effective in treating erectile dysfunction, leaving the person feeling like they have reversed their aging and vigor clock. In other words, if you are battling low sperm count, erectile dysfunction, or any other sexual wellness problem, HGH therapy can come to your rescue.

While speaking of HGH, most people restrict the discussion to its benefits on how a person looks and their energy levels. But there is more to it than that. As the levels of growth hormone decrease in the person, it also impacts their mental health. A growth hormone deficiency increases the risk of anxiety and depression. Taking HGH supplements can effectively remedy this situation. The somatotropin in the growth hormone increases the dopamine and endorphin levels in the body, helps you calm down, and reduces anxiety and stress.

The B-endorphins produced in the body due to the supplements act as a natural anti-depressant and significantly reduce social anxiety. Several studies also found that supplements can regulate a persons sleep cycle, which also significantly improves a persons physical and mental health. However, the rush of hormones in the body while taking supplements could result in behavioral changes and anger issues.

As we age, the calcium density in the bones reduces. This leads to conditions like Osteoporosis, where the bones become weak and brittle, making them susceptible to breakage and fracture. There have been instances where people with Osteoporosis have broken their bones while performing simple acts like coughing or bending over.

While a healthy diet and medication can treat the condition, it is impossible to restore bone health to normalcy unless the hormones in the body are replenished.HGH stimulates bone health by increasing bone mineral density and makes your bones stronger. With regular intake, growth hormones can accelerate the process of healing broken bones and builds bone mass. This ensures that your body is strong from within and protects you from fracture risks in the future.

HGH is instrumental in maintaining our overall well-being. To ensure that you are taking the right supplements in the correct dosage, consult your doctor.

The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not in any way intended to substitute medical care or advice from your doctor.

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Global Endocrinology Drugs Market 2021-2025 The analyst has been monitoring the endocrinology drugs market and it is poised to grow by $ 25. 25 bn during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period.

New York, July 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Endocrinology Drugs Market 2021-2025" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p03793964/?utm_source=GNW Our report on endocrinology drugs market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by the increase in the incidence of endocrine disorders and promising pipeline for endocrinology. In addition, an increase in the incidence of endocrine disorders is anticipated to boost the growth of the market as well.The endocrinology drugs market analysis includes therapy area segment and geographic landscape.

The endocrinology drugs market is segmented as below:By Therapy Area Diabetes drugs hGH Thyroid hormone disorders Others

By Geography North America Europe Asia ROW

This study identifies the research in novel dosage formulations and drug delivery systems as one of the prime reasons driving the endocrinology drugs market growth during the next few years.

The analyst presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters. Our report on endocrinology drugs market covers the following areas: Endocrinology drugs market sizing Endocrinology drugs market forecast Endocrinology drugs market industry analysis

This robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading endocrinology drugs market vendors that include Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corp., Beta Cell NV, Eli Lilly and Co., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Ipsen Pharma SA, Merck and Co. Inc., Novartis AG, Novo Nordisk AS, Pfizer Inc., and Sanofi SA. Also, the endocrinology drugs market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.

The analyst presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. Technavios market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p03793964/?utm_source=GNW

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Believe it or not, the MLBs All-Star weekend is less than two weeks away. Maybe youve been busy getting back to life, or maybe youve been distracted by baseballs Controversy Du Jour, which just so happens to be Sticky Substances. In mid-June, the MLB officially began in-game checks on pitchers for long-accepted substances used to help apply spin to the baseball and avoid career-altering injury in doing so. The midseason 180 has generated plenty of backlash from pitchers and fans alike, and has led to countless surprisingly creepy interruptions to your regularly scheduled baseball programming.

But we have spectacular news, anti-anti-stickies: This week the MLB made the HUGE announcement that it will take a ONE-NIGHT ONLY break from foreign-substance checks for the comprehensively meaningless All-Star Game. Wow. What can we say. We are truly blessed to be a part of such a wonderful sport run so wisely by the great and all-knowing Mr. Robert Manfred. Glory be!

Industrial-grade sarcasm aside, it really makes you wonder what the thought processif there is oneis here. At the height of the steroid era, the MLB didnt make the All-Star Game free HGH night. During the juiced ball era, they didnt give the Home Run Derby participants Superballs to hit. When it comes to watching Jacob DeGrom throw exactly two-thirds of an inning of consequenceless baseball, however, theyre relaxing their own hastily established rules in the name of, um, more strikeouts?

If that sounds dumb to you, thats because it is dumb. Welcome to baseball. Youre going to love it here.

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Ascendis expects to complete enrollment of subjects still in screening within one week

PaTHway top-line data now anticipated in Q1 2022 and submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) in mid-2022

Announces design of PaTHway Japan Trial and receipt of Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW)

Defined pathway for global regulatory filings

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S ( ASND), a biopharmaceutical company that utilizes its innovative TransCon technologies to create new product candidates that address unmet medical needs, today announced it has reached the target enrollment in the phase 3 PaTHway Trial, a trial evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) in addition to providing a comprehensive global clinical program update.

The durable benefit demonstrated in our phase 2 PaTH Forward Trial Week 58 data supports the use of TransCon PTH as a potential new treatment paradigm for adults with HP. We are committed to bringing TransCon PTH as quickly as possible to all patients with HP independent of etiology, said Jan Mikkelsen, Ascendis Pharmas President and Chief Executive Officer. Given the strong demand and our commitment to patients and clinical investigators, although we stopped screening new subjects in early June, if any subject had started the screening process by June 7th, they will be enrolled in the phase 3 PaTHway Trial if all the criteria are met. We anticipate announcing top-line results from the PaTHway Trial in the first quarter of 2022, and if successful, followed by an expected NDA submission in mid-2022.

We are pleased to continue extending the global clinical reach for TransCon PTH for all HP patients as a key component of our Vision 3x3. With recent acceptances from regulatory authorities relating to the PaTHway Japan Trial and the PaTHway China Trial through VISEN Pharmaceuticals (VISEN), we believe we now have a defined pathway to obtain regulatory approval in countries representing over 400,000 patients, continued Mr. Mikkelsen.

The PaTHway Trial is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in North America and Europe evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of palopegteriparatide in adults with HP. The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of subjects with albumin-adjusted serum calcium within the normal range, and independent from active vitamin D and therapeutic doses of calcium ( 600 mg/day) at 26 weeks. If successful, Ascendis expects to submit an NDA to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in mid-2022 and subsequently submit a Marketing Authorisation Application to the European Medicines Agency.

Ascendis also announced the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) acceptance of the clinical trial notification for the PaTHway Japan Trial, a single-arm, phase 3 trial of palopegteriparatide in a minimum of 12 Japanese subjects with HP. Subjects will start with an 18 g dose of palopegteriparatide and be followed over a 26-week period during which they will be titrated to an optimal dose. In addition, MHLW granted ODD to palopegteriparatide for the treatment of HP. In Japan, ODD is granted to therapies intended for use in less than 50,000 patients in Japan and for which significant unmet medical need exists. The designation is granted by the MHLW based on the opinion of the Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council.

In Greater China, VISEN recently announced that they obtained the IND approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation of the National Medical Products Administration for the phase 3 China clinical trial (PaTHway China Trial) of TransCon PTH on June 1, 2021 and is soon expected to initiate the study of TransCon PTH in patients with HP in China. The design of the PaTHway China Trial mirrors the design of the PaTHway Trial.

All subjects from phase 3 PaTHway trials in North America, Europe, Japan and Greater China will be eligible to enter into open-label extensions to collect long-term follow-up data.

Palopegteriparatide was granted ODD from the FDA in June 2018 and from the European Commission in October 2020.

About Ascendis Pharma A/S

Ascendis Pharma is applying its innovative platform technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients lives. Guided by its core values of patients, science and passion, the company utilizes its TransCon technologies to create new and potentially best-in-class therapies.

Ascendis Pharma currently has a pipeline of three independent endocrinology rare disease product candidates and one oncology product candidate in clinical development. The company continues to expand into additional therapeutic areas to address unmet patient needs.

Ascendis is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional facilities in Heidelberg and Berlin, Germany, in Palo Alto and Redwood City, California, and in Princeton, New Jersey.

Please visit http://www.ascendispharma.com (for global information) or http://www.ascendispharma.us (for U.S. information).

About TransCon PTH1

TransCon PTH is an investigational once-daily long-acting prodrug of parathyroid hormone (PTH[1-34]) in development as a treatment for adult HP designed to restore PTH at physiologic levels for 24 hours each day to address both the short-term symptoms and long-term complications of the disease. TransCon PTH was granted ODD by the FDA in June 2018, in October 2020 was granted Orphan Designation by the European Commission for the treatment of HP, and in June 2021 was granted ODD by the MHLW.

About Hypoparathyroidism (HP) 2,3,4,5,6,7

HP is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), resulting in low calcium and elevated phosphate levels in the blood. HP affects approximately 400,000 patients in the United States, Europe, Japan, South Korea and Greater China, the majority of whom develop the condition following damage or accidental removal of the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery. Patients often experience decreased quality of life. In the short term, symptoms include weakness, severe muscle cramps (tetany), abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning and numbness (paresthesia), memory loss, impaired judgment and headache. Over the long term, this complex disorder can increase risk of major complications, such as extraskeletal calcium depositions occurring within the brain, lens of the eye, and kidneys, which can lead to impaired renal function.

HP remains among the few hormonal insufficiency states without a replacement therapy that restores the missing hormone at physiologic levels. Standard of care with active vitamin D analogs and calcium supplementation do not fully control the disease and may contribute to risk of renal disease. As a result, patients with HP have an estimated 4-fold to 8-fold greater risk of renal disease compared to healthy controls.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding Ascendis future operations, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to (i) the timing of expected completion of enrollment in the phase 3 PaTHway Trial, (ii) the expected timing of reporting PaTHway top-line data and, if successful, the expected timing of a submission of an NDA and MAA for TransCon PTH, (iii) the eligibility of subjects from the phase 3 PaTHway trial in North America, Europe, Japan and Greater China to enter into open-label extensions to collect long-term follow-up data, (iv) Ascendis ability to apply its platform technology to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company, (v) Ascendis product pipeline and expansion into additional therapeutic areas and (vi) Ascendis expectations regarding its ability to utilize its TransCon technologies to create new and potentially best-in-class therapies. Ascendis may not actually achieve the plans, carry out the intentions or meet the expectations or projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions, expectations and projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that Ascendis makes, including the following: unforeseen safety or efficacy results in its oncology programs, TransCon hGH, TransCon PTH and TransCon CNP or other development programs; unforeseen expenses related to the development and potential commercialization of its oncology programs, TransCon hGH, TransCon PTH and TransCon CNP or other development programs, selling, general and administrative expenses, other research and development expenses and Ascendis business generally; delays in the development of its oncology programs, TransCon hGH, TransCon PTH and TransCon CNP or other development programs related to manufacturing, regulatory requirements, speed of patient recruitment or other unforeseen delays; dependence on third party manufacturers to supply study drug for planned clinical studies; Ascendis ability to obtain additional funding, if needed, to support its business activities and the effects on its business from the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to Ascendis business in general, see Ascendis Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 10, 2021 and Ascendis other future reports filed with, or submitted to, the SEC. Forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future in-licensing, collaborations, acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments that Ascendis may enter into or make. Ascendis does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Ascendis, Ascendis Pharma, the Ascendis Pharma logo, the company logo and TransCon are trademarks owned by the Ascendis Pharma Group. July 2021 Ascendis Pharma A/S.

1 Karpf DB, et al. J Bone Miner Res. 2020; x:1-11.2 Mannstadt M, et al. Nature Reviews 2017, 3: 170553 Ascendis Pharma HP Patient Experience Research.4 Hadker N, et al. Endo Pract. 2014, 20(7);671-679. 5 Powers J, et al. J Bone Miner Res 2013, 28: 2570-2576.6 Mitchell DM, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2012, 97(12): 4507-45147 Underbjerg L, et al. J Bone Miner Res 2013, 28: 2277-2285

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The bacteria, archaebacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in the human gut collectively known as the gut microbiota have a profound effect on both physical and mental well-being.

Research suggests that by feeding the beneficial members of this community, dietary plant fibers can help stave off chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

However, Western-style diets are often high in fat and deficient in these plant fibers.

The idea of supplementing otherwise unhealthy snacks, such as cookies and chips, with fiber might seem straightforward, but the relationship between diet, the microbiota, and individual health is highly complex.

Scientists at the Center for Gut Microbiome and Nutrition Research at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, MO, are investigating this relationship with a view to developing prebiotic snack products.

In previous work, they identified sources of fiber that are not only cheap and readily available such as typically discarded peels, rinds, and husks but also boost the gut microbes that adults with obesity tend to lack.

In their new research, which appears in Nature, they tested how snacks supplemented with some of these fibers affected the gut microbiota of mice and humans, looking at their possible physiological effects.

Since snacks are a popular part of Western diets, we are working to help develop a new generation of snack food formulations that people will like to eat and that will support a healthy gut microbiome that affects many aspects of wellness, says senior author Prof. Jeffrey I. Gordon, M.D., who directs the Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences & Systems Biology at Washington University School of Medicine.

The snack food manufacturer Mondelz International, which owns brands such as belVita, Cadbury, and Oreo, partly funded the work.

In the first phase of their research, the scientists used gnotobiotic mice, which are raised in sterile conditions so that they lack any gut microbes of their own.

They colonized the guts of these mice with microbes from people with obesity, then fed the animals the type of high fat, low fiber diet that is associated with overweight and obesity.

Next, they consecutively introduced snacks to the mices diet that were supplemented with pea fiber, orange fiber, or barley bran. Between each type of snack were washout periods during which the mice only ate the high fat, low fiber diet.

This approach allowed the researchers to track the effects of each fiber type on the gene pool of the animals gut microbiota, which they did through analyses of microbial DNA in fecal samples.

They discovered that each snack led to an increased abundance of the genes necessary to make enzymes for digesting that particular fiber. Presumably, this was because the fiber gave bacteria with the right genes a competitive edge over the others.

In the second phase of the research, the researchers carried out similar experiments involving 12 human volunteers who were overweight or had obesity.

To avoid any changes arising from differences in their diets, the volunteers ate a strictly controlled diet that was high in saturated fat and low in fiber.

The researchers then monitored genetic changes in their microbiota before, during, and after a 2-week period, during which they also ate snack bars supplemented with pea fiber.

The team observed similar changes in the volunteers gut microbiota to those that they had seen in the mice, with an increased abundance of the genes needed to digest this fiber.

Finally, the scientists investigated whether eating snacks containing several different types of fiber would lead to more significant changes in the microbiota than eating pea fiber alone.

A group of 14 volunteers first ate a snack containing a combination of two fibers: pea fiber and inulin, which occurs naturally in onions, bananas, asparagus, artichokes, and chicory root. Later, after a washout period, they ate a snack containing four fibers: inulin, pea fiber, orange fiber, and barley bran.

This part of the study showed that the more types of fiber in the diet, the greater the abundance of bacterial genes that play a role in fiber metabolism.

These genetic changes were closely correlated with changes in the levels of proteins in the blood that contribute to a wide range of key physiological processes.

For example, there were significant changes in the levels of proteins involved in glucose metabolism, immunity, blood coagulation, blood vessel function, and the biology of bone and nerve cells.

Overall, the experiments reveal how responsive the gut microbiota is to changes in dietary fiber, even in individuals who are accustomed to eating a low fiber diet.

In principle, the fibers can be incorporated into a variety of snack formats familiar to consumers chips, bars, biscuits, etc., Prof. Gordon told Medical News Today.

One of the limitations of the study was that the volunteers ate a tightly controlled diet in addition to the fiber-supplemented snacks. In the real world, diets are much more complicated.

However, the researchers are already exploring whether their preliminary findings hold up when people can eat what they like.

Follow-on studies involve administering the snack food prototypes to participants who are consuming their normal diets, said Prof. Gordon.

This approach can provide insights about the robustness of the effects, and dose dependency, of fiber snack formulations on the gut microbiome and host physiology under more realistic consumer settings, he added.

The study identified protein biomarkers of possible physiological changes in participants blood. However, it is currently unknown whether such changes would reflect genuine health benefits.

Only clinical trials can reveal whether such snacks might help prevent type 2 diabetes or obesity, for example.

In an accompanying article, Avner Leshem and Eran Elinav from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, conclude:

[These] findings provide valuable mechanistic insights into the microbial contributions to human dietary responses. This will probably lead to long-term, randomized clinical trials that assess causal links between distinct food ingredients, microbiome modulation, and downstream health-related outcomes for humans.

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My decision to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) stemmed from a lifelong struggle with my weight.

Weighing over 10 pounds (4.5 kg) when I was born placing me in the 99th percentile Im not exaggerating when I say lifelong.

The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a low carb, high fat eating pattern that involves limiting your carb intake to 2550 grams per day or fewer to achieve ketosis a metabolic state in which your body burns fat instead of carbs for its primary source of fuel (1).

Its also the first diet that has allowed me to successfully lose and maintain my weight while keeping me feeling full and satisfied.

In fact, I hesitate to use the word diet, as I think of keto more as a lifestyle than a temporary or trendy way of eating.

Sure, there are times when I eat more carbs for instance, during my recent pregnancy and now while Im breastfeeding and Im certainly not militant about my intake.

However, keto is the baseline that I continually return to because it makes me feel my best.

While the keto diet has been used for many years in the management of childhood epilepsy, were just starting to understand how the diet may be beneficial for blood sugar management and weight loss (1).

This article explains why I find the keto diet to be the best and most effective option for my weight loss journey and provides a glimpse into what I typically eat in a day.

The first time I tried keto was just an experiment to see if it lived up to the hype.

At that point in my life, I was heavier than I wanted to be and felt shame and cognitive dissonance around being an overweight dietitian.

I had also tried so many approaches to lose weight or at least not gain weight without success. As a result, I thought I was just a weak-willed person, despite the discipline I had in other areas of my life.

However, I now understand that my struggles with hunger and food cravings had nothing to do with a personality deficiency. Rather, they were the result of choosing foods that were negatively affecting my gut health, blood sugar, and hormone levels (2, 3).

When I tried keto in 2019, I lost 30 pounds (14 kg) in 4 months, and it was surprisingly easy since I wasnt constantly preoccupied thinking about my next meal. Instead, I finally felt satisfied, both physically and mentally.

Whats more, I noticed improvements in other areas of my health.

For example, a fellow RDN gushed to me about how amazing my skin looked something Id never been complimented on before.

My occasional episodes of mild heartburn also vanished, and I felt consistently energized, motivated, and productive throughout the day.

Then came 2020.

As for many of us, 2020 was a difficult year.

I was not only dealing with the stress of navigating pandemic life but also pregnant, working a healthcare job during the day, writing at night, taking care of my family, and frequently preoccupied with the political and social unrest in the United States.

Feeling totally overwhelmed, I found myself turning to food for comfort, with many nights spent stress eating.

While 2020 showed me that still have some work to do on my relationship with food, it also highlighted just how much my quality of life had previously been improving on the keto diet.

I know that keto isnt the right approach for everyone. However, I cant deny that following a low carb, high fat diet freed me from my food hang-ups for the first time in my life.

Research suggests that there are four main reasons why the keto diet appears to be effective for weight loss, including:

Still, keep in mind that research on the keto diet for purposes other than epilepsy only began in earnest within the past decade.

As a result, more studies are needed on the long-term effects of keto in the general population.

Additionally, while keto may have benefits for weight loss and blood sugar management, its important to talk with a trusted healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, especially if you have diabetes or are taking prescription medications.

Curious what the keto diet looks like to me?

Heres what I eat on a normal day:

Another thing I like about keto is that its easy to find options when dining out. Depending on the restaurant, Ill usually order a salad, bunless burger, or steak and veggies.

While keto often gets a bad reputation for being all butter, bacon, and cheese, Ive found that I eat more fresh produce now than I ever have in my life.

I know how hard it is to constantly feel hungry while trying to lose weight, which is why I feel so fortunate to have found a diet that works for me.

In fact, I can honestly say that keto has changed my life and reignited my passion for nutrition and health.

While there are many ways to live a healthy lifestyle, the keto diet is worth considering if youre struggling to find a diet that satisfies you.

Just make sure to talk with a trusted healthcare provider first, particularly if you have a preexisting medical condition or are taking prescription medications.

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If youre trying to be the most swole version of yourself but arent focused on diet, youre doing yourself a serious disservice. The benefits of exercise are only partially determined by what you actually do at the gym. Other factors like your diet affect your physical resultsand your health, too.

Nutrition is what powers everything you do. Its gas in the car, says Albert Matheny, RD, CSCS, the co-founder of SoHo Strength Lab, Promix Nutrition, and Arena. If you eat welland get the timing rightyoull have more energy, making it easier to work out, Matheny says. But the opposite is also true, he adds. Meaning, filling up on the wrong foods and missing certain key eating windows can make it harder to go all out during workouts and reach your fitness goals.

Read ahead and keep our back-to-basics diet habits in mind, so you can get maximum output from your workout, every time.

Making food an afterthought is an easy way to torpedo your fitness goals. Too many people dont plan their nutrition out and then make poor choices when they get hungry, says Joey Gochnour, RDN, NASM-CPT, a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics at Nutrition and Fitness Professional. Consider the times youll actually have time to eat, what your physical needs will be for the day, and when you need to have peak energy for a workout. (Pro-tip: Before hitting the gym, reach for a simple carb, like sweet cherries. Think: Bing, Lapin, and Sweetheart.) Then create meals around your schedule. (More on actual timing later.)

Just keep this in mind: These meals and snacks dont have to be complicated. You don't need to have extensive cooking ability to put peanut butter on a bagel, pour a bowl of cereal or oatmeal, or make a sandwich with a piece of fruit and a glass of milk, Gochnour says.

2. Make sure youre eating enough.

Undereating is a surprisingly easy trap to fall into if youre regularly beast-moding at the gymand one that can quickly catch up with you. If you are chronically undereating calories and protein, you may not be able to recover properly between bouts of working out, says Spencer Nadolsky, DO, chief physician of Renaissance Periodization. That means you may not be able to work out as hard as youd like, whether its running faster or longer or lifting heavier weights with more reps.

To calculate how much fuel youll need on any given day to meet your goals, Nadolsky recommends checking out the National Institutes of Healths Body Weight Planner tool. There, you can enter your current stats, such as height, weight, and activity level along with your goals. The planner will help you determine exactly how many calories you should eat in a day.

In terms of protein goals, you can simplify things and shoot for around .75 grams per pound, he says. So, if you weigh 180, strive to eat about 135 grams of protein each day.

Some inflammation in your body is a normal part of the healing process post-workout, but too much can actually interfere with your recovery, says Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, a nutrition and wellness expert who is the co-author of Sugar Shock. Food can be a powerful way to control exercise-induced inflammation to help you recover faster and potentially reduce pain and soreness, she says.

Anti-inflammatory foods tend to be high in antioxidants, Cassetty says. So, veggies and fruits are biggiesespecially sweet cherries (which shouldnt be confused with their tart counterparts). Research published in the Journal of Nutrition found that eating sweet Bing cherries, specifically, can significantly decrease inflammatory biomarkers in the body. (Bonus: Eating them on the regular can even help to prevent chronic inflammatory diseases like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer.)

Every person and their needs are slightly different but, in general, you want to think about the digestion time of what youre eating, Matheny says. Typically, you want to eat something before your workout that will digest faster, like simple carbohydrates, Matheny says, listing off PB&J and oatmeal as possible options. This increases your blood sugar and will give you an energy boost for a little bit. Foods to avoid pre-workout include those that are high in fat, protein, and fiber because theyre slower to digest.

Timing matters, too. If youre having carbs, Matheny recommends eating 20 to 30 minutes before a workout to get maximum results. If youre having something a little heavier, one to two hours before go time is best.

It used to be that we told everyone to eat [a meal] immediately after workouts to help recover, but if youre eating [something] within a few hours before a workout, you dont have to rush to get that meal, Nadolsky says.

Ideally, though, youll want to eat within two hours of your workout, and youll want to go big on protein. Your muscles need protein to help them repair and rebuild, which will help maximize your strength gains, Cassetty explains. Your body also needs carbohydrates to replace what was used for energy during your workout. If you neglect to eat, youre missing the chance to replace that muscle tissue, so youre not going to get the maximum benefits from your workout, and it may even interfere with your ability to recover.

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Proper rest and recovery can help you get back at it tomorrow. Diet and sleep patterns are intertwined, Cassetty says. She points to a small study of 26 adults that found people who ate a high-fiber diet spent more time in deep sleep than other participants while those who regularly chowed down on sugary foods were up more at night.

A nutritious diet has also been shown to help reduce the time it takes to fall asleep, Cassetty says. Basically, if you arent eating well, your sleep may suffer. And if you eat nutritious, fiber-rich whole foods in the context of a healthy diet, youre less likely to suffer from sleep problems.

Worth noting: The same sweet cherries that can lower inflammation also contain melatonin, the hormone that controls your sleep-wake cycle. While Cassetty says eating a bowl of cherries alone wont automatically make you conk out, cherries can help when you couple them with good sleep hygiene, like keeping your room dark and not spending too much time on your phone before bed.

Being even a little dehydrated can make you feel off at the gym. The American College of Sports Medicine said in a joint position statement with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that 2 percent or more dehydration can compromise cognitive function and aerobic exercise performances, particularly in hot weather.

While hydration during your workout is important, Matheny says its especially crucial leading up to the main event. Its not going to do it if youve had one coffee all day and then chug a bottle of water before you work out, he says. You need to be drinking all day.

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Sandra Lee, 55, is celebrating her birthday in style after opening up about her weight loss journey on Instagram. In a recent post, the chef, Food Network host, and cookbook author shared her success and explained that she's excited about what's to come. "Thinking this will be my birthday dress for tomorrow," she wrote in the caption. "Only five more pounds to go. Wanted to meet my goal weight before I turned 55 which is tomorrow but Im pretty happy with where I am-I feel great!!!"

Sandra was honest with her followers: "Healthy thoughtful weight loss goals are not easy but worth it," she said. "Sending you all love today and every single day. Sandy xo."

So, what's behind Sandra's results? Keep reading for the tips and tricks that helped her lose weight, enjoy working out, and gain more energy.

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At the beginning of the year, Sandra was more than honest with fans about her decision to lose weight. "Personally over the last year I gained 30 pounds and weighed in at 170 two days before ChristmasNone of my clothes fit and worse i feel terrible," she wrote in an Instagram caption. "So on Christmas day I started a new regime..."

To kickstart her journey, Sandra totally revamped her diet for around a week. She cut out alcohol, red meat, and most carbs. She ate more vegetables, fruit, fermented foods (like sauerkraut and pickles), eggs, and low sodium soup. She also drank a ton of water, plus her usual coffee and tea. ("I need my caffeine," she added.)

The first week alone, Sandra lost 10 pounds. She asked fans for their advice, writing that "I would love to know what your health plans are for the new year and hope that you stay the course and fulfill them alongside me. I do read your comments so please do let me know how youre doing and what youre doing maybe I can learn something too!!!"

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Sandra posted an honest look into her weight loss journey in early January. "I am literally exhausted from working out," she wrote in the caption, "so feet up and mellowing out." She also mentioned that she can't weigh herself every day because it "makes me Nuts." (Instead, she snacks on salads and walnuts!)

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For Sandra, working out more wasn't easy. In fact, she pretty much hated ituntil she started watching TV while on the treadmill. "I have actually found a way to work out and not have it be so awful," she said in a post. "I actually look forward to it..I tend to smile while doing it-ive even burst out in laughter." Her secret? "The answer is watching outtakes and past seasons of Friends."

Sandra also shared specific details about her treadmill workouts. "I just got through 20 minutes on the treadmill keeping my heart rate at 170 and the time flew by thanks to Rachel Ross Phoebe Chandler Joey and Monica (Who by the way I am most like)!!!" she continued. "Thank god for Friends-theyve got your back even when youre breaking a sweat!"

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In May, Sandra posted another weight loss update. "Getting there 17 pounds down and being healthy is number one," she said. She added that, while it wasn't easy, intermittent fasting, a healthy diet, and aiming for 10,000 to 20,000 steps a day were really helping.

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Well on her way to meeting her 30-pound weight loss goal, Sandra looks happier and healthier than ever.

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"Loving your body and yourself is super important. Our bodies are a gift and our lives are a gift and theyre both to be cherished every single day," she told Today. "If you are not happy and healthy, nothing in your life will be as happy or healthy as it can be."

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Evenings at my house are chaotic. My partner and I have two-year-old twins, and that gap between preschool pickup and bedtime can be the toughest part of the day.

We both have busy jobs and are always doing too many things at once cooking, trying to remember if anyone fed the dog, and diplomat-level toddler negotiations, to name a few.

Amidst all that, were supposed to be eating healthy foods, exercising, getting enough sleep, and practicing self-care. Who has time for all that?

These days, my biggest healthy eating challenge is finding the time and energy to plan balanced meals for myself and our family. Increasingly, we can do it together in a way that we couldnt when the twins were babies (Im not even sure what we ate for the first two years of their lives, to be honest). They like to go grocery shopping and eat the foods they see us eating. Im excited to keep moving in this direction together.

But that doesnt mean its easy. Toddler food whims change daily, and sometimes they just dont want to eat anything. Evenings for me usually end up the same way with two kids on the counter or one in my arms, spending time together and helping me cook dinner.

This is our healthy eating reality. Whats yours?

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I am not a poster child for healthy eating. I will say Ive trended better in that direction as an adult, but I used to follow what I now understand was a poorly planned vegetarian diet.

I was a vegetarian from childhood through my mid-twenties, mostly existing on fruit, yogurt, cheese, bread, and pasta. My partner still likes to tease me about being a milk-tarian.

What I didnt understand then is that any diet, especially one that removes certain foods, requires planning and balance. I started planning more balanced meals that included a variety of food groups when I moved to Iceland in 2015. I also started eating fish, which is fresh and plentiful here. For me, this was a life-changing decision, and Ive enjoyed exploring the culinary opportunities a more flexible diet has provided.

These are my preferences, and a mostly pescatarian diet is what works for me.

However, that doesnt make it the right diet or eating pattern for you. Healthy eating is a journey one that changes over time and you have the power to determine which foods and eating pattern make you feel your best.

We know healthy eating can be challenging. It can be tough to know where to start, were surrounded by nutrition misinformation, and healthy foods can be expensive or hard to find.

Nevertheless, healthy eating is an important wellness goal for many people.

In a study conducted by Healthline Media, 72% of respondents said that eating healthy and nutritious foods was their most important health or wellness goal.

In another study we conducted, two-thirds of participants said they were interested in nutrition content. However, only one-third said they eat very or extremely healthfully. The rest reported their eating habits were either not at all, a little, or somewhat healthy.

This really stood out to us, as it means the majority of these people wanted to eat well, yet fewer than one-third actually did so.

So, whats standing in the way?

Change is hard, and life is busy. People want more than information and need actionable steps to get started, as well as support along their journey. Recommendations need to be accessible and affordable. Community and connection also matter.

Furthermore, biases and inequities in our food system contribute to issues of access and health disparities. Theres also a clear need for cultural competence in nutrition too often, what is considered healthy is seen through a homogenous, Western lens that often ignores and others foods and traditions with deep cultural roots.

In this field, we have a responsibility to challenge and broaden our definition of healthy eating and provide more appropriate and relevant recommendations to better help people meet their health and wellness goals.

Welcome to Healthline Nutrition, the newest brand from Healthline.

We aim to help bridge the gap between intentions and actions by providing realistic nutrition information paired with actionable takeaways you can implement in your life today.

Our approach is all about healthy eating in the context of your real life. We know that for healthy eating to be doable and sustainable, it has to be realistic. You are at the center of your healthy eating journey, and we are here to support you in finding a long-term, healthy eating pattern that works for your needs, preferences, and culture.

To us, healthy eating is not about every dietary decision you make, but rather the overall trends of your choices what your habits are like most of the time. Additionally, you wont find us recommending quick-fix solutions or promoting fad diets.

All of our nutrition information is based on studies, which youll find cited in numbered, clickable references in our content. Our articles are written and medically reviewed by registered dietitians who are experts in their fields but real people, too. They have their own healthy eating journeys, and theyre happy to share those perspectives with you.

Our aim is to meet you where you are in your healthy eating journey, whether you want to learn about supplements, dive into meal prep, focus on weight management, discover diets, shop, or learn about eating for specific health conditions. We want to help you implement doable, lasting change that you can put into action today with our just one thing takeaways.

We know healthy eating is hard, and youre not alone in this. Were in it together.

Before meals in Iceland, we say gjru svo vel. It means here you go, and invites everyone to dive in and begin eating. With that, I welcome you to Healthline Nutrition.

Ive been working with our nutrition content for six years, and am very proud of who weve been and where were going. It has been incredible to watch this cohort become the top nutrition source of information on the internet, evolve, and reach many millions of people every month.

Im beyond excited about our new direction, and I hope you are, too.

I also want to acknowledge our team and all the people who work on nutrition content at Healthline, both past and present. We wouldnt be where or who we are without you.

Thank you, all, and cheers to our next chapter!

Aubrey WoodEditorial Director, Nutrition and Fitness

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The green Mediterranean diet is similar to the traditional Med diet but with a vegetarian twist.

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First there was the Mediterranean diet. You know, the one brimming with vegetables, fruit, olive oil, whole grains and seafood that's been linked to benefits like better heart health and weight loss.

Now there's a new version, called the green Mediterranean diet, that's said to be even healthier.

But are those claims true? And what's so different about this version? We'll break it all down here.

So, What Is the Green Mediterranean Diet?

Based on the short list of published studies that include the green Mediterranean diet, the eating pattern is very similar to the traditional Mediterranean diet with a few small tweaks that make it even more eco-friendly ("greener") and potentially healthier as well. Namely, it cuts out red and processed meats entirely and has followers add green tea and a specific type of green shake.

The diet isn't commercialized at least not yet. Instead, it seems to have only been executed in a research setting.

What Do You Eat on the Green Mediterranean Diet?

One big difference between this diet and the traditional Med diet is an emphasis on green tea.

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On the traditional Mediterranean diet, red and processed meats are typically restricted to a few times a week, per the Oldways Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. The language used in the pyramid says "less often" and meats are lumped together with sweets at the very top of the pyramid, which means you should eat them the least of all the food groups.

On the green Mediterranean diet, red and processed meats are actually avoided altogether, and poultry and fish replace beef and lamb, according to a January 2021 study in Gut.

The diet also calls for a few cups of green tea each day, a small handful of walnuts and a daily dose of a type of green plant called Wollfia globose (aka Asian watermeal or duckweed, per the USDA), which followers drink in the form of a shake.

Pros of the Green Mediterranean Diet

The green Med diet is similar to a vegetarian diet, and people who follow these types of eating plans are typically healthier than their counterparts who eat meat: Their blood pressure is better, they have a lower risk of heart disease and some cancers and they weigh less, per the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

But also, there are two studies that have looked specifically at the green Med diet, and they found these benefits:

People who followed the green Mediterranean diet for six months shrunk their waistlines more than a half inch more than their counterparts who followed the traditional Mediterranean diet, according to a November 2020 study in Heart.

Compared to people who only followed basic healthy diet guidelines, those on the green Med diet lost about 1 1/2 inches more off their waists.

One caveat: If you break it down by sex, only those who identified as male saw this greater benefit.

Eating the green Mediterranean diet for six months helped adults lower their cholesterol and blood pressure more so than those who followed a standard healthy diet, per that same Heart study. Green Med diet eaters also had lower levels of an inflammatory compound called C-reactive protein (CRP).

Although the green Med dieters improved their heart health markers, so did the Mediterranean diet followers (another group within the study). Folks who followed the Mediterranean diet for six months also improved their cholesterol, blood pressure and CRP compared to the healthy diet guideline followers. The Med diet followers' improvement was just slightly less than that of the green Med dieters.

When researchers put adults on a green Mediterranean diet, those people lowered their risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) more so than both traditional Mediterranean diet followers and also healthy diet guideline followers, according to a January 2021 study in Gut.

The diet, the authors note, seems to lead to liver fat loss. That's important, because an increase in liver fat is linked to a host of unhealthy things, like decreased insulin resistance, higher risk of diabetes and heart disease and less gut microbiome diversity.

Cons of the Green Mediterranean Diet

There aren't many, if any, drawbacks to the green Mediterranean diet. The only real con is the duckweed supplement because it's not widely available.

The edible plant-protein which tastes like watercress is a source of both plant protein and good-for-you omega-3 fats. But because duckweed is harder to find than other plant proteins, you can reap similar nutritional benefits from protein powders featuring hemp, chia or flax each of which deliver protein and omega-3 fats.

Should You Try It?

Because the green Mediterranean diet is a version of a vegetarian diet, it's healthy for just about anyone, and there are research-backed benefits for your waistline, heart and liver. As with any diet, though, be sure to talk to your doctor to make sure it's right for you based on your personal health history and goals.

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