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How metabolic flexibility and fuel switching result in a healthier metabolism and a stronger insulin response

Metabolic flexibility is becoming a crucial indicator of how well an individual is doing metabolism adapts to changing requirements and fuel availability. It describes how efficiently the body can switch energy between carbohydrates (glucose) and fats in numerous states resembling food intake, fasting and exercise. When fuel switching works well, insulin, mitochondria and cellular energy […]

Reducing folic acid intake may support healthier metabolism in aging animal models

In a study published in , scientists at Texas A&M AgriLife Research found that reducing folic acid intake can support healthier metabolism in aging animal models, difficult the traditional wisdom that top folic acid intake is usually useful for health. The study was led by Michael Polymenis, Ph.D., professor and assistant director of graduate programs […]