Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
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Learn more about nutritional biochemistry, including metabolic pathways, fuel partitioning, mitochondrial metabolism, and relationships between diet, health, and disease.
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
2w ago
A study claiming that daily consumption of cheese and wine may improve long-term cognition seems more like a bad joke than reliable science.
The post Don’t drink and science: why a study on the cognitive effects of wine and cheese is sheer stupidity appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
3w ago
“My perspective has shifted as any scientist that's following data should… When new data comes out, you have to reassess things.” —Rhonda Patrick
The post #252 ‒ Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
1M ago
The imperative for effective weight management strategies in children and teens is clear, but in our desperation for effective obesity treatments, are we allowing ourselves to be too shortsighted on testing?
The post Is a recent clinical trial enough to support the use of semaglutide in treating adolescent obesity? appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
3M ago
A newly-published study caught public attention by reporting an association between the common sweetener erythritol and increased risk of heart attack and stroke, but there’s more to the story.
The post More hype than substance: erythritol and cardiovascular risk appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
3M ago
“Trends matter. You're treating what you see, but you're mindful of the trends.” —Peter Attia
The post #242 – AMA #44: Peter’s historical changes in body composition with his evolving dietary, fasting, and training protocols appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
4M ago
Two recent randomized trials found that biasing food intake toward the end of the day increases appetite and may reduce energy expenditure.
The post To reduce appetite, skip late-night snacks appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
4M ago
Coffee consumption is associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative processes, but the effect may be more than a matter of caffeine.
The post Non-caffeine components of coffee and their effects on neurodegenerative diseases appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
5M ago
“Most 40 year olds, 50 year olds, they have pain anyway. So I'd rather be strong and have pain than be weak and have pain.” —Layne Norton
The post #235 ‒ Training principles for mass and strength, changing views on nutrition, creatine supplementation, and more | Layne Norton, Ph.D. appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
7M ago
“We don't want to be consuming protein for energy purposes at all. We want to be consuming protein for muscle protein synthesis.” —Peter Attia
The post #227 – AMA #40: Body composition, protein, time-restricted feeding, fasting, DEXA scans, and more appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more
Nutritional biochemistry by Peter Attia
10M ago
“A calorie is a calorie” seems like a simple and obvious statement. But do different macronutrients vary in their ability to drive obesity? A recent study by Dr. Kevin Hall and colleagues provides new clues – and likely new fodder for debate.
The post Different effects of fat- vs. carbohydrate-restriction on neural reward signaling appeared first on Peter Attia ..read more