by Dr. David Minkoff December 04, 2019 5 min read
by Dr. David Minkoff October 09, 2019 7 min read
When you think of “vitality” what do you think of?
For most people, it’s some image of an active life, bursting with energy: shining eyes; spring in your step; the zest of life.
But if you go just a little bit deeper into this idea of vitality, it’s not...
by Dr. David Minkoff September 11, 2019 7 min read
Your own metabolism is killing you.
The incomprehensible bazillions of biochemical reactions firing off every nanosecond in every one of your cells have consequences.
Because there is no free lunch.
Not even in biology. The truth is...
by Dr. David Minkoff July 30, 2019 13 min read
The following is adapted from The Search for the Perfect Protein.
At our clinic, the LifeWorks Wellness Center, we have many clients—male and female—who have problems with low energy, depression, and insomnia. With these patients...
by Dr. David Minkoff July 23, 2019 4 min read
The following is adapted from The Search for the Perfect Protein.
If you’ve ever heard of amino acids—which help the body make protein—you may have heard of essential amino acids. What, exactly, makes these amino acids essential?...
by Dr. David Minkoff July 16, 2019 5 min read
The following is adapted from The Search for the Perfect Protein.
If you watch much TV, you’ve undoubtedly seen a heartburn medication commercial at some point. The makers of Pepcid and Zantac confidently tell us we can eat a hoagie with sausage...
by Dr. David Minkoff July 10, 2019 4 min read
Trying to get enough protein into your body to increase lean muscle mass, recovery and endurance?
STOP.
It’s not a matter of how much protein you're consuming — but how much your body is able to use.
And depending on what protein sources you're using...
by Dr. David Minkoff July 09, 2019 4 min read
The following is adapted from The Search for the Perfect Protein.
What’s the common link between menopause and beauty concerns (sagging skin, hair loss) in women who are aging? It might surprise you to learn it’s a lack of protein...
by Dr. David Minkoff June 19, 2019 6 min read
The word “micronutrients” sure sounds nice.
Health marketers use it as a generic catch-all term, but usually without any specific meaning.
It’s easy to have an idea about what it probably is –– small nutrients, right? –– and it’s...
by Dr. David Minkoff June 18, 2019 6 min read
BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) are all the craze these days. Pushed by supplements companies and hyped by paid sponsors, what are these supplements, what do they actually do, and are they worth it?
Some of the claims include...
by Dr. David Minkoff June 04, 2019 4 min read
by Dr. David Minkoff May 23, 2019 5 min read
So, we’re going to dig into a big one: macros – aka macronutrients.
Now you’ve probably heard about macronutrients, especially in relation to a paleo or ketogenic diet.
So, what’s the big deal? What’s actually important? What’s fluff? And what’s...
by Dr. David Minkoff
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