EP 32. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Your Doubts Resolved.
58min 33sec
Hello! In today's podcast episode, I'll explain everything related to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Among the questions I'll answer are:
As I mentioned, the supplements I refer to are either from my brand https://ivbwellness.com or are ones I carefully select and keep in my "favorites" story highlights on my Instagram @isabelvina.
I hope you enjoy it. Remember to subscribe and rate my work on the podcast so I can reach more people! If you have any extra questions, check out my Instagram @isabelvina. I have many more answers about hormones and metabolism there!
Additionally, you can visit my website https://ivbwellness.com for consultations and to purchase my line of high-quality supplements designed to work naturally with your body and hormonal system to restore the quality of life and well-being you deserve.
Talk to you in 2 Saturdays!
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- How GDM differs from type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Which women are at higher risk of developing GDM
- If you have normal preconception insulin and glucose levels, does that guarantee you won't develop GDM?
- Why is the "short" and "long" glucose tolerance test performed to diagnose GDM, unlike in other cases of diabetes?
- If you're not used to eating sugar, isn't this "sugar rush" harmful?
- Can taking 50/100g of sugar for the glucose tolerance test affect the baby?
- Why is it crucial NOT to modify your diet in the days leading up to the glucose tolerance test?
- Can GDM be diagnosed with a glucose meter instead of a glucose tolerance test?
- What supplements can be taken to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus or if it has been diagnosed?
- Does being subjected to IVF treatments increase the risk of GDM?
- Can you have a higher risk of developing diabetes after pregnancy?
As I mentioned, the supplements I refer to are either from my brand https://ivbwellness.com or are ones I carefully select and keep in my "favorites" story highlights on my Instagram @isabelvina.
I hope you enjoy it. Remember to subscribe and rate my work on the podcast so I can reach more people! If you have any extra questions, check out my Instagram @isabelvina. I have many more answers about hormones and metabolism there!
Additionally, you can visit my website https://ivbwellness.com for consultations and to purchase my line of high-quality supplements designed to work naturally with your body and hormonal system to restore the quality of life and well-being you deserve.
Talk to you in 2 Saturdays!
For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content.
My TikTok @isabelvinabas
On my YouTube channel YouTube Channel
And the supplements formulated by me on my website My Website
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EP 107. Bile and Gallbladder Health: How to Care for Your Gallbladder and Improve Digestion
Hola :)Hoy vamos a hablar de la salud biliar Espero que este episodio del podcast sobre la salud biliar os aporte luz y claridad sobre un tema tan importante… y a menudo tan olvidado.A lo largo del episodio aprenderás dónde se produce la bilis, cuáles son sus funciones, cuál es su composición y por qué es tan importante su almacenamiento en la vesícula biliar.También te contaré qué estímulos provocan su liberación, cómo es el metabolismo intestinal de la bilis una vez secretada, y por qué es clave la microbiota, el consumo de grasas saludables y fibra para mantener el equilibrio del metabolismo biliar… y del metabolismo global.Asimismo, hablaremos de qué fáctores pueden favorecer la aparición de calculos biliares como el exceso de estrogenos o de colesterol hepatico.Y, por supuesto, hablaremos de algunos complementos alimenticios que pueden ayudar a optimizar el flujo de la bilis, como la taurina, la glicina, el extracto de alcachofa, el cardo mariano o el conocido ácido TUDCA.Espero que os guste y sobre todo os ayude a saber mas para temer menos y elegir mejor :)Para mas información ya sabéis que me tenéis en mi instagram @isabelvina dónde te comparto contenido diario Mi TikTok @isabelvinabas En mi canal de YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQY los suplementos formulados por mi https://ivbwellness.com-Para mas información ya sabéis que me tenéis en mi instagram @isabelvina dónde te comparto contenido diario Mi TikTok @isabelvinabasEn mi canal de YouTube Canal YoutubeY los suplementos formulados por mi en mi web Mi web -
EP 106: No Period and No Libido: The Hormonal Cost of Chronic Stress.
Hello :)In today's episode, I try to explain why chronic stress (both mental and physical) can directly affect our reproductive axis and, at the same time, indirectly affect other hormonal axes like the thyroid axis and prolactin, contributing to the worsening of stress-related reproductive symptoms by perpetuating the stress cycle --> lack of adequate GnRH synthesis --> FSH and LH --> regular menstruation, ovulation, testosterone production...I also talk about several supplements that ALWAYS follow lifestyle measures and do not replace them, which are:Stress: magnesium, omega 3, glycine, theanine, reishi, rhodiola, schisandra, ashwagandha, B vitamins like B12, B6, B9...Thyroid function: myo-inositol, CoQ10, selenium, iodine, vitamins B1 and B3..Prolactin: vitex agnus (chasteberry) and magnesiumI hope it's helpful :) a kissFor more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily contentMy TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQAnd the supplements formulated by me https://ivbwellness.comFor more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily contentMy TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My Website -
EP 104. Aldosterone: The Hormone That Raises Your Blood Pressure.
Hello!!In today's podcast episode, I'm talking about hypertension, but not just any kind, rather the one associated with an excess of a little-known hormone: aldosterone.I'll explain what signs might indicate that our high blood pressure is due to an excess of this hormone. How to assess it analytically, what tests would be necessary if blood tests reveal high aldosterone levels. What specific treatments exist, what lifestyle measures to follow: how much fiber, exercise, salt, or potassium to consume… Supplements that can help us, such as taurine, magnesium, olive leaf extract (standardized in oleuropein), hawthorn extract, or citrulline. How to correctly measure blood pressure, and much more. I hope you like it and, above all, find it useful : )For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content.My TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQAnd the supplements formulated by me at https://ivbwellness.comFor more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content.My TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My website -
EP 101. Vitamin B9: Why It Matters More Than You Think.
Vitamin B9 and Folic Acid: Why They Are Not Exactly the Same Hello, I am Dr. Isabel Viña Bas, physician and Scientific Director of IVB Wellness Lab. The vitamin B9 is one of those nutrients that almost everyone automatically associates with pregnancy. And yes, it is essential during this stage, but reducing it to "the vitamin that pregnant women take" is only seeing a small part of the story. B9 is involved in processes that happen every day, whether you are trying to get pregnant or not: blood cell production, homocysteine metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, nitric oxide production, collagen formation, and liver detoxification reactions. In addition, there is a huge confusion between two terms that we use as if they were synonyms: folate and folic acid. My goal here is to help you understand that difference and, above all, to know what you should actually look for when reading the label of a food supplement. Because in vitamin B9, as is so often the case in nutrition, it's not just about how much you take: the form in which it reaches your body matters immensely. Vitamin B9, folate, and folic acid: are they really the same thing? When we talk about vitamin B9 or folates, we are referring to a family of natural and active molecules. The base form is tetrahydrofolate, from which other functional forms derive, such as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, one of the most important in our body. El folic acid, on the other hand, is a synthetic molecule created in a laboratory and used for decades to fortify foods and manufacture low-cost food supplements. The fundamental difference is that our body cannot use it directly: it first has to transform it. I like to think of it like buying a piece of furniture that still needs to be assembled. Active folate is already assembled and ready to go into the room and do its job. Folic acid arrives in pieces, and the liver has to assemble it before useIf that assembly line is slow or limited, some of the material is left waiting. The folic acid bottleneck: why the supplement form matters To convert synthetic folic acid into forms that the body can use, the liver requires several enzymatic transformations. One of the main ones depends on the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase, o DHFR. This enzyme has a limited capacity, around 300 micrograms dailyTherefore, if a person takes larger amounts of inactive folic acid, it may not all be converted with the same efficiency. Here is one of the reasons why I insist so much on reading the label. If we are looking to provide vitamin B9, it is much more interesting to find already active or pre-activated forms: names like this may appear on the packaging 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, 5-MTHF, Quatrefolic®, Metafolin®, or Lederfolin®. It's not about obsessing over technical words. It's about understanding that two products can declare "400 micrograms of vitamin B9" and yet, do not provide the same molecular form. MTHFR: why your genetics make choosing active folate even more important There are also people who have a reduced ability to convert folate due to variants of the MTHFR gene. I am speaking specifically of the C677T polymorphism, which can significantly decrease the ability to produce 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. This turns the previous process into a sort of highway with fewer lanes: the nutrient may be present, but the body has more difficulties to bring it to its final usable form. These variants are especially common in the Mediterranean population. That is why, for people in this situation, it makes even more sense to choose a B9 shape already activated instead of relying solely on the metabolic conversion of folic acid. Where do we find vitamin B9 in food? Vitamin B9 is highly present in plant-based foods: unfortified nutritional yeast, sunflower seeds, legumes, leafy green vegetables, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and avocado, orange, banana, and wheat germ. But there is a small problem: folate is a rather heat-sensitive That is why it makes sense to combine cooked vegetables with other gentler preparations: raw leafy greens when well tolerated, uncooked avocado, and techniques such as vapor rather than very long cooking times. Eating folate is not enough: zinc, alcohol, and digestive acidity also matter Another idea that I think is very important is that a diet rich in folate does not automatically guarantee that we are going to use them well. Antes de absorberlos, nuestro aparato digestivo tiene trabajo que hacer. The folates present in food usually appear in forms called polyglutamates. To process them, we need an intestinal enzyme, the folate hydrolase, cuya actividad depende del zinc. Además, el alcohol puede inhibir esta enzima. Then comes the absorption phase. In the proximal small intestine, there is a transporter called PCFT that functions best in an acidic environment. This is why drugs that intensely reduce gastric acidity, such as some proton pump inhibitors, can interfere with this route of absorption. It is a good example of why, when a deficiency appears, we should not only look at "how much folate you eat." We must look at diet, digestion, medication, alcohol, and metabolic capacity Vitamin B9 and homocysteine: why does it work as a team with vitamin B12? One of the most important functions of folates occurs in homocysteine metabolism. The homocysteine, when it accumulates, is associated with a more inflammatory, oxidative, and procoagulant environment. work in tandem with vitamin B12. Folate and B12 work together in a sort of metabolic pathway that allows homocysteine to be transformed and continue generating essential molecules. From this pathway comes, among other things, SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine), a methyl group donor essential for many reactions: synthesis of melatonin and catecholamines, maintenance of the myelin Here is an important clinical warning: if we detect a folate deficiency, we must also assess vitamin B12. Giving B9 in isolation can mask signs of a B12 deficiency From serotonin to nitric oxide: how far does B9 really go? Another reason why I say vitamin B9 matters much more than we think is that it is involved in the production of tetrahydrobiopterin. This molecule acts as a cofactor in essential pathways for producing nitric oxide, serotonin, and dopamine. Nitric oxide is one of the body's major vasodilators. That is why I link an adequate availability of folates with the vascular health, with blood pressure regulation, and with erectile function. In the brain, those same pathways are involved in the production of serotonin and dopamine. When folate is lacking, symptoms may appear that seem non-specific (fatigue, irritability, headache, or mood changes), but make sense when we understand everything this vitamin does to biochemical level. Collagen, glutathione, and bile: the unexpected connection with glycine There is a connection with vitamin B9 that is almost never explained: its relationship with the wisteria. El tetrahidrofolato participa en la transformación de serina en glicina, y la glicina es uno de esos aminoácidos pequeños que termina apareciendo en muchísimos procesos. We need it to manufacture glutathione, one of the body's main antioxidant systems, to conjugate bile acids, for phase 2 liver detoxification reactions, and for build collagen. I like to use a very graphic fact: glycine is constantly repeated in the helical structure of collagen. That is to say, even when we think of skin, joints, or connective tissue, the B9 metabolism keeps appearing behind the scenes. Folic acid and pregnancy: why you need to start before a positive test? Here we come to the most well-known function of vitamin B9, and also one of the most important. I recommend starting an adequate intake of folate approximately three months before before starting to trying to conceive. The reason is simple: embryonic development begins long before many women even know they are pregnant. The neural tube closes around the first weeks of gestation, so wait for a positive test can mean arriving late to that initial phase. But the relationship with fertility no es exclusivamente femeninaIn men, folates contribute to the maintenance of sperm DNA integrity preconception preparation, tiene sentido pensar en la pareja y no únicamente en la mujer. It is also associated with adequate folate status during pregnancy with fetal development, the placenta, and intrauterine growth. Again, the key lies in arrive with adequate reservations before gestation begins, rather than trying to correct them once the process is already underway. How much vitamin B9 do we need and what should you look for in a supplement? The recommended amounts range between 400 and 600 micrograms daily for the general population and pregnancy, and between 800 and 1,000 micrograms for twin pregnancies. A maximum safety limit of 1,000 micrograms daily is also established. Rather than chasing huge doses, my advice is to look at the form first. If a label simply says "folic acid," you are looking at the synthetic form that needs activation. If 5-MTHF, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, or an equivalent form like Quatrefolic® or Metafolin® appears, we are talking about already activated folate. meet needs in a useful and secure way, do not stack food supplements without context. How to know if you are deficient in vitamin B9? A sustained deficiency can eventually lead to megaloblastic anemia, with symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations. Headaches, irritability, and digestive issues may also occur. Analytically, it follows a very useful sequence: first, serum folate may drop; next, homocysteine may rise; later, intraerythrocytic folate (which better reflects the reserves of recent months) may decrease; and, finally, there appears the anemia. That is why it is not advisable to wait until you have overt anemia to start investigating. In people with symptoms, restrictive diets, intestinal problems, celiac disease, SIBO, or pharmacological treatments that interfere with this pathway, it makes sense interpret the markers within the complete clinical context. So, what is the most important thing to remember about vitamin B9? That "vitamin B9" and "folic acid" they are not exactly the sameThat molecular form matters. That your genetics, your digestion, and certain medications can change how much you benefit from it. And that its function doesn't end with pregnancy: it plays a role in blood vessels, neurotransmitters, collagen, glutathione, homocysteine, and cell division. If I had to summarize it in a single idea, it would be this: when you read a label, don't just look at the number of micrograms. Also ask yourself what form of folate it contains much more informed decisions I hope you like it :) For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina, where I share daily content with you My TikTok @isabelvinabas YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My website -
EP 96. Myo-inositol, Hormonal Benefits, and Lipedema.
Hola, en el episodio de hoy os cuénto:-Myoinositol: qué funciones tiene esta pseudovitamina en la adecuada función tiroidea, metabolismo de la insulina, fertilidad, acné, sueño y estado de animo.-Lipdema: qué es esta enfermedad de tejido contjuntivo laxo, por qué no tiene nada que ver con el exceso de grasa o celulitis y cómo podemos manejarla para mejorar la calidad de vida.Entre los suples que hablo del lipedema estánManejo del dolor e inflamación-PEA: Zerodol -Omega 3-Curcuma-BoswelliaManejo de liquido intersticial y permeabilidad vascular:-Trebol de olor amarillo (melilotus officinalis)-Extracto de semillas de uva ( vitis vinifera)-Diosmina y hesperidina-Cataño de indias-Diente de león-Cola de caballo-Extracto de uva ursi -PerejilPara mas información ya sabéis que me tenéis en mi instagram @isabelvina dónde te comparto contenido diario Mi TikTok @isabelvinabas En mi canal de YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQY los suplementos formulados por mi https://ivbwellness.comPara mas información ya sabéis que me tenéis en mi instagram @isabelvina dónde te comparto contenido diario Mi TikTok @isabelvinabasEn mi canal de YouTube Canal YoutubeY los suplementos formulados por mi en mi web Mi web -
EP 94. How Does Your Brain Get Fed? With Dr. Juan Viña.
Helloooo :)Today's episode is a very special one because I'm lucky enough to have the wisdom of my father, the doctor and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, Juan Viña, join me again to discuss brain metabolism in detail. He will tell us (among other things):How does brain metabolism differ from the metabolism of the rest of the body?Can fatty acids be used in the brain as an energy source?How do amino acids reach the brain and which are the most important?Why taking carbohydrates with proteins can optimize our melatonin and serotonin production.Why glycine is a key amino acid for brain health.What choline is and why it's key for memory and learning.Cholesterol and the brain: what is the relationship between them.I hope you like it!!For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content.My TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQAnd the supplements formulated by me https://ivbwellness.comFor more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content.My TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My website -
EP 93. Pans without hormonal disruptors, creatine, and hair loss.
Toxin-Free Pans, Creatine, and Alopecia: Debunking Myths from the Kitchen to Your Hair Hello, I am Dr. Isabel Viña Bas, a physician and Scientific Director of IVB Wellness Lab. This week, I want to resolve two questions that you ask me constantly, both in consultations and on social media: what is going on with the pans you use daily and whether creatine can really make you lose your hair. Let's get to the important part: how to choose a pan that won't interfere with your hormones and why you can take creatine with peace of mind. What are endocrine disruptors and why should you keep an eye on your pans? Before talking about pans, we must name the enemy: endocrine disruptors. These are synthetic chemical substances capable of mimicking your natural hormones, fitting into their receptors, and sending signals that shouldn't be there. They are found in pesticides, fire retardants, plastics, and, massively, in the coating of classic non-stick pans, almost always based on perfluorinated compounds (PFAS). That gray coating we love so much because food doesn't stick is, in many cases, the entry point for PFAS into your body. The triad that triggers the release of toxins: heat, fat, and acid The pan brings together exactly the three conditions that maximize the transfer of these toxins from the utensil to your plate. Extreme heat destabilizes the material and releases microparticles. Fats, necessary for cooking, dissolve these fat-soluble compounds and carry them directly into your food. And if you add something acidic, like tomato, lemon, or vinegar, the erosion accelerates even further. That is why the pan holds a permanent spot on my priority list for reducing toxins at home, along with not heating food in plastic containers or avoiding thermal receipts. Is the "PFOA-free" label useful? Don't trust easy marketing. When PFOA was banned due to its proven toxicity, a large part of the industry replaced it with other perfluorinated compounds from the same family, such as GenX or PFOS, with an equally harmful effect on your metabolic, thyroid, and reproductive health. My recommendation is direct: if the packaging boasts "synthetic non-stick," that pan is not entering your kitchen. Toxin-free pans: the map of materials you can actually use The good news is that there are plenty of alternatives for cooking without hormonal residue. Here is my analysis of the materials I do recommend, with their advantages and their fine print.None of them force you to choose between health and convenience in the kitchen. Mineral iron or carbon steel, the pan that lasts a lifetime It is a combination of iron with a small percentage of carbon. It has no enamel or Teflon, so it is toxin-free by design, and it also releases minimal traces of iron into food, which is interesting if you have low iron or ferritin reserves. The downside is the weight and maintenance: it is not dishwasher safe and needs seasoning before its first use. Before using it for the first time, wash it only with hot water, dry it well, add a thin layer of olive oil, and heat it until it smokes. Remove the excess with a paper towel and let it cool; this forms a natural non-stick film. In your day-to-day, wash it with hot water, without metal scrubbers, dry it immediately so it doesn't rust, and finish with a drop of oil before storing it.That two-minute ritual is what keeps it indestructible for years. Enameled cast iron, my favorite pan for daily use It combines the best of iron (spectacular heat distribution and zero toxins) with a layer of vitrified ceramic enamel that acts as a protective barrier. It doesn't need seasoning, it doesn't rust, and you can put it in the dishwasher without fear. Its only drawback is the price.For me, it is the most practical option of the three, without any pretense. What do the numbers 18/10 or 18/0 on your stainless steel pan mean? Stainless steel is clean and hygienic, but it is worth checking its "last name." Those numbers engraved on the back (18/10, 18/8, or 18/0) indicate the proportion of chromium and nickel in the alloy. Chromium, at 18%, prevents corrosion; nickel provides resistance to acids and high temperatures. If you have multiple chemical sensitivity or a nickel allergy, avoid the 18/10 and 18/8 versions and look for an 18/0 pan, which is nickel-free, or a titanium steel one.That detail, which almost no one looks at, may be exactly what you need if you have reactive skin. The marble trick so nothing sticks Many people hate stainless steel because eggs stick to it, and it is almost always because they cook on a cold surface. Place the empty pan over medium heat, wait about three minutes, and splash a few drops of water with your fingers. If they evaporate instantly, it is still cold. If, on the other hand, they form little balls that skate across the surface (the Leidenfrost effect), it is the exact moment to add the oil and the food. With that level of heat, absolutely nothing will stick, even in a pan without Teflon. Changing the subject, from the kitchen to the scalp. If there is one ingredient that carries rumors in the gym, it is creatine, one of the most studied performance food supplements that exist, and also one of the ones that causes the most fear for no reason.That fear has a name: baldness. Does creatine cause baldness or hair loss? The fear of going bald is, by far, what holds women and men back the most when it comes to taking creatine. And the short answer is no.Creatine does not cause baldness or accelerate hair loss, and science backs this up quite strongly. Where the myth comes from: the 2009 study that should never have gone viral Everything is based on a single 2009 study with a small group of rugby players in South Africa who took very high loading doses, 25 grams per day. It was observed that their DHT levels rose by 56% in the blood, and that set off the alarm. The problem is that this study never measured the actual baldness of the subjects, did not evaluate free testosterone, started from baseline DHT values that were already disparate among the participants, and has never been able to be replicated. You can delve deeper into the real benefits of creatine beyond the myth. Since then, more than 600 clinical trials have tried to repeat the finding, and none have found either an increase in DHT or hair loss. A placebo-controlled trial from April 2025, by Lak and his team, went even further: it analyzed the scalp of athletes with direct trichoscopy at the follicular level and found no differences in hair density, miniaturization, or loss between those who took creatine and those who took a placebo.A single poorly designed study, published in 2009, remains the source of almost all the fear that exists today around creatine. Creatinine and the kidney: why you shouldn't be scared by your blood test The other classic concern is the blood test. When taking creatine, creatinine, a waste product of muscle metabolism, can appear slightly elevated, and there are quite a few primary care physicians who get scared and ask you to stop taking it immediately. It is a fairly common error of interpretation. Think of creatinine as household trash: if you put in more creatine, there is more metabolic activity and more trash is generated, but that does not mean that the kidney, the garbage collector, is broken; it just has more work to do. If you have doubts, ask for a cystatin C test, which is not altered by creatine or meat consumption, or stop taking creatine two weeks before the blood test to see how the values return to normal.High creatinine from taking creatine is not synonymous with kidney damage; it is basic metabolism math. Creavitalis®, the creatine we formulate at IVB Wellness Lab At IVB, we formulate our creatine exclusively with the Creavitalis® patent, micronized and ultra-filtered creatine monohydrate, with 99.9% purity and a particle size designed for impeccable absorption and digestive tolerance, without the diarrhea or water retention caused by cheap gym products.It is the formula I recommend myself when someone asks me which one to take. Take care of your pan material to protect your hormonal balance and take your creatine without fear, knowing that science backs its safety for both your hair and your kidneys. Author: Dr. Isabel Viña Bas I hope you like it :)For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content My TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My website -
EP 92. Alcohol: Why Drinking It Catches Up With You.
Hola :)In today's podcast, I'll answer your metabolic, hormonal, and general health questions about alcohol that you sent me on my Instagram @isabelvina.So, knowing that the best thing is not to consume alcohol, anything we reduce in our consumption is welcome, and here's why:I'll explain why alcohol causes various types of cancer.Why alcohol affects hormonal health in women and men, especially highlighting its negative role on the fundamental hormone for our health: testosterone.Why alcohol increases our fat stores.How much alcohol constitutes 1 unit of alcohol and whether wine and gin have the same negative effects.Whether alcohol used in cooking can have the same detrimental health effects.I hope the episode helps you know more, fear less, and choose better for your health.For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content.My TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQAnd the supplements from my brand formulated by me https://ivbwellness.comFor more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content.My TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My Website -
EP 91. Calcium: The Mineral for Bones and Much More.
Hello!In today's episode, I break down the mineral calcium in detail, specifically covering:How we absorb calcium from foodWhat nutritional factors influence how much calcium we absorbWhat medications interfere with its absorption and can predispose us to calcium loss despite adequate intakeWhat hormones control the calcium we absorb and which ones keep blood calcium levels tightly regulated: introducing the hormones PTH and calcitonin.What functions calcium performs in our body: beyond bone, its key role in the synthesis of enzymes like phosphodiesterase, NO synthase, phospholipase A2...What foods are richest in calcium per servingIn which cases taking calcium supplements may be justified; with calcium citrate being the ideal in these casesWhy vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is key in calcium managementI hope you enjoy it :)For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily contentMy TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQAnd the supplements formulated by me https://ivbwellness.comFor more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily contentMy TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My website -
EP 89. Your Body and Insulin: Keys to Better Balance.
Hello!In today's podcast, I'll tell you everything related to the hormone insulin.What are insulin's functions and why is it a key hormone for life.Why the problem isn't the hormone insulin itself, but the loss of balance and an EXCESS due to cellular insulin resistance.What factors can lead to insulin resistance, and therefore, our pancreas having to produce an excess of insulin.What symptoms and signs are associated with insulin resistance.How to measure insulin resistanceWhat we can do to improve insulin sensitivity: having muscle, fiber consumptionSupplements that can enhance healthy habits: berberine, gymnema sylvestre, silymarin, creatine, myo-inositol, chiro-inositol, chromium picolinate, zinc, bitter melon extract...For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily contentMy TikTok @isabelvinabas On my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQAnd the supplements formulated by me https://ivbwellness.comFor more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily contentMy TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My website