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EP 91. Calcio: el Mineral de los Huesos y Mucho Mas.

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 87. ¿Longevidad con suplementos de NAD, NMN O NR?

EP 87. Longevity with NAD, NMN, or NR Supplements?

NAD, NMN, or NR Supplements for Longevity: Real Science or Luxury Marketing? Hello, I am Dr. Isabel Viña Bas, a physician and scientific director at IVB Wellness Lab. I have been following the current obsession with the elixir of eternal youth with fascination, and quite a bit of skepticism, for some time. The latest trend on social media, pushed by luxury clinics and biohacking gurus, revolves around three acronyms: NAD, NMN, and NR. They are presented to us as the formula capable of stopping the biological clock,, giving us back the energy of our twenties, and repairing cells from within. My job is to help you know more so you can fear less and choose better, so today it is time to take a close look at what real biochemistry says and the evidence in humans regarding these food supplements. Is it worth spending hundreds of euros a month on them, or is it just another wellness industry scam? NAD, NMN, or NR: How do they differ and which one is worth it? The three acronyms sound the same, but they are not. NAD is the active molecule your cell needs, while NMN and NR are precursors that, in theory, should convert into NAD inside the body. The real difference lies in whether the body can actually absorb and utilize them, and that is where most of the marketing falls apart. Oral NAD does not reach the cell intact; it breaks down before being absorbed. NMN is a large molecule that needs to be converted into NR first to enter, so you are paying for efficiency that has already been lost along the way. NR is the only one of the three with serious clinical studies in humans, and even then, the results are modest: none of the three has proven to be clearly superior, except for the specific role of NR in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Criteria NAD NMN NR Oral absorption Not absorbed intact Large molecule, limited entry Is absorbed and raises blood NAD+ Pathway to NAD+ Direct, but does not reach the cell Needs to be converted to NR first Most direct and best-studied pathway Clinical evidence in humans Practically non-existent Limited and with mixed results The most consistent of the three, though modest Cost at effective dose Not applicable: does not work orally High due to conversion inefficiency Between 300 and 400 euros per month at effective doses Result in general population Not recommended Does not justify the cost Modest role; only one with evidence in ALS What is NAD+ and why can't your mitochondria live without it? NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme present in each and every one of your cells. Without NAD+ life is not possible: it is the molecule that allows your mitochondria to produce energy and your DNA to repair itself daily. When you eat carbohydrates, fats, or proteins, your body cannot use them directly as fuel. Everything must be transformed into ATP, the universal energy currency of the cell. That process occurs in the mitochondria, through the electron transport chain, and NAD is what starts Complex I of that chain. Without enough NAD, Complex I does not start, the mitochondria do not breathe, and the cell runs out of energy. Furthermore, NAD is the sole fuel for PARP polymerases, the enzymes that monitor and repair your DNA every day. If your NAD levels drop, the PARPs run out of batteries, DNA accumulates uncorrected mutations, and cellular aging accelerates. The aging paradox: NAD versus NADH It is true that intracellular NAD drops with age, and the industry uses that data to sell you the idea that at fifty you have half the NAD you had at twenty, so you just need to take a capsule to rejuvenate. But there is a nuance they don't usually tell you. What really happens is not that NAD simply disappears, but that the mitochondria lose the ability to maintain the balance between NAD and its reduced form, NADH. NAD drops and NADH rises because the damaged mitochondria no longer recycle it well. That imbalance reflects that the mitochondrial factory is broken, and that is not fixed by saturating the system with external NAD. Why don't NAD and NMN pills work the way you're told? Before buying any food supplement, ask yourself if your body can actually absorb it. In the case of NAD and NMN, physiology is quite stubborn. Oral NAD is not absorbed. It is a molecule that is too large, with no transporters in the intestine, so as soon as you swallow it, it breaks down into nicotinamide (vitamin B3) and AMP. It does not reach your cells intact, no matter how much the bottle costs over ninety euros. The NMN is not the magic solution either: it is also a molecule that is too large to enter the cell directly. First, it has to be converted into NR, cross the membrane, and transform again inside. It is a biochemical detour that makes the product more expensive without the efficacy to justify it. The harsh reality of NR (nicotinamide riboside) in humans Since NAD is not absorbed and NMN is inefficient, the industry pinned its hopes on nicotinamide riboside, or NR. In mice, the results seemed spectacular, almost like rejuvenation. The problem is that a mouse lives for two or three years and has a metabolism that is nothing like ours. When these supplements are taken to real clinical trials with people, the promise deflates. To achieve a moderate increase in cellular NAD, two to four grams per day are needed, which means between three hundred and four hundred euros per month. And the results in humans are, to be generous, disappointing: it does not improve fat loss, insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, or physical performance. The only exception with some evidence is a modest role in slowing down amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The salvage pathway: how we optimize NAD+ at IVB Wellness Lab So, how do you really raise NAD without going broke? The answer lies in the body's own wisdom: the salvage pathway. Ninety-nine percent of your cellular NAD is generated by recycling nicotinamide (vitamin B3), a small molecule that is one hundred percent absorbed and converts into NAD without detours. That is why at IVB Wellness Lab we do not sell exogenous NAD, which we already know does not work. We incorporate pure nicotinamide in precision doses, from fifteen to thirty milligrams, in formulas like TyroEnergy and Energy UP. It is a safe and effective way to recharge the mitochondrial Complex I without the flushing or itching caused by nicotinic acid. Taking care of the entire mitochondrion requires more than just NAD. To protect Complexes II, III, and IV, we combine Coenzyme Q10 with pure Creavitalis® creatine, which recharges cellular ATP without depleting your methyl group reserves. If you are interested in the topic, I already wrote about why I consider creatine key to longevity. And to repair DNA, one of the allies is Methyl-B12, which supports the methylation cycle together with active folate. The true elixirs of youth: muscle and fiber If someone sells you a hundred-euro bottle as the ultimate secret to longevity, be suspicious. Real longevity is largely lifestyle, and only a small part is strategic supplementation. Strength training is the most powerful biological stimulus that exists to create new mitochondria, far above any fast or capsule. Muscle is the organ of longevity, and no one at eighty would want to arrive without it. Fiber also does its part: every ten percent more fiber in your diet is associated with more years and better quality of life. It feeds your microbiota, which produces short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, and that reduces liver inflammation and improves insulin sensitivity throughout the body. Supplementation is a habit enhancer, not a substitute: move, eat colorful fiber, and take care of your mitochondria with real science. Frequently asked questions about NAD+, NMN, and NR What is NAD+ and what is it used for in the body? NAD+ is a coenzyme present in all cells. It allows mitochondria to produce ATP (energy) and PARP enzymes to repair damaged DNA. Without sufficient levels, cellular energy production and DNA repair are compromised. Is NAD in capsules actually absorbed? No. NAD is a molecule that is too large to pass through the intestine intact: it breaks down into nicotinamide and AMP before reaching the cell. Taking it orally does not raise intracellular NAD. Is it worth taking NMN or NR for longevity? With current evidence in humans, it is not clear. Clinical trials with NR do not show improvements in fat loss, insulin sensitivity, or physical performance, and effective doses are very expensive. There is only limited evidence in the context of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. How can NAD+ be increased naturally? Through the salvage pathway: by providing nicotinamide (vitamin B3), which the body converts into NAD efficiently, and combining it with habits that stimulate the mitochondria, such as strength training and a fiber-rich diet. Which is better, NAD, NMN, or NR? None stands out clearly for the general population: oral NAD is not absorbed, NMN is inefficient and expensive, and NR is the only one with studies in humans, although with modest results except in the context of ALS. The combination of nicotinamide, strength training, and fiber remains the strategy with the most support. 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 84. Anticonceptivos Hormonales: Aspectos básicos.

EP 84. Hormonal Contraceptives: Basic Aspects.

Hola! In today's episode, I'll try to shed some light on the different types of hormonal contraceptives available so that, if you're considering using them, you'll know what to expect, how they work and how they don't work, and can decide what's best for your personal situation.Additionally, I'll tell you:Why you don't menstruate with the pill or hormonal ring, but rather have withdrawal bleeding.What are the differences between hormone therapy for menopause and the contraceptive pill or ring?Does the pill affect the microbiota?Can the pill or ring cause anemia? And raise cholesterol?What is the "mini-pill" and why is it the only hormonal contraceptive method recommended in the first few months postpartum.If you stop taking the pill and your period doesn't come, what could be happening?Is the pill a treatment for endometriosis?I'll try to explain all of this and much more in an approachable and educational way. For any extra questions, always consult your personal doctor:)For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content. On my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQ And 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 83. Grasas: Todo Sobre Ellas.

EP 83. Fats: All About Them.

Hello! In today's podcast episode, I have the wonderful help of Doctor Juan Viña again, a Doctor, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Medicine of Valencia, and on top of that, the most VIP, my father :) In today's episode, we will learn: Why do we need fats in our diet? What types of fats can we consume and what are their main differences? Where does the fat we eat go? What hormonal factors regulate fat use in the body after eating or in general? What happens when fat cannot be stored in the usual depots? How do we quantify the fat we have in our body? What is the famous "metabolic fatty liver"? In relation to a topic that always generates friction and debate, is it true that excess sugar turns into fat? How does this process occur? I hope you like it, and for any extra questions, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content On my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQ And the supplements formulated by me https://ivbwellness.com 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 82. Músculo: Tipos y Metabolismo.

EP 82. Muscle: Types and Metabolism.

!Hello! In today's podcast episode, I have the wonderful help of Doctor Juan Viña again, a Physician, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Medicine of Valencia, and on top of that, the most VIP person, my father :) In today's episode, we will learn: What different types of muscle fibers do we have and what are their main biochemical characteristics that justify their existence? Can muscle fiber types or the percentage of each type we have be modified? How do the muscle fibers of skeletal muscle (like the biceps or quadriceps) differ metabolically from the muscle fibers of the heart? Are there biochemical markers in the blood for muscle damage when, for example, we suffer a heart attack? If so, what are they, why do they increase, and what is their usefulness. I hope you like it, and if you have any extra questions, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content On my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQ And 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 77. Nuevos Fármacos para Adelgazar: Lo que Debes Saber.

EP 77. New Weight Loss Drugs: What You Should Know.

Hello! In today's episode I'm talking about the "new" weight loss drugs: semaglutide (Ozemp*c/Wegob*) and tirzepatide (Mounjar*) So, in this episode I'll tell you about the fundamental mechanisms by which they achieve losses of 15-18% of body weight What are the main disadvantages? How much of the weight lost is muscle and how to mitigate muscle loss. What happens if you stop using the drug: Do you regain all the lost weight? I'll tell you about this and much more in the episode :) I hope you learn a lot so you know more, fear less, and choose better :) For more information, you know you can find me on Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content. On my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQ And the supplements formulated by me https://ivbwellness.com For more information, you know you can find me on Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content. My TikTok @isabelvinabas On my YouTube channel And the supplements I've formulated are on my website . My website
EP 73. Omega 3 y Salud Cardiovascular.

EP 73. Omega 3 and Cardiovascular Health.

Hello!In today's episode, I'm breaking down a study that caused quite a stir in the media at the beginning of 2024: "Chen G, Qian ZM, Zhang J, et al. Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study. BMJ Med. 2024;3(1)"In the video, I'll break down what the study aimed to answer, its limitations, and the not-entirely-accurate interpretations made in numerous press articles about its conclusions.Among other useful studies on omega 3 that can help corroborate everything I'm telling you in the episode and put into perspective the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids in adequate amounts for cardiovascular health:Li ZH, Zhong WF, Liu S, et al. Associations of habitual fish oil supplementation with cardiovascular outcomes and all cause mortality: evidence from a large population based cohort study. BMJ. 2020;368Manson JE, Cook NR, Lee IM, et al. Marine n-3 Fatty Acids and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2019;380(1):23-32.Watanabe T, Ando K, Daidoji H, et al. A randomized controlled trial of eicosapentaenoic acid in patients with coronary heart disease on statins. J Cardiol. 2017;70(6):537-544. Thies F, Garry JM, Yaqoob P, et al. Association of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids with stability of atherosclerotic plaques: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2003;361(9356):477-485. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(03)12468-3I hope it's useful for you.For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content.On my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQAnd the supplements formulated by me at https://ivbwellness.com 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 71. Prolactina: La Hormona Multifacética.

EP 71. Prolactin: The Multifaceted Hormone.

High Prolactin: The Hormone That Can Curb Your Ovulation, Libido, and Hormonal Balance Hello, I am Dr. Isabel Viña Bas, a physician and Scientific Director of IVB Wellness Lab. In my practice, there is one hormone that almost everyone reduces to a single function: producing milk during breastfeeding.That hormone is prolactin. Prolactin is much more than just the milk hormone. Much more. If it remains elevated outside of pregnancy and breastfeeding, it can curb ovulation. Furthermore, it can reduce libido, alter testosterone, weaken bones, and worsen metabolic control.High prolactin affects many systems at once. And there is more. A second, equally important idea: having high prolactin in a blood test does not always mean there is a disease. It can be a real elevation, a passing effect of stress, or even the consequence of a medication; or perhaps a laboratory mirage called macroprolactinemia.Before treating a number, you have to understand where it comes from. What is prolactin and why does dopamine keep it in check? Prolactin is a huge peptide hormone, formed by between 190 and 199 amino acids. It was discovered in 1970, quite a while ago; but for years it was confused with growth hormone. Why, you might ask? Both share a very similar structure and come from the same embryonic cells.In the blood, its levels should almost always remain below 20 micrograms per liter. Unlike many other hormones, prolactin does not need the brain to stimulate it constantly. In fact, the exact opposite happens: the body must keep it inhibited most of the time.The one in charge of doing this is dopamine. I like to imagine dopamine as the handbrake of a car. Prolactin is ready to start, but dopamine keeps the brake on. If that signal drops due to stress, certain drugs, or an illness, said brake loosens andprolactin rises.Furthermore, it is not released continuously: it has about nine pulses throughout the day, which are more intense during the night hours. There are only two situations in which we need an elevation that is both sustained and physiological: during pregnancy and breastfeeding. With pregnancy, your body's estrogens and progesterone develop the breasts, but they temporarily block the action of prolactin. Then, after childbirth, both plummet andleave the way clear for prolactin so it can activate milk production. High prolactin and fertility: why the body slows down reproduction When prolactin rises outside of that context, the body interprets that it is not a good time to reproduce. It is a survival mechanism: if there is stress, illness, or high energy demand, the organism prioritizes staying safe and parks functions it considers secondary.This is where high prolactin begins to interfere withfertility. Elevated prolactin also inhibits GnRH, the master hormone produced in the hypothalamus. By lowering GnRH, the pituitary gland releases less FSH and, above all, less LH. In us women, without the LH surge, ovulation does not occur properly.This can shorten the luteal phase, space out periods, make them disappear for months, or make trying to conceive difficult. In men, on the other hand, that drop in LH causes the testicles to generate less testosterone. The result can be an intense drop in libido, erectile dysfunction, and less facial hair growth.I have patients who go from shaving daily to doing it twice a week: a detail that may seem small, but is sometimes the first hormonal clue. Symptoms of high prolactin beyond the period Menstrualdisturbancesand difficulty ovulating are the best-known signs, buthyperprolactinemia does not stop at the reproductive system.One of its most striking manifestations is galactorrhea: the leakage of milk from the nipple outside of pregnancy and breastfeeding. It can appear in women and men, because both have breast tissue. It also affects the bone. By lowering estrogens and testosterone,high prolactin weakens cortical boneand, if it persists, it favors the loss of bone mass and osteoporosis. And yes: men also need a small amount of estrogen to have strong bones. Metabolically, prolactin favors a certain insulin resistance. During breastfeeding, it makes sense because it helps reserve glucose to produce milk. Outside of that context, it can worsen blood sugar control.In some women, acne and hair loss also appear, because as ovarian hormones drop, adrenal androgens gain relative weight. Prolactin also stimulates the immune system. When it remains elevated, it can worsen autoimmune diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or autoimmune hypothyroidism.That is why you should never read this hormone in isolation: it is part of a network. Why does prolactin rise? Stress, drugs, thyroid, and PCOS Stress is one of the causes that generates the most confusion. A specific upset, intense training, or even sexual intercourse can raise prolactin for a few hours, and that is not pathological.The problem arrives with chronic stress: dopamine remains low and high prolactin can become installed. Many medications act through the same pathway. Antipsychotics, some antidepressants, metoclopramide for nausea, verapamil, opioids, alprazolam, or certain contraceptives with estrogens can raise it because they reduce or block the dopamine signal.Alcohol and marijuana also have an influence. This does not mean you should stop a treatment on your own. If prolactin has risen after starting a medication, you must review it with the person who prescribed it and assess whether there is an alternative, a dose adjustment, or if the benefit of the drug compensates for that effect.Never stop anything without talking to your doctor first. There are also diseases that should be ruled out. Inpolycystic ovary syndrome, excess testosterone can be converted into estradiol and curb dopamine. In untreated hypothyroidism, the brain releases more TRH to try to wake up the thyroid, and that same TRH stimulates prolactin. Chronic kidney disease can prevent it from being eliminated properly and, in other cases, the origin is in a pituitary adenoma, such as a prolactinoma, or in a lesion that compresses the pituitary stalk.Each cause completely changes the approach. Macroprolactin: when the blood test scares you but the hormone does not act Here is one of the keys to the episode. More than 25% of the prolactin elevations we see in a blood test can correspond tomacroprolactinemia.It is not really active prolactin, but several prolactin molecules stuck to an IgG antibody, forming a huge complex. The laboratory machine sees that complex and counts it as if there were a lot of prolactin circulating. But because it is so large, it can barely act on the tissues.That is why there are people with very high values on paper who do not have menstrual disturbances, galactorrhea, or loss of libido. Treating that number without first checking for macroprolactinwould be like setting off the fire alarm because the detector confused water vapor with smoke. The number is scary, but it is the context that says if there is a real fire. How to measure prolactin well so as not to treat a false positive Prolactin is very, very sensitive to the time and the way the blood is drawn. The simple fear of the needle could trigger this hormone. In the podcast episode, I tell the case of a patient of mine who went from 20 to 147 micrograms per liter just from the stress of an operation.That is why, for me, these measurement rules must be non-negotiable: Choose the day of the cycle well.In women, the extraction is done in the first five days of the cycle, ideally on day 2 or 3, to reduce the influence of estrogens. Respect the schedule and rest.The blood test must be done while fasting, between 8:00 and 10:00, after at least ten minutes of sitting quietly. Avoid what raises it.During the 48 hours prior, no intense exercise or sexual intercourse, because they falsify the result. Ask for the two-sample method.An IV is placed, a first sample is taken, and you wait twenty minutes without being pricked again. The second measurement is much more reliable because the initial shock of the needle has already passed. Request macroprolactin.The laboratory can precipitate with PEG. If more than 40% of the initial prolactin is recovered, the elevation is real. However, if less is recovered, it is most likely that almost everything was macroprolactin. How to lower prolactin: first the cause, then the treatment There is no single treatment forhigh prolactin, because there is no single cause. An elevation due to stress is not approached the same way as hypothyroidism, a medication, or a prolactinoma. The first step is not to chase the number: it is to confirm that it is real and locate the origin. When there is a prolactinoma or another medical indication, the drugs used are cabergoline and bromocriptine. They act on the dopamine pathway andmust always be prescribed and monitored by a doctor, especially if there is a lesion in the pituitary gland. In elevations linked to stress, PCOS, or certain medications, and not to treat tumors, the natural active ingredient with the most interest is Vitex agnus-castus or chasteberry. In the episode, I recommend looking for extracts between 150 and 250 mg, standardized to provide about 1 mg of agnusides, which are the compounds that act on dopamine regulation.It is the same active ingredient we work with for femalehormonal balance. At IVB, we incorporate it intoFemmeBalance, ourfood supplementfor supporting female hormonal balance. It can fit when the cause of the elevation is compatible with that mechanism, but it does not replace a well-done blood test, endocrinological assessment, or the treatment of a prolactinoma. In hormones, more than in almost anything else, order matters. What to do if your blood test shows high prolactin? The first thing is not to panic over an isolated figure. Repeat the blood test with the correct protocol and ask for macroprolactin. Then, review the medication you take with your doctor and assess frequent causes such as hypothyroidism, PCOS, or a kidney problem.If the elevation is confirmed, is persistent, or is accompanied by symptoms, the pituitary gland will have to be studied and the treatment decided. And remember the exception: in pregnancy and breastfeeding, high prolactin fulfills a physiological and necessary function. Outside of those stages, ask yourself two questions before "how do I lower it": why has it risen and how do you know the measurement is real.That difference avoids both ignoring an important signal and treating something that was never altered. Transforming your health is a matter of applying science with order and consistency, day by day.You have in your hands the knowledge to better interpret your hormones, ask the right questions, and choose the next step with less fear. 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 channelYouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my websiteMy website
EP 70. Síndrome Metabólico: Como identificarlo y combatirlo.

EP 70. Metabolic Syndrome: How to Identify and Combat It.

Hello!!In today's podcast, I'll explain everything related to metabolic syndromeHere's a brief summary:To diagnose it, you must meet 3 or more of the following criteria: - Excess abdominal fat: waist circumference > 80 cm in women and 94 cm in men - Fasting glucose greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL (or under specific treatment for it) Triglycerides greater than 150mg/dL (or under specific treatment) HDL cholesterol Regarding one of the components of metabolic syndrome: insulin resistance, it is calculated with the following formula: INSULIN RESISTANCE HOMA INDEX = [Fasting glucose (mg/dL) x fasting insulin] / 405 If this HOMA value is > 2-2.5, it indicates that your cells are resistant to insulin Tips to improve and prevent metabolic syndrome: Build muscle mass through exercise Increase fiber intake Supplements that improve all components of metabolic syndrome. My supplement MetabolicMax, which is on my website https://ivbwellness.com, contains the key compounds to optimize the components of metabolic syndrome. But if for any reason you don't want it, I'll tell you what to look for in the podcast ☝🏽 For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content 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 content My TikTok @isabelvinabasOn my YouTube channel YouTube ChannelAnd the supplements formulated by me on my website My Website
EP 66. Testosterona, Suplementos de NAD y Extremismos en Salud.

EP 66. Testosterone, NAD Supplements, and Health Extremism.

Hola!!En el podcast de hoy os hablo de varios temas importantes1- Por qué la testosterona libre medida por los medios analiticos tradicionales es tremendamente inexacta. Y qué es lo que hay que pedir realmente en los analisis para valorar los niveles de testosterona en hombres y en mujeres.2-Sobre los suplementos de NAD, NMN y NR en el mundo del antienvejecimiento. ¿Son utiles? 3-Reflexion sobre los extremismos en salud que veo actualmente en redes sociales.Espero que os guste y que os haga reflexionar sobre todo la ultima parte del podcast.Para mas información ya sabéis que me tenéis en mi instagram @isabelvina dónde te comparto contenido diario 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 64. ¿Por Qué Perdemos Cabello?

EP 64. Why Do We Lose Hair?

On today's podcast, I'll tell you why we can lose hair and what strategies, depending on each cause, we can implement to improve hair loss.Obviously, the best thing to do is to go to a hair professional, such as dermatologists specializing in trichology, for a diagnosis and your ideal treatment, and a pharmacist who can offer extra advice.However, as I'm aware of the limited time available for appointments/waiting lists, I understand that this podcast can help shed some light and allow you to get started on what's within your power to try and optimize this, if you wish : )I'm happy to answer any extra questions you may have : )See you next SaturdayFor 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 62. Hierro: Lo que Necesitas Conocer.

EP 62. Iron: What You Need to Know.

!Hello! In this podcast episode, I'll talk to you about a key mineral: iron. I'll tell you why it's so important for our bodies and what vital functions it performs, beyond the well-known oxygen transport. I'll also explain: Iron metabolism and how it's distributed in our bodies. How iron is measured in blood tests and how to interpret those results. Symptoms of iron deficiency far beyond anemia Dietary sources of iron and factors affecting its absorption, including the benefits of chelated and sucrosomial iron supplements Finally, I'll tell you why chronic anemia that doesn't improve with adequate iron supplementation should be investigated as it could be a sign of celiac disease. For more information, you know you can find me on my Instagram @isabelvina where I share daily content. On my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQ And the supplements formulated by me https://ivbwellness.com 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