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Have you met people who complain about eating less and gaining weight or someone who eats whatever they want, and apparently never gain weight due to fast metabolism? Well both scenarios raise the same question- What is the role of metabolism in weight gain or loss?What is Metabolism?Generally people think metabolism is only about a muscle or an organ, but it actually refers to all the processes o

We know a balanced diet is key to providing us with essential nutrients to maintain energy and good health. So is there really a need for dietary supplements? With global sales of USD140.36 billion in 2020, many of us do seem to think that there is a place for health supplements. Approximately 40-50% of men and women in the United States take supplements daily, including vitamins, minerals, amino

Your muscles are essential for any kind of physical movement. Making up around 40% of your body weight, they also play an important role in regulating metabolic functions in your body, such as balancing blood glucose levels. With age, muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, can occur, and cause certain health problems.As we grow older, the size and strength of our muscles progressively deteriorates

The role of niacin in overall health has long been known. Pellagra is a well-documented symptom complex of niacin deficiency comprising the 4 D’s : diarrhea, dementia, dermatitis (inflammation) and death. Dermatitis is common, demonstrating how important niacin is for normal skin functioning.Niacinamide (or nicotinamide) is the active form of vitamin B3 (or nicotinic acid). In the body, it gets co

Md. Asaduzzaman Khan, PhDNAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a critical coenzyme found in every living cell in our body, involved in hundreds of metabolic processes that are incredibly important.If you haven’t heard about NAD+, certainly you know about vitamins, right? Nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3 (niacin) and a major constituent of NAD+. So, vitamin B3 deficiency is actually the

It’s official. We are spending more and more time in front of our screens. As covid ushered in work and school from home, online weddings, birthdays, baby showers, reunions, and almost all other forms of socialising, our reliance on connecting digitally.With the uncertainty of another Covid wave, the reality is that we will continue to rely on connecting online for much of our daily tasks.A US sur

Now, you might be thinking, "Sunscreen? That's nothing new." Let me tell you a simple truth: when it comes to skincare, the sun is not your friend! That is the reason why sunscreens have been a staple of the skincare industry for decades. It's your first line of defense.Why Use Sunscreen?Firstly, let's talk about protection. Sunscreen is your shield against harmful UV rays that can cause skin dama

Let's discuss something we all adore – sunny days. We all relish spending more time outdoors, enjoying the warmth and happiness that the sun provides. However, many are unaware that the sun emits harmful rays that can result in long-term damage to our skin. Sunburn, premature ageing, and even skin cancer are some of the side-effects of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Therefore, i

Originating from Japan and South Korea, sheet masks are currently one of the most popular skin care products in all of Asia. These masks have recently revolutionised the beauty industry and are gaining popularity in the U.S as various celebrities wear sheet masks themselves. It is extremely sought after due to it’s convenience and quick-fix skin treatment to reintroduce hydration and moisture into

American comedian Aries Spears said, “to sustain longevity you have to evolve”. It’s true - to live longer, we must evolve, and adapt to the evolution of time and changing society.Science has made tremendous progress in slowing down the ageing process. How we age, and the speed that it happens, has always fascinated humans. Scientists consider ageing and longevity as two different fields of resear

The one you wear on the outside, the skin is the largest organ and as you age, the loss of cellular function, accumulation of toxins, and increasing DNA damage leads to loss of strength, elasticity and fragile skin resulting in dark spots, wrinkles, and fine lines. Moreover, the rate of cell turnover declines, so your body doesn’t shed dead skin cells as it did in your younger years, resulting in

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It helps regulate body temperature, produces Vitamin D, locks in moisture, senses pain, and touch. Your skin is teeming with trillions of microorganisms, like bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These microscopic colonies are known as the skin microbiome, an important part of the skin’s ecosystem. Each person’s microbiome is unique, much like a fingerp