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NutritionScience13

NutritionScience13

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Retired gastroenterologist with ongoing interests in nutrition science, exercise physiology & cycling. Author of several ebooks - nutrition & fatty liver diseases. Find my resources at: sciencenutritionhealth.com

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Apr 8

I focus on evidence over anecdotes and fads, and post about the health impact of nutrition, fatty liver disease (MASLD), and fueling for athletic endurance. My ebooks are fully referenced.

#NutritionScience #MASLD #CyclingHealth #EvidenceBased #HealthScience

NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jul 5

Data wins races. From real-time tidal volume and respiratory rate to role-specific nutrition, every metric matters. Use AI to analyze it + build a custom strategy. In modern cycling, data isn't support—it's the difference.
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#cycling #AI #athleticperformance #data #bicycling

The ultimate use of data to improve competitive performance.

NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jul 3

An anti-inflammatory diet can help protect your heart and decrease chronic diseases. Berries, leafy greens, turmeric, nuts, green tea—and maybe a little flax in applesauce. Small daily changes can have a big impact.

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#AntiInflammatory #HeartHealth #FoodAsMedicine

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jun 18

The loss of muscle with age is predictable -and preventable. It starts early and can lead to real problems later. The answer- a resistance program that works for you now. The sooner you start, the bigger the payoff.

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#HealthyAging #MuscleMatters #ResistanceTraining

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jun 16

THE RIGHT DIET MIGHT LESSEN CHRONIC PAIN. In conditions like fibromyalgia and CRPS, gut bacteria and the anti-inflammatory compounds they produce may be out of balance. Boosting fiber and adding probiotics may help.
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#chronicpain #guthealth #microbiome

Not Just Another Diet Book

Not Just Another Diet Book. 17 likes · 1 talking about this. Understand and apply the science of nutrition to improve your health.

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jun 9

When you eat may matter as much as what you eat.
A study found that syncing meal timing with your chronotype—your natural sleep/wake rhythm—boosted weight loss as well as lowering cholesterol and inflammatory markers.

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#chronotype #nutrition #MEQ #mealtiming

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jun 8

Juice cleanses promise a “reset,” but the science tells a different story. Low fiber, high sugar, gut disruption, and even pathogen risk. Detox? That’s your liver’s job. Skip the hype.

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#GutHealth #Microbiome #NutritionMyths #JuiceCleanse #DetoxDebunked

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jun 7

Low carb diets don’t boost endurance—they just drain glycogen and speed up the bonk. Fuel for the ride: carbs before + during long efforts. Simple sugars are fine on the bike—but go easy off it.

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#cyclingnutrition #endurancefuel #bonkproof #carbsarefuel
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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jun 6

BLUNTING MUSCLE LOSS WITH AGE

Aging and weight loss often mean losing muscle too. But protein + resistance training can preserve lean mass—even on GLP-1 meds. Double your protein (1.6g/kg) and lift! Diet alone won’t cut it.
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#sarcopenia #aging #protein #fitness

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Jun 4

The Web: Diet Friend or Foe? It can feed your cravings - or your knowledge. Social media is full of junk facts, but also packed with tools to help you eat better. Scroll smart and upgrade your plate.

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#HealthyEating #DigitalWellness #DietAndTech #Dietplanning

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 23

THE BIGGEST DIETARY HEALTH RISKS? Sugary drinks & processed meats. In a large study, the link between ultra-processed foods & heart disease vanished when these two were removed.

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#HeartHealth #Nutrition #UPF #WholeFoods #ultraprocessed

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 21

Gut microbes turn sulfur containing amino acids like methionine & cysteine into hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), which then inflames & damages colon cells—raising colon cancer risk. Especially a risk in those on low-fiber diets.
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#guthealth #coloncancer #plantbased #H2S

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 19

Protein builds muscle—but only if your body gets the signal. A 90% drop in daily steps slashed muscle-building from protein by 27%! It’s not just gym time—frequent "activity snacks" matter. Get up, move often.

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#MuscleHealth #Protein #ActivitySnacks #FitnessTips

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 18

Protein is popping up in popcorn, ice cream—even sparkling water. But is more always better? A look at the “proteinification” craze, what’s optimal, and when high-protein diets might backfire. More detail: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

#nutrition #protein #proteinification #muscleloss #fastfood

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 16

YES—fibrosis in MASH can be reversed! A new NEJM study shows semaglutide will not only reduce liver fat, but can also decrease fibrosis in biopsy-proven MASH.

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#MASH #liverhealth #semaglutide #cirrhosis #fibrosis #GLP1 #reversingfibrosis #NAFLD

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 16

The gut microbiome can fuel or fight colon cancer. Fiber feeds protective bacteria; animal protein and processed meat promote inflammation and mutations. Plant-based diets can shift the odds.
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#GutHealth #ColonCancer #Microbiome #PlantBased #CancerPrevention

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 15

Nuts, seeds, and diverticulosis.

Old advice said avoid them — but modern research shows they are actually beneficial. More details:

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#fiber #diverticulosis #vegetarian

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 9

CORE TEMP SENSORS

I warm up slower in cold weather & ease off when I overheat—classic “feel-based” riding. Core sensors track heat like HR monitors track effort. Great for pros… maybe overkill for the rest of us? www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

#cycling #trainingtech #coretemp

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · May 6

Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders. It will help walkers, cyclists, and anyone aging actively. I was skeptical, but after using it (then stopping), I noticed a difference—especially on hills. www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

#cycling #fitness #creatine #musclewasting #aging

NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Apr 24

FOOD MYTH #2: Green powders = whole veggies

Not quite. Most powders lack the fiber and plant compounds your gut microbes need to thrive. Whole veggies feed a healthier microbiome.
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#GutHealth #NutritionMyths #FiberMatters #EatRealFood #Vegetarian

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Apr 24

I’ll regularly share posts that connects to deeper material on my diet, fatty liver disease, and athletic performance websites—clear, science-first, and practical.

#bicycleperformance #Nutrition #Fattyliver #MASLD

NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Apr 23

FOOD MYTH #1 (of 9): Dairy is not essential for strong bones.
Calcium-fortified plant milks are just as good. Adding bone-stressing exercise (like jumping jacks) is even better.
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#FoodMyths #HealthyEating #BoneHealth #Vegetarian

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Apr 23

MASLD (Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) affects millions, often without symptoms. It’s linked to everything from insulin resistance to visceral fat. And it's reversible. I’ll be posting about it often.

#MASLD #MetabolicHealth #Fattyliver

NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Apr 22

Diet shapes how well—and how long—we live. A flexitarian approach (less meat, more plants) may be the easiest path to healthy aging. It’s not all or nothing—small changes matter. Read more on my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

#HealthyAging #Flexitarian #Longevity

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Apr 18

My second ebook dives into fatty liver disease—what causes it, how to treat it, and why it matters. MASLD is everywhere, and is treatable and preventable. I wrote this for people who want answers based on facts rather than opinions. sciencenutritionhealth.com/fl/

#MASLD #FattyLiver #NAFLD

Fatty Liver – what is it? And how do you treat it. – Science. Nutrition. Health.

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NutritionScience13 @nutritionscience13.bsky.social · Apr 17

My first ebook focuses on basic nutrition, explaining the nutrition. Not a diet book, rather a deeper look at how your body processes what you eat. With practical takeaways and ample references. sciencenutritionhealth.com/njandb/

#Ebooks #Nutrition #Physiology #EvidenceBased

NJANDB – Science. Nutrition. Health.

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