Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi Nicolas Verhoeven (Pt 2) - Curcumin, How to Look Youthful, Melatonin
Mar 30, 2024
Health and wellness enthusiast Nicolas Verhoeven discusses curcumin benefits, skin health with collagen, melatonin dosage, and the hype around supplements. Emphasis on prioritizing foundational health practices over quick-fix solutions.
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Curcumin's Diabetes Protection
- Curcumin shows consistent benefits in many intervention studies, especially in diabetes prevention.
- In a study, curcumin prevented any prediabetic subjects from developing diabetes over 12 months.
Avoid Unneeded Supplements
- Don't add unnecessary supplements if your health markers are already optimal.
- Focus on basics like exercise and nutrition before considering extra supplements like curcumin.
Unique Collagen Peptides Role
- Collagen peptides are absorbed partly as di- and tripeptides, not just amino acids.
- These peptides can bind receptors and stimulate collagen production for skin health.