By focusing on high-protein, fiber-rich meals, you can manage side effects, support your body, and feel your best
Yousef et al., 2023
A Cochrane Review found that regular vitamin C supplementation slightly reduces cold duration and severity (8)
Hormones & Signaling GLP-1: released after eating Insulin: blood sugar regulation Glucagon: raises blood sugar when it drops Oxytocin: bonding, labor, social behavior Vasopressin: blood pressure and water retention Pain & Mood Endorphins: your natural painkillers, released during exercise Enkephalins: pain modulation throughout the nervous system Dynorphins: stress response and pain regulation Immune Defense Defensins: antimicrobial peptides that attack bacteria, fungi, and viruses Cathelicidins: front-line immune response in skin and lungs Digestion Cholecystokinin (CCK): signals fullness after eating Ghrelin: the hunger hormone, signals when you need to eat Secretin: regulates stomach acid and pancreatic function Cardiovascular BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide): regulates blood pressure
Topical Steroids: For scalp folliculitis (prescription required)
Markers of viral infection in monozygotic twins discordant for chronic fatigue syndrome
