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Nicolas Verhoeven

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  1. 3 hrs ago

    TUDCA: A New Way of Addressing Insulin Resistance

    *JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 *HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy*JOIN THE COMMUNITY*Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2*EMAIL LIST*1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6*HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING:* Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender0:00 - Introduction1:50 - TUDCA2:59 - Mechanisms of Intrigue4:18 - TUDCA Results7:50 - Dosing & ConsiderationsReferences [Funding/Conflicts are provided in the free article (found in the email list and Physionic Community Article Library)][1] She J, Tuerhongjiang G, Guo M, et al. Statins aggravate insulin resistance through reduced blood glucagon-like peptide-1 levels in a microbiota-dependent manner. Cell Metab. 2024;36(2):408–421.e5. doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2023.12.027.[2] Crosignani A, Battezzati PM, Cestari C, et al. Tauroursodeoxycholic acid for the treatment of chronic hepatitis: a multicentre dose-response study. Hepatol Res. 1998;13:10–19.[3] Ma H, Zeng M, Han Y, et al. A multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial comparing the efficacy and safety of TUDCA and UDCA in Chinese patients with primary biliary cholangitis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2016;95(47). doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000005391.[4] Pan XL, Zhao L, Li L, et al. Efficacy and safety of tauroursodeoxycholic acid in the treatment of liver cirrhosis: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. J Huazhong Univ Sci Technolog Med Sci. 2013;33(2):189–194. doi:10.1007/s11596-013-1095-x.[5] Poupon RE, Poupon R, Balkau B; UDCA-PBC Study Group. Ursodiol for the long-term treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis. N Engl J Med. 1994;330(19):1342–1347.[Study 1078] Kars M, Yang L, Gregor MF, et al. Tauroursodeoxycholic acid may improve liver and muscle but not adipose tissue insulin sensitivity in obese men and women. Diabetes. 2010;59(8):1899–1905. doi:10.2337/db10-0308.[Study 1079] Walsh LK, Restaino RM, Neuringer M, Manrique C, Padilla J. Administration of tauroursodeoxycholic acid prevents endothelial dysfunction caused by an oral glucose load. Clin Sci (Lond). 2016;130(21):1881–1888. doi:10.1042/CS20160501.[Study 1080] Panzhinskiy E, Hua Y, Culver B, Ren J, Nair S. Endoplasmic reticulum stress upregulates protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B and impairs glucose uptake in cultured myotubes. Diabetologia. 2013;56(3):598–607. doi:10.1007/s00125-012-2782-z.Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

  2. 4 days ago

    The ‘Berberine Signature’: A New Heart Disease Protection Uncovered!

    *JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 *HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy*JOIN THE COMMUNITY*Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2*EMAIL LIST*1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6*HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING:* Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender0:00 - IntroductionYou talkin’ to me, ApoB?A Berberine Story: Genes, Associations, and TrialsReferences [Funding/Conflicts are provided in the free article (found in the email list and Physionic Community Article Library)][1] Yin J, Xing H, Ye J. Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metabolism. 2008;57(5):712–717. doi:10.1016/j.metabol.2008.01.013[Study 1076] Zhao JV, Sarsani V, Chen B, Yun H, Hu J, Liang L. Berberine signature and cardiometabolic diseases using randomized controlled trial, cohort study and Mendelian randomization. npj Cardiovasc Health. 2026;3(1):15. doi:10.1038/s44325-026-00113-w[Study 1077] Zhao JV, Chen B, Chan YH, et al. Sex-specific lipid, apolipoprotein B, and lipoprotein(a) responses to berberine based on 2 randomized placebo-controlled trials. JACC Asia. Published online July 11, 2026. doi:10.1016/j.jacasi.2026.06.011Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

  3. 12 Oct

    15 Studies Later: Investigating Omega-3 Fats promoting Cancer

    *JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 *HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy*JOIN THE COMMUNITY*Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2*EMAIL LIST*1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6*HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING:* Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender0:00 - Introduction1:25 - The Study in Question2:05 - Worries Multiplied5:50 - A Counter-PunchReferences [Funding/Conflicts are provided in the free article (found in the email list and Physionic Community Article Library)][Study 1061] Aronson et al. J Clin Oncol. 2025. doi:10.1200/JCO.24.00608[Study 1062] Brasky et al. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2013. doi:10.1093/jnci/djt174[Study 1063] Brasky et al. Am J Epidemiol. 2011. doi:10.1093/aje/kwr027[Study 1064] Park et al. Cancer Causes Control. 2009. doi:10.1007/s10552-008-9236-4[Study 1065] Crowe et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008. doi:10.3945/ajcn.2008.26369[Study 1066] Chavarro et al. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2007. doi:10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-06-1033[Study 1067] Männistö et al. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2003. DOI not provided.[Study 1068] Harvei et al. Int J Cancer. 1997. doi:10.1002/(SICI)1097-0215(19970516)71:4%3C545::AID-IJC7%3E3.0.CO;2-U[Study 1069] Augustsson et al. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2003. DOI not provided.[Study 1070] Leitzmann et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004. doi:10.1093/ajcn/80.1.204[Study 1071] Chavarro et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008. doi:10.3945/ajcn.2008.26419[Study 1072] Brasky et al. Nutr Cancer. 2011. doi:10.1080/01635581.2011.553022[Study 1073] Torfadottir et al. PLoS One. 2013. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059799[Study 1074] Moreel et al. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2014. doi:10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-13-0349[Study 1075] Outzen et al. Eur J Cancer Prev. 2018. doi:10.1097/CEJ.0000000000000330Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

  4. 8 Oct

    Bombshell Study Upends Low Carb Nutrition Science!

    *JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 *HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy*JOIN THE COMMUNITY*Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2*EMAIL LIST*1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6*HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING:* Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with BiorenderOriginal Prediction on Ketone Mechanism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-uG5lMwHlU&t=228s0:00 - Introduction1:20 - Finally!2:59 - Agreement across Studies?4:50 - The Carbohydrate Twist5:15 - Protein Inequality6:06 - Time Matters?7:18 - Revisiting my PredictionReferences [Funding/Conflicts are provided in the free article (found in the email list and Physionic Community Article Library)][Study 518] Queathem ED, Stagg DB, Nelson AB, et al. Ketogenesis mitigates metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease through mechanisms that extend beyond fat oxidation. J Clin Invest. 2025;135(12). doi:10.1172/JCI191021.[Study 1056] Petersen MC, Smith GI, Farabi SS, et al. Effect of diet macronutrient content on the cardiometabolic response to weight loss: a randomized clinical trial. Cell Metab. 2026;38:1–12. doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2026.07.020.[Study 1057] Qadri SF, Porthan K, Dufour S, et al. Distinct effects of ketogenic and non-ketogenic weight-loss diets on hepatic steatosis and mitochondrial metabolism in MASLD. J Hepatol. 2026;85:26–36. doi:10.1016/j.jhep.2026.02.001.[Study 1058] London A, Richter MM, Sjøberg KA, et al. The impact of short-term eucaloric low- and high-carbohydrate diets on liver triacylglycerol content in males with overweight and obesity: a randomized crossover study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2024;120:283–293. doi:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.06.006.[Study 1059] Kirk E, Reeds DN, Finck BN, et al. Dietary fat and carbohydrates differentially alter insulin sensitivity during caloric restriction. Gastroenterology. 2009;136(5):1552–1560. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2009.01.048.[Study 1060] Haufe S, Engeli S, Kast P, et al. Randomized comparison of reduced fat and reduced carbohydrate hypocaloric diets on intrahepatic fat in overweight and obese human subjects. Hepatology. 2011;53(5):1504–1514. doi:10.1002/hep.24242.Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

  5. 5 Oct

    Oats, Heart Disease, and the Molecules within Oats

    *JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 *HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy*JOIN THE COMMUNITY*Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2*EMAIL LIST*1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6*HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING:* Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with BiorenderMain Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Hm9tQ9zuc&t=1s0:00 - Introduction0:43 - Oats: Eat ‘em or Leave ‘em?1:52 - The Traditional3:10 - Something Suspicious about Oats…References[Funding/Conflicts are provided in the free article (found in the email list and Physionic Community Article Library)][1] Zhang J, Li L, Song P, et al. Randomized controlled trial of oatmeal consumption versus noodle consumption on blood lipids of urban Chinese adults with hypercholesterolemia. Nutrition Journal. 2012;11:54. doi:10.1186/1475-2891-11-54.[2] Thongoun P, Pavadhgul P, Bumrungpert A, Satitvipawee P, Harjani Y, Kurilich A. Effect of oat consumption on lipid profiles in hypercholesterolemic adults. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2013;96 Suppl 5–S32.[Study 1002] Klümpen L, Mantri A, Philipps M, et al. Cholesterol-lowering effects of oats induced by microbially produced phenolic metabolites in metabolic syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Nature Communications. 2026;17:598. doi:10.1038/s41467-026-68303-9.[Study 1003] Xu D, Feng M, Chu Y, et al. The prebiotic effects of oats on blood lipids, gut microbiota, and short-chain fatty acids in mildly hypercholesterolemic subjects compared with rice: a randomized, controlled trial. Frontiers in Immunology. 2021;12:787797. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2021.787797.[Study 1004] Hu Y, Willett WC, Manson JE, et al. Intake of whole grain foods and risk of coronary heart disease in US men and women. BMC Medicine. 2022;20:192. doi:10.1186/s12916-022-02396-z.[Study 1005] Helnæs A, Kyrø C, Andersen I, et al. Intake of whole grains is associated with lower risk of myocardial infarction: the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health Cohort. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2016;103:999–1007. doi:10.3945/ajcn.115.124271.Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

  6. 28 Sept

    4 Ways to Melt Visceral Fat!

    JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy JOIN THE COMMUNITYJoin my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2 EMAIL LIST1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6 HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING:Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender 0:00 - Introduction1:22 - Option 12:20 - Option 23:55 - Option 35:55 - Option 4 References[1] Kadowaki T, et al. Obes Res Clin Pract. 2025;19(2):146-153. doi:10.1016/j.orcp.2025.03.003. [2] Wilding JPH, et al. J Endocr Soc. 2021;5(Suppl 1):A16-A17. doi:10.1210/jendso/bvab048.030. [3] Arciero PJ, et al. Obesity. 2023;31(Suppl 1):139-149. doi:10.1002/oby.23660. [4] Zuo L, et al. Front Physiol. 2016;7:350. doi:10.3389/fphys.2016.00350. [Study 396] Zelicha H, et al. BMC Med. 2022;20:327. doi:10.1186/s12916-022-02525-8. [Study 427] Kaplan A, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2022;115(5):1270-1281. doi:10.1093/ajcn/nqac001. [Study 780] Look M, et al. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2025;27(5):2720-2729. doi:10.1111/dom.16275. [Study 790] Falutz J, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010;95(9):4291-4304. doi:10.1210/jc.2010-0490. [Study 793] Makimura H, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012;97(12):4769-4779. doi:10.1210/jc.2012-2794. [Study 509] Di Tano M, et al. Nat Commun. 2020;11:2332. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-16243-3. [Study 510] Vernieri C, et al. Cancer Discov. 2022;12(1):90-107. doi:10.1158/2159-8290.CD-21-0030. [Study 511] Ligorio F, et al. Int J Cancer. 2024;154(1):114-123. doi:10.1002/ijc.34701. [Study 512] Vernieri C, et al. Cell Metab. 2024;36(8):1644-1667. doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.014. [Study 606] Ni Y, et al. Cell Metab. 2023;35(9):1530-1547. doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2023.08.002. [Study 607] Long X, et al. Cell Metab. 2025;37:2342-2361. doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2025.10.017. [Study 608] Li H, et al. Nat Metab. 2024;6(3):578-597. doi:10.1038/s42255-024-00988-y. Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritique Disclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

  7. 26 Sept

    Dr. Fung: ‘Cholesterol is barely relevant to Heart Disease’

    *JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 *HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy*JOIN THE COMMUNITY*Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2*EMAIL LIST*1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6*HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING:* Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender0:00 - Introduction2:13 - Blood Cholesterol is not Important13:08 - Something else matters WAY more than Blood Cholesterol16:45 - Main PointsReferences[Funding/Conflicts are provided in the free article (found in the email list and Physionic Community Article Library)][1] Khan SS, Matsushita K, Sang Y, et al. Development and validation of the American Heart Association’s PREVENT equations. Circulation. 2024;149:430–449. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.067626.[2] Dugani SB, Moorthy MV, Li C, et al. Association of lipid, inflammatory, and metabolic biomarkers with age at onset for incident coronary heart disease in women. JAMA Cardiol. 2021;6(4):437–447. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2020.7073.[3] Magnussen C, Alegre-Diaz J, Al-Nasser LA, et al. Global effect of cardiovascular risk factors on lifetime estimates. N Engl J Med. 2025;393(2):125–138. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2415879.[4] Blumenthal RS, Morris PB, Gaudino M, et al. 2026 ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA guideline on the management of dyslipidemia: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2026;153:e1154–e1276. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001423.[5] Cannon CP, Blazing MA, Giugliano RP, et al; IMPROVE-IT Investigators. Ezetimibe added to statin therapy after acute coronary syndromes. N Engl J Med. 2015;372(25):2387–2397. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1410489.[6] Nordestgaard BG, Langlois MR, Langsted A, et al. Quantifying atherogenic lipoproteins for lipid-lowering strategies: Consensus-based recommendations from EAS and EFLM. Atherosclerosis. 2020;294:46–61. doi:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.12.005.[7] Prospective Studies Collaboration, Lewington S, Whitlock G, et al. Blood cholesterol and vascular mortality by age, sex, and blood pressure: a meta-analysis of individual data from 61 prospective studies with 55,000 vascular deaths. Lancet. 2007;370(9602):1829–1839. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61778-4.[8] Johannesen CDL, Langsted A, Mortensen MB, Nordestgaard BG. Association between low density lipoprotein and all cause and cause specific mortality in Denmark: prospective cohort study. BMJ. 2020;371:m4266. doi:10.1136/bmj.m4266.Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

  8. 24 Sept

    Manipulating Vitamin D to fight Cancer! [New Research]

    *JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2 *HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*Learn to Analyze & Apply Studies for Yourself: https://bit.ly/healthautonomy*JOIN THE COMMUNITY*Join my Community [It’s Free!]: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCommunity2*EMAIL LIST*1-2 Weekly Email of Value [It’s Free!]: http://bit.ly/2AXIzK6*HIRE ME FOR CONSULTING:* Consulting: https://bit.ly/3dmUl2H Created with Biorender750% increased Pancreatic Cancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YPIO9CBuw8&t=1s0:00 - Introduction0:25 - CAFs, Vitamin D Receptor, and Cancer3:41 - What happens?5:57 - Why are the results the way they are?8:00 - Vitamin D39:30 - My backlight died and ConclusionsReferences [Funding/Conflicts are provided in the free article (found in the email list and Physionic Community Article Library)] [Study 1045] Perez KJ, et al. Gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel ± paricalcitol for metastatic pancreatic cancer. Nat Cancer. 2026;7:928–943. [Study 1046] Sherman MH, et al. Vitamin D receptor-mediated stromal reprogramming enhances pancreatic cancer therapy. Cell. 2014;159:80–93. [Study 1047] Grierson PM, et al. Paricalcitol plus nanoliposomal irinotecan and 5-FU/LV in advanced pancreatic cancer. Clin Cancer Res. 2023;29:4733–4739. [Study 1048] Chung V, et al. Pembrolizumab ± paricalcitol in metastatic pancreatic cancer. Oncologist. 2025;30. [Study 1049] Easty D, et al. Paricalcitol with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in advanced pancreatic cancer. BMC Cancer. 2026;26:255. [Study 1050] Viniotis AF, et al. NABPLAGEM and paricalcitol as neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic cancer. Oncologist. 2026;31. [Study 1051] Rasmussen LS, et al. Vitamin D deficiency, inflammation, and survival in pancreatic cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2021;144:72–80. [Study 1052] Yuan C, et al. Prediagnostic 25-hydroxyvitamin D and pancreatic cancer survival. J Clin Oncol. 2016;34:2899–2905. [Study 1053] Cho M, et al. Vitamin D deficiency and prognosis in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. J Transl Med. 2013;11:206. [Study 1054] Van Loon K, et al. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and survival in advanced pancreatic cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2014;106. [Study 1055] Mukai Y, et al. Vitamin D supplementation with chemoradiation for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2018;25:1868–1879. Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritiqueDisclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

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