Studies show that plant proteins typically trigger a 20-30% lower insulin response compared to whey protein, potentially making them more suitable for those practicing intermittent fasting for metabolic benefits
It reduces appetite and how much you eat
Additional research is necessary to comprehend the precise mechanism, which may occur by epigenetic regulation of gene expression, either directly or indirectly, through downstream signalling activated by BDNF-TrkB
SCFAs and serotonin are microbe-derived chemical compounds that have the potential to regulate local vagal routes via portal circulation and send signals to the brain through the enteric nervous system (ENS) and vagal afferent routes (268, 269)
Atkuri KR, Mantovani JJ, Herzenberg LA, Herzenberg LA (2007) N-acetylcysteine--a safe antidote for cysteine/glutathione deficiency
For patients with Long COVID and ME/CFS, restoring the intracellular ratio of reduced to oxidized glutathione is paramount for breaking the mitochondrial doom loop