Metabolic Health

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of this Common Condition Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Although testing methods have improved, allowing for better recognition, experts believe lifestyle factors and an aging population have also contributed to rising rates. Patients with SIBO may experience digestive symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain,…

Introducing mTOR: A Cellular Master Regulator At the center of some of the cell’s most vital activities sits a pivotal protein complex known as the mechanistic target of rapamycin, or mTOR. This critical signaling hub serves as a master integrator of cues from nutrients, growth factors, oxygen, and more to dictate major cell functions. Given…

The Discovery of PI3 Kinase Signaling in Both Insulin and Oncogenes In the 1980s, Dr. Lou Cantley made a breakthrough discovery regarding an enzyme called PI3 kinase. He realized it was a key player in insulin signaling that helped cells take up glucose. But he also found that PI3 kinase activity was increased by oncogenes…