by Michael Colgan, Ph.D. December 10, 2011 There are a few folk out there who are still missing the scientific picture on sugar, because I get the same questions repeated at least once a week. Sugars form a natural part of the human diet and mechanisms to deal with them have been built into our …
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Posted Feb 1, 2013: When most people think of a “cleanse,” they envision uncontrollable trips to the bathroom, gag-provoking concoctions, and absurd food restrictions. Fortunately, with Isagenix Cleanse Days, you can get all the health benefits of nutritional cleansing without experiencing those horrific—and sometimes dangerous—situations. What makes Isagenix Cleanse Days different? The combination of decreased …
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January 14, 2013 by Michael Colgan, Ph.D. With athletes over the last 30 years at the Colgan Institute, we have tested synthetic caffeine, the form used in most sodas and energy drinks today. We have compared its effects with natural caffeines from arabica coffee (Coffea arabica), black and green teas(Camelia sinensis), guarana (Paullinia cupana), andyerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis). …
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As you may have heard (or read here and here), a clinical study showing the Isagenix system to be superior to a leading “heart healthy” diet for weight loss and visceral fat loss was recently published in two prestigious peer-reviewed publications. Isagenix Chief Science Officer Suk Cho, Ph.D., had a chance to get reactions about the results from …
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With the holiday season in full swing, it’s almost impossible to avoid the tempting treats, festive cocktails, and mouthwatering meals. Not only that, but the bustle of shopping, attending parties, and spending time with your family has derailed your exercise routine. So with every bite of cookie or sip of eggnog, you reassure yourself that …
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Post dated November 27,2012: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)’s study involving Isagenix products has now been published in a second high-profile, peer-reviewed publication, Nutrition Journal. The new article includes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of a subject before and after use of Isagenix products. The MRI scans serve to provide visual evidence of visceral fat reduction in …
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Post done November 12, 2012 The prestigious, high-profile journal Nutrition & Metabolism has now published the results from University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)’s clinical study involving Isagenix products. The open-access, peer-reviewed journal is regularly cited and one of the most widely read publications in the nutritional science community. The significance of this research is clearly recognized by …
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October 22, 2012: Who better to learn about the IsaLean Pro from than Shane Freels? An athlete himself and a personal trainer to hundreds of people over the years—including top professional athletes in the NFL and NBA—Shane was the perfect pick to sit down with and get to know some of the science behind IsaLean …
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If you thought cognitive decline was only a problem for the elderly, think again. Recent research has shown that cognitive decline begins decades before symptoms actually appear. In fact, scientists have found progressive declines in memory, learning, attention, and decision-making in people as young as 35 years old (1). Because of this looming threat, Michael …
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