Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze
Why Heart Failure Patients Need Thiamine: A Metabolic Imperative Often Overlooked
One-third of hospitalized heart failure patients have thiamine deficiency, yet this treatable metabolic bottleneck is rarely screened or addressed in…
The Hormesis Principle: Why Moderate Stress Builds Resilience Better Than Rest or Overtraining
The hormesis principle explains why moderate stress drives adaptation while sedentary behavior and overtraining both lead to stagnation. According to…
Can micronutrient deficiencies worsen depression? What the evidence shows
Depression affects 280 million people worldwide, and while its causes are complex, emerging evidence suggests micronutrient deficiencies may worsen mood…
Why Vitamin D Deficiency Targets Your Fast-Twitch Muscles—and Why Falls Risk Follows
Vitamin D deficiency selectively shrinks type II fast-twitch muscle fibers while sparing slow-twitch fibers, a mechanism that directly explains elevated…
Magnesium’s Hidden Role in Insulin Signalling: Why the Mineral Matters More Than We Thought
Magnesium acts as an essential cofactor in the insulin receptor's internal activation cascade. Research shows that magnesium depletion reduces insulin…
Music extends cycling endurance by 20% — but not by reducing effort
New research shows music allows cyclists to exercise 20% longer at identical physiological stress, extending psychological tolerance rather than reducing…
Largest review finds limited evidence for cannabis in mental health treatment
A systematic review of 54 randomized controlled trials in The Lancet Psychiatry found minimal evidence for cannabis treating psychiatric disorders.…
White House Updates Food Pyramid to Reflect 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines
The White House has released an updated Food Pyramid aligned with the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, shifting emphasis from…