Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
WHO’s Childhood Obesity Guidelines: A Philosophical Pivot That Demands Real Resources
WHO's new guidelines against obesity drugs for children under ten are scientifically justified—but only if health systems adequately resource the…
Three-Day Creatine Loading With Pre-Exercise Timing Shows Promise in Small Trial
A small double-blind trial found that concentrating creatine loading into three days with pre-exercise timing may accelerate performance gains, though…
How rotating protein waves organize the earliest moments of life
Fertilized eggs organize themselves through rotating waves of protein activity driven by Rho-GTP signaling, establishing the cell's geometry before division.…
US dietary data reveals widespread micronutrient deficiencies despite supplementation
A decade of NHANES data shows 95% of US adults fall below the Estimated Average Requirement for vitamin D through…
WHO publishes child and adolescent obesity guidelines; PHIG calls for primary care competence and a healthier food environment
WHO's new guidelines put childhood obesity management in primary care. PHIG welcomes them and says competence, the food environment and…
Zinc and Copper Balance: Why Supplementation Requires Both Minerals in Proper Ratio
Zinc supplementation without adequate copper can induce functional copper deficiency through competition for intestinal absorption. A ratio of 15–30 mg…
Meta-analysis reveals precise glycogen depletion during resistance training
A meta-analysis of 20 studies quantifies muscle glycogen depletion during resistance training at 15–42% of baseline stores, substantially lower than…
One-third of American Adults Miss Sleep Guidelines: What the Evidence Shows About Supplements and Sleep
Approximately one-third of American adults fail to meet the recommended 7–9 hours of nightly sleep. Evidence shows that lifestyle modifications…