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N-acetyl cysteine, or NAC, is a dietary supplement that may help your body produce an important antioxidant called glutathione, which in turn can help protect against free radicals. Read on to learn all about NAC benefits, how NAC supplements can...

From helping make red blood cells to protecting your nervous system, vitamin B12 plays a critical role in keeping your body healthy and strong. That’s why a B12 deficiency can throw your body into chaos, causing big problems that range...

Zinc is an essential mineral that’s critical to many important bodily processes. It supports immune function, skin health and cell growth. Zinc is also involved in protein and DNA synthesis, cell division and the function of more than 200 enzymes....

Statistics show that a third of people reading this do not get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep makes you feel groggy and distracted, and it has long-term effects. Insufficient sleep increases your risk of conditions like: Diabetes Heart disease...

Heard of moringa? If not, you soon will. This strange-sounding leaf powder supplement is one of the latest superfoods to gain the limelight — and for good reason. Moringa boasts a powerhouse of free-radical-fighting, anti-inflammatory, and healing compounds that benefit...

Choosing the right diet makes all the difference in how you feel every day. I was in my 20s when I started suffering from severe fatigue and cognitive dysfunction. I was 300 pounds, sick constantly, and almost had to drop...

The word is spreading about high-fat and keto diets, and as more people learn about the many benefits of eating more fat, new keto diet variations are starting to pop up. One of the latest ones is a vegan keto...

You’ve started intermittent fasting and you’ve maybe dropped a bit of weight, and your brain feels a little sharper. But you want to ramp up your intermittent fasting results. The good news? There are hacks to do that. Read on...

If you’ve ever tried to manage your weight, then you know that the dieting advice out there can be overwhelming — and often conflicting. Do a 5-day juice fast! Eat only meat! Go ultra low-fat! The problem is, many diets...

The best ways to improve your life often come from humble beginnings. Modest changes in your day-to-day routine can have profound effects on your performance over time. Water is a great example. You’ll drink water every day for the rest...

Not many people know this, but I spent years experimenting with different ways of eating before creating the Bulletproof Diet. One of these was a raw vegan diet. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work for me. In fact, it was harmful...

For nearly 40 years, soy was one of the biggest health foods in the world. Vegetarians lauded it as a complete protein. Doctors professed its cholesterol-lowering effects. Tofu and soy milk became household staples that you still see today. There’s...

Controlling your biology doesn’t have to be complicated or scientific. Sometimes it’s just about finding new ways to eat something delicious that will give you lasting energy and leave you feeling great. Dark chocolate (85% cocoa minimum) is a powerhouse...

This post is one of a series of new science posts focusing on topics from The Bulletproof Diet, available now online and in stores. It’s good to be back to writing more focused content on the blog now that the book...

At the Ancestral Health Summit at Harvard University, one of the more interesting panels titled “Safe Starches: Are They Essential on an Ancestral Diet?” was moderated by Jimmy Moore, of Low-Carb Cruise fame. The panelists included Chris Kresser and Paul...

It’s a common belief that intermittent fasting causes problems for women, and that can be true if you’re using traditional methods. The Bulletproof Diet incorporates intermittent fasting and has helped the women in my life feel good, look amazing, and...