Zib Atkins
@ayuswellness.bsky.social
Helping busy people optimise health 🧬💪
Energy | Nutrition | Sleep | Fat loss | Longevity
18 yrs cutting through health myths
⬇️ Proven tools & protocols I use
https://linktr.ee/ayuswellness
Energy | Nutrition | Sleep | Fat loss | Longevity
18 yrs cutting through health myths
⬇️ Proven tools & protocols I use
https://linktr.ee/ayuswellness
Visiting forests and lakes is known to improve mood and several markers associated with longevity.
But what if you live in the city?
Well, new research involving 449 peer reviewed studies found that exposure to urban nature provides substantial benefits for a range of mental health outcomes.
But what if you live in the city?
Well, new research involving 449 peer reviewed studies found that exposure to urban nature provides substantial benefits for a range of mental health outcomes.
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Visiting forests and lakes is known to improve mood and several markers associated with longevity.
But what if you live in the city?
Well, new research involving 449 peer reviewed studies found that exposure to urban nature provides substantial benefits for a range of mental health outcomes.
But what if you live in the city?
Well, new research involving 449 peer reviewed studies found that exposure to urban nature provides substantial benefits for a range of mental health outcomes.
Butyrate can slow inflammaging.
Our gut bacteria produce tons of it when we feed them fibre.
Just another reason to be optimising your fibre intake if you’re serious about your longevity.
A new paper found:
Our levels of butyrate to decrease as we age.
Our gut bacteria produce tons of it when we feed them fibre.
Just another reason to be optimising your fibre intake if you’re serious about your longevity.
A new paper found:
Our levels of butyrate to decrease as we age.
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Butyrate can slow inflammaging.
Our gut bacteria produce tons of it when we feed them fibre.
Just another reason to be optimising your fibre intake if you’re serious about your longevity.
A new paper found:
Our levels of butyrate to decrease as we age.
Our gut bacteria produce tons of it when we feed them fibre.
Just another reason to be optimising your fibre intake if you’re serious about your longevity.
A new paper found:
Our levels of butyrate to decrease as we age.
Make sure you choose your omega-3 wisely.
It’s not all created equal.
A new review investigated the data on marine-based omega-3 (EPA and DHA) and plant-derived omega 3 (ALA).
The key findings:
It’s not all created equal.
A new review investigated the data on marine-based omega-3 (EPA and DHA) and plant-derived omega 3 (ALA).
The key findings:
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Make sure you choose your omega-3 wisely.
It’s not all created equal.
A new review investigated the data on marine-based omega-3 (EPA and DHA) and plant-derived omega 3 (ALA).
The key findings:
It’s not all created equal.
A new review investigated the data on marine-based omega-3 (EPA and DHA) and plant-derived omega 3 (ALA).
The key findings:
Your gut holds the key to your aging.
Whether it speeds it up or slows it down all comes down to the environment you create in it.
In an imbalanced state of dysbiosis it accelerates inflammaging, through a decreased production of anti-inflammatory SCFA’s and deteriorating gut barrier integrity.
Whether it speeds it up or slows it down all comes down to the environment you create in it.
In an imbalanced state of dysbiosis it accelerates inflammaging, through a decreased production of anti-inflammatory SCFA’s and deteriorating gut barrier integrity.
November 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Your gut holds the key to your aging.
Whether it speeds it up or slows it down all comes down to the environment you create in it.
In an imbalanced state of dysbiosis it accelerates inflammaging, through a decreased production of anti-inflammatory SCFA’s and deteriorating gut barrier integrity.
Whether it speeds it up or slows it down all comes down to the environment you create in it.
In an imbalanced state of dysbiosis it accelerates inflammaging, through a decreased production of anti-inflammatory SCFA’s and deteriorating gut barrier integrity.
Stop Using This Salt.
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Stop Using This Salt.
How to eat 120 calories less, whilst eating more.
*hint: fibre is key.
Front loading your meals with the fibre - low-every density veg and salads is one of the best ways to reduce overeating.
And to control blood sugar spikes.
*hint: fibre is key.
Front loading your meals with the fibre - low-every density veg and salads is one of the best ways to reduce overeating.
And to control blood sugar spikes.
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
How to eat 120 calories less, whilst eating more.
*hint: fibre is key.
Front loading your meals with the fibre - low-every density veg and salads is one of the best ways to reduce overeating.
And to control blood sugar spikes.
*hint: fibre is key.
Front loading your meals with the fibre - low-every density veg and salads is one of the best ways to reduce overeating.
And to control blood sugar spikes.
Trying to build a leaner physique?
But despite seeing the scales go down every week, you’re not looking leaner - just smaller?
Despite being on a strict calorie deficit diet.
Really demotivating right?
But, there is an easy shift you can try - without eating less.
But despite seeing the scales go down every week, you’re not looking leaner - just smaller?
Despite being on a strict calorie deficit diet.
Really demotivating right?
But, there is an easy shift you can try - without eating less.
November 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Trying to build a leaner physique?
But despite seeing the scales go down every week, you’re not looking leaner - just smaller?
Despite being on a strict calorie deficit diet.
Really demotivating right?
But, there is an easy shift you can try - without eating less.
But despite seeing the scales go down every week, you’re not looking leaner - just smaller?
Despite being on a strict calorie deficit diet.
Really demotivating right?
But, there is an easy shift you can try - without eating less.
How Much Creatine Do You Really Need?
November 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
How Much Creatine Do You Really Need?
Better sleep = Longevity benefits, reduced risk of most chronic disease, mental health, next day energy/insulin sensitivity/satiety/performance….
The list goes on!
But how to get it?
Here’s a simple trick for you to try:
The list goes on!
But how to get it?
Here’s a simple trick for you to try:
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Better sleep = Longevity benefits, reduced risk of most chronic disease, mental health, next day energy/insulin sensitivity/satiety/performance….
The list goes on!
But how to get it?
Here’s a simple trick for you to try:
The list goes on!
But how to get it?
Here’s a simple trick for you to try:
The Hidden Danger in Tea Bags
October 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Hidden Danger in Tea Bags
Seed oils are damaging your health.
I bet you’ve heard this many times over the last few years.
But - do you know why?
4-HNE is a likely candidate.
It’s not that the oils are inherently bad.
Yes, their industrial processing causes additional problems…
I bet you’ve heard this many times over the last few years.
But - do you know why?
4-HNE is a likely candidate.
It’s not that the oils are inherently bad.
Yes, their industrial processing causes additional problems…
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Seed oils are damaging your health.
I bet you’ve heard this many times over the last few years.
But - do you know why?
4-HNE is a likely candidate.
It’s not that the oils are inherently bad.
Yes, their industrial processing causes additional problems…
I bet you’ve heard this many times over the last few years.
But - do you know why?
4-HNE is a likely candidate.
It’s not that the oils are inherently bad.
Yes, their industrial processing causes additional problems…
Don’t make this mistake when buying blueberries
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Don’t make this mistake when buying blueberries
Our biology has evolved to be controlled by natural light.
Unfortunately, we are rarely exposed to natural light.
And, we are just starting to uncover what this leads to.
Take cancer for example.
Unfortunately, we are rarely exposed to natural light.
And, we are just starting to uncover what this leads to.
Take cancer for example.
October 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Our biology has evolved to be controlled by natural light.
Unfortunately, we are rarely exposed to natural light.
And, we are just starting to uncover what this leads to.
Take cancer for example.
Unfortunately, we are rarely exposed to natural light.
And, we are just starting to uncover what this leads to.
Take cancer for example.
Too much protein damages your kidneys.
It’s a line you’ve probably heard.
But is it true?
A recent study investigated this.
They studied more than 8,000 people over a decade.
It’s a line you’ve probably heard.
But is it true?
A recent study investigated this.
They studied more than 8,000 people over a decade.
October 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Too much protein damages your kidneys.
It’s a line you’ve probably heard.
But is it true?
A recent study investigated this.
They studied more than 8,000 people over a decade.
It’s a line you’ve probably heard.
But is it true?
A recent study investigated this.
They studied more than 8,000 people over a decade.
They are found in 80% of your personal care products.
Shampoos, body wash, face cream…
Thyroid issues, hormone imbalance, pregnancy complications, sperm dysfunction and even negatively impacting feral development.
Shampoos, body wash, face cream…
Thyroid issues, hormone imbalance, pregnancy complications, sperm dysfunction and even negatively impacting feral development.
October 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
They are found in 80% of your personal care products.
Shampoos, body wash, face cream…
Thyroid issues, hormone imbalance, pregnancy complications, sperm dysfunction and even negatively impacting feral development.
Shampoos, body wash, face cream…
Thyroid issues, hormone imbalance, pregnancy complications, sperm dysfunction and even negatively impacting feral development.
If you want to keep your brain sharp and protect it against Alzheimer’s, ancient Ayurvedic wisdom holds a big clue.
Research has shown that people who consume the most copper specifically between 1.2-1.6mg a day consistently score better on cognitive tests.
Research has shown that people who consume the most copper specifically between 1.2-1.6mg a day consistently score better on cognitive tests.
October 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
If you want to keep your brain sharp and protect it against Alzheimer’s, ancient Ayurvedic wisdom holds a big clue.
Research has shown that people who consume the most copper specifically between 1.2-1.6mg a day consistently score better on cognitive tests.
Research has shown that people who consume the most copper specifically between 1.2-1.6mg a day consistently score better on cognitive tests.
How much apple cider vinegar do I need to drink?
A common question from people trying to lose weight.
One that a recent study investigated.
It’s a good source of polyphenols, acetic acid and probiotics (if you buy it ‘with the mother’).
A common question from people trying to lose weight.
One that a recent study investigated.
It’s a good source of polyphenols, acetic acid and probiotics (if you buy it ‘with the mother’).
October 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
How much apple cider vinegar do I need to drink?
A common question from people trying to lose weight.
One that a recent study investigated.
It’s a good source of polyphenols, acetic acid and probiotics (if you buy it ‘with the mother’).
A common question from people trying to lose weight.
One that a recent study investigated.
It’s a good source of polyphenols, acetic acid and probiotics (if you buy it ‘with the mother’).
Want to give your baby the best start in life?
New research suggests that weaning them with blueberries could:
- Boost their immune system
- Reduce allergies
- Benefit their gut microbiome
- Decrease inflammation
New research suggests that weaning them with blueberries could:
- Boost their immune system
- Reduce allergies
- Benefit their gut microbiome
- Decrease inflammation
October 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Want to give your baby the best start in life?
New research suggests that weaning them with blueberries could:
- Boost their immune system
- Reduce allergies
- Benefit their gut microbiome
- Decrease inflammation
New research suggests that weaning them with blueberries could:
- Boost their immune system
- Reduce allergies
- Benefit their gut microbiome
- Decrease inflammation
Male fertility is plummeting rapidly.
A 50% decrease over the last 50 years.
Dropping year by year - at an accelerated rate since the start of the new millennium….
What’s to blame?
New research has confirmed the link with an everyday pesticide.
A 50% decrease over the last 50 years.
Dropping year by year - at an accelerated rate since the start of the new millennium….
What’s to blame?
New research has confirmed the link with an everyday pesticide.
October 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Male fertility is plummeting rapidly.
A 50% decrease over the last 50 years.
Dropping year by year - at an accelerated rate since the start of the new millennium….
What’s to blame?
New research has confirmed the link with an everyday pesticide.
A 50% decrease over the last 50 years.
Dropping year by year - at an accelerated rate since the start of the new millennium….
What’s to blame?
New research has confirmed the link with an everyday pesticide.
Want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes?
Know this about cooking potatoes.
Baked, boiled or mashed does not appear to increase risk.
But…
Frying them does.
Every three additional servings of French fries weekly is linked with a 20% higher incidence of T2DM.
Know this about cooking potatoes.
Baked, boiled or mashed does not appear to increase risk.
But…
Frying them does.
Every three additional servings of French fries weekly is linked with a 20% higher incidence of T2DM.
October 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes?
Know this about cooking potatoes.
Baked, boiled or mashed does not appear to increase risk.
But…
Frying them does.
Every three additional servings of French fries weekly is linked with a 20% higher incidence of T2DM.
Know this about cooking potatoes.
Baked, boiled or mashed does not appear to increase risk.
But…
Frying them does.
Every three additional servings of French fries weekly is linked with a 20% higher incidence of T2DM.
Don’t make this common Vitamin D mistake.
Recent research has showed that many people may be making this mistake, and if this is you, it could actually be lowering your levels of vitamin D
Recent research has showed that many people may be making this mistake, and if this is you, it could actually be lowering your levels of vitamin D
October 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Don’t make this common Vitamin D mistake.
Recent research has showed that many people may be making this mistake, and if this is you, it could actually be lowering your levels of vitamin D
Recent research has showed that many people may be making this mistake, and if this is you, it could actually be lowering your levels of vitamin D
Too much fructose is bad for you.
Nothing new there.
But, what if there was a way to train your gut microbiome to digest it for you?
Stopping your liver from turning it into fat.
Nothing new there.
But, what if there was a way to train your gut microbiome to digest it for you?
Stopping your liver from turning it into fat.
October 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Too much fructose is bad for you.
Nothing new there.
But, what if there was a way to train your gut microbiome to digest it for you?
Stopping your liver from turning it into fat.
Nothing new there.
But, what if there was a way to train your gut microbiome to digest it for you?
Stopping your liver from turning it into fat.
I was at the airport last weekend.
I always get surprised by the amount of people taking the travelator rather than walking.
It’s not even much faster…
If that’s you - try and make the mental shift towards ‘I get to…’
I always get surprised by the amount of people taking the travelator rather than walking.
It’s not even much faster…
If that’s you - try and make the mental shift towards ‘I get to…’
September 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I was at the airport last weekend.
I always get surprised by the amount of people taking the travelator rather than walking.
It’s not even much faster…
If that’s you - try and make the mental shift towards ‘I get to…’
I always get surprised by the amount of people taking the travelator rather than walking.
It’s not even much faster…
If that’s you - try and make the mental shift towards ‘I get to…’
It could be shrinking your brain.
Your hippocampus in particular – the memory centre.
Maybe this is why you’re having problems remembering things now.
Don’t dismiss that ‘brain fog’.
Your hippocampus in particular – the memory centre.
Maybe this is why you’re having problems remembering things now.
Don’t dismiss that ‘brain fog’.
September 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It could be shrinking your brain.
Your hippocampus in particular – the memory centre.
Maybe this is why you’re having problems remembering things now.
Don’t dismiss that ‘brain fog’.
Your hippocampus in particular – the memory centre.
Maybe this is why you’re having problems remembering things now.
Don’t dismiss that ‘brain fog’.