
Mukul Mittal
Dr. Mukul Mittal, MD is Medical Director at Ultrahuman, and leads the Performance Lab in Bangalore. His work centres on preventive health and human performance optimisation, integrating wearable technology into clinical practice to deliver personalised, data-driven care. Find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukul-mittal-a9513a142/
48 articles

Ovulation Symptoms: A Complete Cycle-Tracking Guide
What are the signs of ovulation? We break down cervical mucus, BBT, and the LH surge — and the most reliable ways to track your fertile window.
Jun 16, 2026
Follicular Phase Explained: Energy, Workouts, and Mood
What is the follicular phase? We break down the first half of your cycle — how rising estrogen shapes energy and mood, and what the science says about …
Jun 16, 2026
Is Stevia Bad for You? What the Research Shows
Is stevia bad for you? We break down what the research says on safety, blood sugar, and the additives in "stevia" blends that actually matter
Jun 12, 2026
Heart Rate Zones Explained: Zone 1–5 for Fat Burn vs Cardio
Heart rate zones explained simply. We break down Zones 1–5, how to calculate yours, and the truth about the fat-burning zone vs cardio.
Jun 10, 2026
What Is Perimenopause? Symptoms, Stages, and What to Expect
What is perimenopause? We break down the symptoms (cycle changes come first, not hot flashes), when it starts, how long it lasts, and when to see a …
Jun 09, 2026
Is Maltitol Bad for You? Side Effects and Blood Sugar
Does maltitol raise blood sugar or cause stomach upset? We break down its real effects, why its laxative reputation is overblown, and how it compares.
Jun 09, 2026
What's a Good Resting Heart Rate by Age?
What's a good resting heart rate by age? We break down real Ring data from 500,000+ members — and why RHR barely changes with age.
Jun 08, 2026
Is Sucralose Bad For You? What the Research Shows
Does sucralose raise blood sugar? We break down what the research shows about sucralose, from its effect on insulin and your gut to whether it's safe.
Jun 08, 2026
Is Your Excessive Hunger Polyphagia? When It Signals Insulin Resistance
Still hungry after a full meal, day after day? We break down polyphagia — when excessive hunger signals insulin resistance or diabetes, and when to …
Jun 08, 2026
Types of Sugar Explained: How Each One Affects Your Body
What's the difference between glucose, fructose, sucrose, and HFCS? Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through each type of sugar and what each one does in …
Jun 05, 2026
Blood Sugar Levels Chart by Age: What's Normal at Every Life Stage
What's a normal blood sugar by age? Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through the chart — fasting, post-meal, A1C, and how targets change with life stage.
Jun 05, 2026
How to Get More Deep Sleep: 9 Tactics Backed by Research
How to get more deep sleep? Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through 9 evidence-backed tactics — what the research shows and what actually works.
Jun 05, 2026
What Is Erythritol? Calories, Glucose Effect, and Safety
What is erythritol — and is it safe? Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through the glucose effect, calories, side effects, and what the research shows.
Jun 05, 2026
Preeclampsia Symptoms: Early Warning Signs in Pregnancy
What are the early warning signs of preeclampsia? Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through the symptoms, risk factors, and when to call your healthcare …
Jun 05, 2026
How Many Steps a Day to Lose Weight? What the Research Shows
How many steps a day to lose weight? Dr. Mukul Mittal walks through the research, calorie math, and why diet drives most of the result.
Jun 05, 2026
What's a Normal Respiratory Rate? Adults, Kids, and Athletes
What's a normal respiratory rate? Dr. Mukul Mittal walks through the ranges by age, what affects them, and when to see a clinician.
Jun 03, 2026
Do NAD+ Supplements Actually Work? NMN vs NR vs Niagen Compared
Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through whether NAD+ supplements actually work and what the trials show on different types of NAD+ supplements
Jun 03, 2026
Are Nightshade Vegetables Inflammatory? Evidence and Glucose Data
Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through whether nightshade vegetables are inflammatory — what the evidence actually shows, plus what Ultrahuman's CGM data …
Jun 03, 2026
Period Cramps: 9 Evidence-Backed Remedies
Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through 9 evidence-backed remedies for period cramps — what each does, the evidence behind it, and when to see a clinician
Jun 02, 2026
What Is PMDD? Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through PMDD treatment — the diagnosis criteria, SSRIs and hormonal options, lifestyle support, and when to seek immediate …
Jun 02, 2026
Is Diet Coke Bad for You? Aspartame, Glucose, and the CGM Data
Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through whether Diet Coke is bad for you - what aspartame does to blood glucose, the safety evidence and what Ultrahuman's …
Jun 02, 2026
Ultrahuman Cycle Flags™ explained: How C&O Pro offers advanced insights
Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through 10 Cycle Flags from C&O Pro — hidden patterns your body could be sending across your cycle that reveal PCOS …
Jun 01, 2026
How to Track Ovulation with PCOS
Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through how to track ovulation with PCOS — the signals that actually work, why ovulation predictor kits often fail, and how …
Jun 01, 2026
Science-backed Ways To Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Dr. Mukul Mittal walks you through how to balance hormones naturally — sleep, movement, nutrition, and stress as the four evidence-backed levers, plus …
May 29, 2026