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Ray Peat, PhD on Aspirin

Also see: Aspirin and Exercise Benefits of Aspirin PUFA Promote Cancer Arachidonic Acid’s Role in Stress and Shock Sunburn, PUFA, Prostaglandins, and Aspirin Phospholipases, PUFA, and Inflammation Dietary PUFA Reflected in Human Subcutaneous Fat Tissue Toxicity of Stored PUFA PUFA – Accumulation and Aging Ray Peat, PhD Quotes on Therapeutic Effects of Niacinamide Altitude Sickness: […]

Alcohol Consumption – Estrogen and Progesterone In Women

Also see: Estrogen, Endotoxin, and Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury How does estrogen enhance endotoxin toxicity? Let me count the ways. PUFA and Liver Toxicity; Protection by Saturated Fats Endotoxin: Poisoning from the Inside Out Fish Oils Increase Intestinal Permeability Estrogen and Liver Toxicity Single Bout of Binge Drinking Linked to Immune System Effects Alcohol and Alcoholism […]

Low CO2 in Hypothyroidism

Also see: Carbon Dioxide Basics Comparison: Oxidative Metabolism v. Glycolytic Metabolic Promoters of Efficient v. Inefficient Metabolism Altitude Sickness: Therapeutic Effects of Acetazolamide and Carbon Dioxide Low CO2 in Hypothyroidism Protective Altitude Lactate Paradox: High Altitude and Exercise Altitude Improves T3 Levels Protective Carbon Dioxide, Exercise, and Performance Synergistic Effect of Creatine and Baking Soda […]

Ray Peat, PhD on Thyroid, Temperature, Pulse, and TSH

Also see: Are biochemical tests of thyroid function of any value in monitoring patients receiving thyroxine replacement? W.D. Denckla, A.V. Everitt, Hypophysectomy, & Aging Temperature and Pulse Basics & Monthly Log The Cholesterol and Thyroid Connection Inflammation from Decrease in Body Temperature High Cholesterol and Metabolism The Truth about Low Cholesterol Thyroid Status and Oxidized […]

Thyroid peroxidase activity is inhibited by amino acids

Also see: Protective Glycine Gelatin, Glycine, and Metabolism Gelatin > Whey Serotonin, Fatigue, Training, and Performance Carbohydrate Lowers Serotonin from Exercise “Muscle catabolism also releases a large amount of cysteine, and cysteine, methionine, and tryptophan suppress thyroid function (Carvalho, et al., 2000).” -Ray Peat, PhD “Muscle protein is very rich in tryptophan and cysteine, and […]

Ray Peat, PhD Quotes on Coconut Oil

Also see: Medium Chain Fats from Saturated Fat – Weight Management Friendly “Curing” a High Metabolic Rate with Unsaturated Fats Fat Deficient Animals – Activity of Cytochrome Oxidase Metabolism, Brain Size, and Lifespan in Mammals Unsaturated Fats and Longevity Coconut Oil and Metabolism in Pigs Linoleic Acid and Serotonin’s Role in Migraine “Coconut oil serves […]

Top Ten Weight Management Lies

1. Foods that assist with weight management taste poorly. 2. Genetics make you fat so your efforts aren’t worthwhile. 3. You must restrict calories, exercise to exhaustion, and do cardio to get “results.” 4. Low carbohydrate or “paleo” diets are best for weight management. 5. PMS and hot flashes are normal and have no effects […]

Treating hypothyroidism naturally

by Sunny Willmington, Howard Hagglund, Mary Shomon Natural vs Synthetic Natural thyroid treatment has been used since the 1800’s and synthetic hormones have been used since 1959. Since, the introduction of synthetic thyroid hormones; we have been bombarded with information from its manufacturers and representatives. We have been told that the production of synthetic hormones […]

Serotonin, Fatigue, Training, and Performance

Also See: Carbohydrate Lowers Serotonin from Exercise Health Benefits of Glycine Gelatin > Whey Tryptophan, Sleep, and Depression Thyroid peroxidase activity is inhibited by amino acids Whey, Tryptophan, & Serotonin Protective Glycine Running on Empty Thyroid peroxidase activity is inhibited by amino acids Gelatin, Glycine, and Metabolism Gelatin, stress, longevity The anticatabolic effect of glycine […]

The “chemical imbalance” myth

by Chris Kresser L.Ac June 30, 2008 in Depression, Myths & Truths Source “A theory that is wrong is considered preferable to admitting our ignorance.” – Elliot Vallenstein, Ph.D. The idea that depression and other mental health conditions are caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain is so deeply ingrained in our psyche that it […]

Thumbs Up: Fructose

Also see: Theurapeutic Honey – Cancer and Wound Healing Carbohydrates and Bone Health Sugar (Sucrose) Restrains the Stress Response HFCS – More to it than we thought Protection from Endotoxin Lactose Intolerance: Starch, Fructose, Sucrose, & Thyroid Status Commentary on Type 2 Diabetes Are Happy Gut Bacteria Key to Weight Loss? Soybean oil causes more […]

Thyroid Status and Cardiovascular Disease

Also see: High Cholesterol and Metabolism Heart Arrhythmia High Blood Pressure and Hypothyroidism The Cholesterol and Thyroid Connection The Truth about Low Cholesterol Inflammatory TSH “Normal” TSH: Marker for Increased Risk of Fatal Coronary Heart Disease The Cholesterol and Thyroid Connection High Blood Pressure and Hypothyroidism A Cure for Heart Disease Hypothyroidism and A Shift […]

PUFA Accumulation & Aging

Also see: Unsaturated Fats and Longevity Vitamin E Needs Increases with PUFA Consumption and Greater Unsaturation “Curing” a High Metabolic Rate with Unsaturated Fats Fat Deficient Animals – Activity of Cytochrome Oxidase Dietary PUFA Reflected in Human Subcutaneous Fat Tissue Toxicity of Stored PUFA PUFA, Development, and Allergy Incidence PUFA, Aging, Cytochrome Oxidase, and Cardiolipin […]

Possible Indicators of High Cortisol and Adrenaline

Sleep issues Mood ups and downs Racing mind Hyperventilation Difficulty falling asleep Mouth breather Difficulty going long periods of time between meals Easily fatigued Food cravings Digestive difficulties Known “High energy” person Constipation Loose stool Crash (or very tired) after stress goes away Alternating constipation and loose stool Never gains weight no matter what or […]

Possible Indicators of Excess Estrogen

Also see: Ray Peat, PhD on the Menstrual Cycle Quotes: Thyroid, Estrogen, Menstrual Symptoms, PMS, and Infertility Any premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms Uterine fibroids Ovarian cysts Heavy menstrual flow Long menstruation Menstrual migraines/headaches High stress lifestyle “Liver spots”/Lipofuscin/Age pigment History of birth control use Soy or nut milk heavy diet “Autoimmune” condition Heavy use of […]

The hypothyroid athlete

http://drknews.com/the-hypothyroid-athlete/ December 2nd, 2011 Marisol Aponte plays roller derby and is a fitness coach who has learned how to train effectively despite hypothyroidism. Competitive athletes seem unlikely candidates for hypothyroidism, a disease that frequently causes fatigue, depression, and malaise. But some athletes are surprised to learn their dwindling performance and failure to build muscle stems […]

Fish Oil Toxicity

Also see: PUFA, Fish Oil, and Alzheimers Fish Oil and Lipid Peroxidation The Randle Cycle Women, Estrogen, and Circulating DHA PUFA – Accumulation & Aging Medium Chain Fats, Ketones, and Brain Function PUFA, Development, and Allergy Incidence Dietary PUFA Reflected in Human Subcutaneous Fat Tissue Commentary on Type 2 Diabetes The Great Fish Oil Experiment […]

Protection from Endotoxin

Also see: Ray Peat, PhD on the Benefits of the Raw Carrot Endotoxin-lipoprotein Hypothesis Endotoxin: Poisoning from the Inside Out Protective Bamboo Shoots The effect of raw carrot on serum lipids and colon function Bowel Toxins Accelerate Aging Thumbs Up: Fructose The Truth about Low Cholesterol Are Happy Gut Bacteria Key to Weight Loss? “The […]

Endotoxin: Poisoning from the Inside Out

Also see: Bacteria lurking in blood could be culprit in countless diseases Exercise and Endotoxemia Can Endurance Sports Really Cause Harm? The Lipopolysaccharides of Endotoxemia and Their Effect on the Heart Ray Peat, PhD on the Benefits of the Raw Carrot Protection from Endotoxin Endotoxin-lipoprotein Hypothesis Protective Bamboo Shoots The effect of raw carrot on […]

Dietary Fiber, Bowel Health, and Cancer

Also see: Fermentable Carbohydrates, Anxiety, Aggression Bowel Toxins Accelerate Aging Protective Bamboo Shoots Endotoxin-lipoprotein Hypothesis Endotoxin: Poisoning from the Inside Out Protection from Endotoxin The effect of raw carrot on serum lipids and colon function Protective Cascara Sagrada and Emodin “One of the factors promoting excess cortisol production is intestinal irritation, causing absorption of endotoxin […]

Dairy, Calcium, and Weight Management in Adults and Children

Also see: High-fat cheese: the secret to a healthy life? Cheese: the secret to a longer life and faster metabolism? The Full-Fat Paradox: Whole Milk May Keep Us Lean DAIRY – POWERFUL AND UNDERAPPRECIATED FOR FAT LOSS Calcium Paradox Source of Dietary Calcium: Chicken Egg Shell Powder Low CO2 in Hypothyroidism Blood Pressure Management with […]

Bohr Effect and Cells O2 Levels: Healthy vs. Sick People

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the key player in O2 transport due to 1) vasodilation and 2) the the Bohr effect (or the Bohr law). The Bohr effect explains oxygen release in capillaries or why red blood cells unload oxygen in tissues. The Bohr effect was first described in 1904 by the Danish physiologist Christian Bohr […]

Light is Right

Also see: 10 Tips for Better Sleep Quality Using Sunlight to Sustain Life Red Light Improves Mental Function Light as Medicine? Researchers explain how Red Light and Near-Infrared Radiation: Powerful Healing Tools You’ve Never Heard of PUFA, Aging, Cytochrome Oxidase, and Cardiolipin Blue Light, Cytochrome Oxidase, and Eye Injury Get a “Chicken Light” and Amp […]

SOS for PMS

Also see: Quotes: Thyroid, Estrogen, Menstrual Symptoms, PMS, and Infertility Ray Peat, PhD on the Menstrual Cycle Estrogen Related to Loss of Fat Free Mass with Aging Fat Tissue and Aging – Increased Estrogen Estrogen Levels Increase with Age Ray Peat, PhD on the Benefits of the Raw Carrot Consult a medical professional regarding all […]

Death by Medicine

By Gary Null, PhD; Carolyn Dean MD, ND; Martin Feldman, MD; Debora Rasio, MD; and Dorothy Smith, PhD Something is wrong when regulatory agencies pretend that vitamins are dangerous, yet ignore published statistics showing that government-sanctioned medicine is the real hazard. Until now, Life Extension could cite only isolated statistics to make its case about […]