Also see: PUFA, Fish Oil, and Alzheimers Estrogen, Glutamate, & Free Fatty Acids Randle Cycle PUFA Decrease Cellular Energy Production Free Fatty Acids Suppress Cellular Respiration Biochemistry. 1998 Jan 13;37(2):552-7. Inhibition of NADH-linked mitochondrial respiration by 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal. Humphries KM, Yoo Y, Szweda LI. During the progression of certain degenerative conditions, including myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, mitochondria […]
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Progesterone and Protection from Carrageenan
Also see: Carrageenan, Inflammation, Cancer, Immunity Carrageenan: A pseudo-latex allergy Doubts surface about safety of common food additive, carrageenan Carrageenan: How a “Natural” Food Additive is Making Us Sick Jpn J Pharmacol. 1979 Aug;29(4):509-14. Anti-inflammatory action of progesterone on carrageenin-induced inflammation in rats. Nakagawa H, Min KR, Nanjo K, Tsurufuji S. Effect of progesterone (1 […]
– February 29, 2012
Using Sunlight to Sustain Life
Also see: Light is Right 10 Tips for Better Sleep Quality 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 Up Your […]
– February 27, 2012
Bisphenol A (BPA), Estrogen, and Development
The estrogenic effects of bisphenol A (BPA) create a potential model of estrogen’s harm of mother and fetus. Arch Toxicol. 2006 Oct;80(10):647-55. Epub 2006 Apr 8. Toxicokinetics of bisphenol A in pregnant DA/Han rats after single i.v. application. Moors S, Diel P, Degen GH. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an important chemical in the production of […]
– February 17, 2012
Valentine’s Day Strawberry Gummies
Recipe Source I LOVE every day, so Valentine’s Day is a great day to reflect on matters of the heart and not of the mind. A healthy heart-shaped, heart healthy recipe version of the popular gummy was inspired by my recent interest in gelatin. Gelatin, the cooked form of collagen, is beneficial at reducing inflammation […]
– February 15, 2012
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 […]
– February 3, 2012
Unsaturated Fats and Heart Damage
Also see: Israeli Paradox: High Omega -6 Diet Promotes Disease Unsaturated Fats, Oxidative Stress, and Atherosclerosis Thyroid Status and Cardiovascular Disease “Normal” TSH: Marker for Increased Risk of Fatal Coronary Heart Disease A Cure for Heart Disease Hypothyroidism and A Shift in Death Patterns Arachidonic Acid’s Role in Stress and Shock Dietary Fats, Temperature, and […]
– January 31, 2012
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 […]
– January 15, 2012
Protective “Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency”
Also see: Cardiolipin, Cytochrome Oxidase, Metabolism, & Aging “Curing” a High Metabolic Rate with Unsaturated Fats Fat Deficient Animals – Activity of Cytochrome Oxidase Anti-Inflammatory Omega -9 Mead Acid (Eicosapentaenoic acid) Errors in Nutrition: Essential Fatty Acids Arachidonic Acid’s Role in Stress and Shock PUFA, Development, and Allergy Incidence PUFA Accumulation & Aging Metabolism, Brain […]
– January 14, 2012
Unsaturated Fats and The Nervous System
J Am Geriatr Soc. 1976 Jul;24(7):301-7. Free radical theory of aging: effect of dietary fat on central nervous system function. Harman D, Hendricks S, Eddy DE, Seibold J. Free radical reactions have been implicated in aging. A rise in the level of random free radical reactions in a biologic system might have a greater effect […]
– January 10, 2012
Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS), Vitamin D, and Cancer
Also see: Excess Dietary Phosphorus Lowers Vitamin D Levels Calcium Paradox Calcium to Phosphorus Ratio, PTH, and Bone Health Dairy, Calcium, and Weight Management in Adults and Children PUFA, Ketones, and Sugar Restriction Promote Tumor Growth Novel compound shows promise against breast cancer “”Cancer metabolism” or stress metabolism typically involves an excess of the adaptive […]
– January 5, 2012
The effect of raw carrot on serum lipids and colon function
Also see: Ray Peat, PhD on the Benefits of the Raw Carrot Protective Bamboo Shoots Endotoxin-lipoprotein Hypothesis Endotoxin: Poisoning from the Inside Out Protection from Endotoxin Am J Clin Nutr September 1979 vol. 32 no. 9 1889-1892 The effect of raw carrot on serum lipids and colon function J Robertson, WG Brydon, K Tadesse, P […]
– January 4, 2012
Estrogen, Progesterone, and Fertility
Also see: Quotes: Thyroid, Estrogen, Menstrual Symptoms, PMS, and Infertility Benefits of Aspirin PUFA, Estrogen, Obesity and Early Onset of Puberty Yale study: Progesterone may help women with pregnancy losses “In the 1930s, it was demonstrated that estrogen, even in small doses, produced abortions, and that when it is given early enough, even a very […]
– December 28, 2011
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Homemade Ricotta Cheese C = 4g P = 14g F = 16g 214 calories per serving Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 qts whole milk 1 c heavy cream ½ t salt 3 T fresh lemon juice Materials: Large fine-mesh strainer Fine-mesh cheesecloth Large bowl 6-qt heavy pot Instructions: 1. Line strainer with layer of cheesecloth and […]
– December 25, 2011
The Brain – Estrogen’s Harm and Progesterone’s Protection
Also see: Ray Peat Articles Estrogen’s Role in Seizures Menstrual Cycle Related Epilepsy (Catamenial Epilepsy) Nutrition and Brain Growth in Chick Embryos Brain Swelling Induced by Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA) PUFA, Fish Oil, and Alzheimers Women, Estrogen, and Circulating DHA The healing hormone ‘Spectacular’ Recovery for State Fair Stage Collapse Victim SyNAPSe Progesterone could become tool […]
– December 22, 2011
Lipid Peroxidation Decreases Progesterone Synthesis
Also see: PUFA Accumulation & Aging Fish Oil and Lipid Peroxidation If our purpose is to delay the menopausal rise of the gonadotrophins, then it is interesting that lipid peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (which increases with age) can be intimately involved in loss of progesterone forming ability by human steroidogenic tissues. -Ray Peat, PhD […]
– December 16, 2011
Estrogen Dominance and Magnesium Deficiency
Also see: Intestinal Serotonin and Bone Loss Carbohydrates and Bone Health Bone Health and Vitamin K Calcium Paradox High Estrogen and Heart Disease in Men Quotes by Ray Peat, PhD: “The toxic effects of excessive intracellular calcium (decreased respiration and increased excitation) are opposed by magnesium. Both thyroid and progesterone improve magnesium retention. Estrogen dominance […]
– December 7, 2011
How to Remove Blackheads with Gelatin and Milk
Blackheads form when hair follicles on the skin get clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells. Your body produces oil through hair follicles to moisturize and protect the skin and releases it on the surface. When oil builds up, it pools to collect dirt and dead skin cells. If not washed off, the oil […]
– December 6, 2011
PUFA, Development, and Allergy Incidence
Also see: Nutrition and Brain Growth in Chick Embryos Sodium Improves Premature Infant Development PUFA Accumulation & Aging PUFA, Fish Oil, and Alzheimers Blood Sugar – Resistance to Allergy and Shock Serotonin and Autism Connection Breastfeeding benefits babies’ brains Quotes by Ray Peat, PhD: “Brain tissue is very rich in complex forms of fats. The […]
– December 1, 2011
