Also see: Hypothyroidism, Gout, and Uric Acid Quotes by Ray Peat, PhD: “Lipid peroxidation is involved in the degenerative diseases, and many publications argue that fructose increases it, despite the fact that it can increase the production of uric acid, which is a major component of our endogenous antioxidant system (e.g., Waring, et al., 2003).” “One of [...]
Aging, infection, trauma, prolonged cortisol excess, somatostatin, dopamine or L-dopa, adrenaline (sometimes; Mannisto, et al., 1979), amphetamine, caffeine and fever can lower TSH, apart from the effect of feedback by the thyroid hormones, creating a situation in which TSH can appear normal or low, at the same time that there is a real hypothyroidism. -Ray [...]
Topically applied caffeine, even after sun exposure, can reduce local tissue damage (Koo, et all, 2007). -Ray Peat, PhD Br J Dermatol. 2007 May;156(5):957-64. Epub 2007 Mar 28. Protection from photodamage by topical application of caffeine after ultraviolet irradiation. Koo SW, Hirakawa S, Fujii S, Kawasumi M, Nghiem P. BACKGROUND: Characterization of mechanisms that can [...]
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY AND OCCUPATIONAL PHYSIOLOGY Volume 57, Number 1, 45-48, DOI: 10.1007/BF00691236 Induced metabolic alkalosis and its effects on 400-m racing time Jo Goldfinch, Lars Mc Naughton and Peter Davies Six trained male athletes who competed regularly in 400 metre races, were studied under control, alkalotic (NaHCO3) and placebo (CaCO3) conditions to [...]
