Also see: Collection of FPS Charts Master List – Ray Peat, PhD Interviews Ray Peat, PhD: Quotes Relating to Exercise Ray Peat, PhD and Concentric Exercise Ray Peat, PhD Quotes on Coconut Oil Ray Peat, PhD Quotes on Therapeutic Effects of Niacinamide Ray Peat, PhD on Carbon Dioxide, Longevity, and Regeneration Ray Peat, PhD on [...]
Also see: Ray Peat, PhD on Thyroid, Temperature, Pulse, and TSH Thyroid, Temperature, Pulse Metabolism, Brain Size, and Lifespan in Mammals Promoters of Efficient v. Inefficient Metabolism Inflammation from Decrease in Body Temperature Melatonin Lowers Body Temperature Menopausal Estrogen Therapy Lowers Body Temperature Thyroid Function, Pulse Rate, & Temperature “Curing” a High Metabolic Rate with [...]
Also see: Inflammation from Decrease in Body Temperature Melatonin Lowers Body Temperature J Appl Physiol. 1997 Aug;83(2):477-84. Chronic hormone replacement therapy alters thermoregulatory and vasomotor function in postmenopausal women. Brooks EM, Morgan AL, Pierzga JM, Wladkowski SL, O’Gorman JT, Derr JA, Kenney WL. This investigation examined effects of chronic (>/=2 yr) hormone replacement therapy (HRT), [...]
A slight decrease in temperature can promote inflammation (Matsui, et al., 2006). The thermogenic substances–dietary protein, sodium, sucrose, thyroid and progesterone–are antiinflammatory for many reasons, but very likely the increased temperature itself is important. -Ray Peat, PhD J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2006 Jul;18(3):189-93. Mild hypothermia promotes pro-inflammatory cytokine production in monocytes. Matsui T, Ishikawa T, Takeuchi [...]
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by Barry Groves Have you ever wondered why polyunsaturated margarine has to be kept in a fridge, yet coconut oil can be kept out at room temperature for a year or more without any untoward effects? All fats and oils in Nature are a mixture of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The only difference [...]
by Barry Groves Have you ever wondered why polyunsaturated margarine has to be kept in a fridge, yet coconut oil can be kept out at room temperature for a year or more without any untoward effects? All fats and oils in Nature are a mixture of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The only difference [...]
Understanding the function of fats within different organisms is paramount. It’s a simple idea, yet many really smart people with lots of initials behind their name seem to never think about such things. Don’t let education get in the way of your learning. There is much marketing momentum behind some fats, like fish oils and [...]
“In the 1940s, Dr. Barnes realized that the blood tests were usually inaccurate. Consequently, he developed a simple test to confirm suspected low thyroid function using an ordinary thermometer. He found that normal underarm or oral temperatures immediately upon awakening in the morning (while still in bed) are in the range of 97.8 to 98.2 [...]
