Transthyretin: Thyroid and Vitamin A Carrier Protein

Jun 12, 2012 // by Team FPS // General, T3, T4, thyroid, thyroxine, thyroxine-binding blood serum prealbumin, Transthyretin, triiodothyronine, Vitamin A // Comments Off

The thyroid hormones associate with three types of simple proteins in the serum: Transthyretin (prealbumin), thyroid binding globulin, and albumin. -Ray Peat, PhD Transthyretin, which carries both vitamin A and thyroid hormones, is sharply decreased by stress, and should probably be regularly measured as part of the thyroid examination. -Ray Peat, PhD Clin Chem Lab [...]

Vitamin A: Anti-Cancer and Anti-Estrogen

Apr 23, 2012 // by Team FPS // estrogen, General, Ray Peat, Vitamin A // Comments Off

Vitamin E and vitamin A also protect against lipid peroxidation, and vitamin A is specifically involved in progesterone synthesis. Vitamin A also has a variety of anti-estrogen functions, that are often considered to be relevant to protection against cancer. -Ray Peat, PhD American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 5, 666-673 Relation of Vitamin A Deficiency [...]

The Menstrual Cycle

Oct 20, 2011 // by Team FPS // cholesterol, corpus luteum, fertility, follicle, follicle stimulating hormone, follicular phase, FSH, functionalps, General, HCG, Human chorionic gonadotropi, Hypothalamus, LH, luteal phase, Luteinizing hormone, lutropin, menses, menstrual cycle, menstruation, ovary, ovulation, period, pituitary, PMS, pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome, progestation, progesterone, Rob Turner, Vitamin A, Winters // Comments Off

Multiple Sclerosis & Other Hormone-Related Brain Syndromes

Oct 16, 2011 // by Team FPS // brain energy, bright light, butyric acid, carrot, cell membrane, cholesterol, coconut oil, cortisol, eclampsia, estrogen, flowers of sulphur, General, Gilbert Ling, hypothyroidism, insomnia, iron, lipid peroxidation, magnesium, membrane pumps, MS, myelination, progesterone, protein, PUFA, Ray Peat, sodium, T3, T4, thyroid, Tom Brewer, unsaturated fats, Vitamin A, vitamin e // Comments Off

by Ray Peat, PhD Since I am trying to discuss a complex matter in a single article, I have separately outlined the essential technical points of the argument in a section at the beginning, then I explain how my ideas on the subject developed, and finally there is a glossary. If you start with “Short-day [...]

Multiple Sclerosis & Other Hormone-Related Brain Syndromes

Oct 16, 2011 // by Team FPS // Alzheimer's disease, brain energy, butyric acid, cell membrane, cholesterol, coconut oil, cortisol, DHEA, eclampsia, estrogen, General, Gilbert Ling, hypothyroidism, insomnia, iron, lipid peroxidation, magnesium, membrane pumps, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, pregnenolone, progesterone, PUFA, Ray Peat, sodium, T3, T4, thyroid, Tom Brewer, unsaturated fats, Vitamin A, vitamin e // Comments Off

by Ray Peat, PhD Since I am trying to discuss a complex matter in a single article, I have separately outlined the essential technical points of the argument in a section at the beginning, then I explain how my ideas on the subject developed, and finally there is a glossary. If you start with “Short-day [...]

SOS for PMS

Sep 20, 2011 // by Team FPS // estrogen dominance, General, high cholesterol, HRT, hypothyroidism, menopause, progesterone deficiency, serotonin, statins, third ovary, thyroid, trytophan, Vitamin A // Comments Off

Despite popular opinion, PMS isn’t normal. It’s akin to a check engine light that goes off monthly. If you’re looking to have an easy menopause, don’t ignore PMS. If you’re looking for weight loss, it’s recommended to remedy the hormonal balances and metabolism suppression associated with PMS. This blog discusses the underlying issues of PMS [...]

SOS for PMS

Sep 20, 2011 // by Team FPS // bile salts, cholesterol, endotoxin, estrogen dominance, functionalps, General, high cholesterol, HRT, hypothyroidism, lipopolysachharides, liver, menopause, menstrual cycle, progesterone deficiency, progestins, Rob Turner, serotonin, Simi Valley, statins, third ovary, thyroid, trytophan, Vitamin A // Comments Off

*Consult a medical professional regarding all things related to your health. Despite popular opinion, PMS isn’t normal. It’s akin to a check engine light that goes off monthly. If you’re looking to have an easy menopause, don’t ignore PMS. If you’re looking for weight loss, it’s recommended to remedy the hormonal balances and metabolism suppression [...]