Drop in mom’s thyroid levels, undetectable by blood tests, tanks child IQ

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I am posting this article mostly for the specific quote corroborating Peat’s writing that thyroid blood tests are very unreliable and always have to be interpreted together with other “biomarkers” of thyroid function such as pulse, core temperature, muscle tone, reflexes, etc before a comprehensive diagnosis can be made. In fact, the article says even … Read more Drop in mom’s thyroid levels, undetectable by blood tests, tanks child IQ

Pre-existing COVID-19 immunity in 20%-50% of people – better than vaccines?

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A fascinating article that is unfortunately not getting any coverage in mainstream media (MSM). The review is published in BMJ, which is both surprising and also gives it that much more weight. That may be a reason why it is not being covered by MSM – because it argues not only in favor of pre-existing … Read more Pre-existing COVID-19 immunity in 20%-50% of people – better than vaccines?

Policosanol is antiviral and a potent inducer of anti-aging gene Klotho

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This post is a good complement to the recent ones I did on androgens, estrogens and their opposing effects on the expression of the anti-aging gene Klotho. While I was doing research on that gene, I had a “random” thought pop up in my mind. It is well-known that some Caribbean countries have a very … Read more Policosanol is antiviral and a potent inducer of anti-aging gene Klotho

Androgens boost, estrogen inhibits, anti-aging gene Klotho

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This post has two main messages, based on the studies below. Namely, androgens (and especially DHT) potently increase the expression of the anti-aging gene Klotho while estrogens strikingly decrease its expression. Moreover, the more potent the androgen, in terms of androgen receptor (AR) agonism, the more robustly it increases Klotho. Conversely, the most potent the … Read more Androgens boost, estrogen inhibits, anti-aging gene Klotho

Estrogen lowers T, DHT, and fertility; inhibits 5α-Reductase (5-AR)

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I am posting this study below as a response to numerous angry emails I have been getting over the years. People sending me those emails just cannot accept the idea that estrogen can be detrimental for males (and females as well), and that estrogen levels are directly antagonistic to the male phenotype. This “‘male antagonism” … Read more Estrogen lowers T, DHT, and fertility; inhibits 5α-Reductase (5-AR)

Blocking cortisol may treat even terminal cancers

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The metabolic causes of cancer are slowly starting to be recognized, and especially the role of cortisol. I recently did a post on the role of cortisol in triple-negative breast cancer and the protective effects of androgens such as DHT. Now, mainstream medicine does not deny that androgens have therapeutic role in breast cancer (BC) … Read more Blocking cortisol may treat even terminal cancers

PUFA exacerbate, saturated fats (SFA) / albumin / calcium ameliorate COVID-19

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A few months ago I posted about a study discussing the role of lipid peroxidation in the COVID-19 pathology. While that study did not make any statements about effects of diet on the disease course/outcome, it did suggest lipid peroxidation blockers such as vitamin E would be therapeutic. Now, we have another study that points … Read more PUFA exacerbate, saturated fats (SFA) / albumin / calcium ameliorate COVID-19

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) caused by histamine and serotonin

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I did not expect to see this statement in a mainstream science news outlet, but here it is below. I am starting to see a change in attitude towards serotonin but mainstream medicine is careful about its game. Somehow, the message about serotonin has now split into two separate, nonsensical ones – i.e. there are … Read more Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) caused by histamine and serotonin

Red light therapy for Parkinson Disease (PD) begins human trials

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A few weeks ago, I posted about a human study demonstrating reversal of age-related vision decline by staring at a red light for just a few minutes a day. The mechanism of action proposed in that study had to do with improved mitochondrial function and energy production. Now, it seems another branch of medicine – … Read more Red light therapy for Parkinson Disease (PD) begins human trials

Aromatase inhibitor (AI) + DHT combo may reverse kidney disease (CKD)

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A truly great study for a number of reasons. First, it cites extensive evidence that male patients with diabetes (both types) have low androgens and high estrogen (estradiol). The association between this endocrine abnormality and the severity of diabetes is apparently quite strong, yet it is virtually unknown in endocrinology circles. In fact, there have … Read more Aromatase inhibitor (AI) + DHT combo may reverse kidney disease (CKD)