Category: Science
Scientific articles and discussions, with my comments and take on the topics therein.
Omega-6 and omega-3 PUFA promote inflammatory pathways at the genomic level; SFA do not
As my readers know, one of the main inflammatory effects of PUFA is due to their conversion…
PUFA almost fully blocks protein synthesis and the effect is correlated with unsaturation; SFA do not
Another study demonstrating direct negative effect of PUFA on human health. Namely, inhibition by PUFA of protein…
PUFA/MUFA trigger serotonin release, platelet aggregation independently of downstream metabolites; SFA do not
One of the sneaky arguments that mainstream makes in favor of PUFA is that while they have…
Sodium restriction may cause anxiety
One of the most pernicious dietary myths imposed by the nutrition and medical industries is that dietary…
Daily low-dose aspirin halves diabetes incidence
The commercials on TV are filled with all kinds of drugs targeting (pre)diabetes, obesity and insulin resistance….
GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro) may cause diabetic retinopathy, a condition they are supposed to prevent
It was obvious from the very beginning that GLP-1 agonist drugs are not a panacea but a…
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may cause multiple sclerosis (MS)
Peat wrote in several of his articles about the possible microbiome origin of a variety of “autoimmune”…
Oral progesterone (P4) may be more ergogenic than topical or injected route
A very interesting study, which demonstrates that the route of hormonal administration matters quite a bit, at…
Mitochondria are interchangeable across species, may explain differences in intelligence across latter
Just a quick post that suggests once again that metabolism is the key determinant of intelligence and…
Alcohol harms the liver through glutamate, not only endotoxin (LPS); taurine/niacinamide may help
The rates of binge drinking keep rising in the West and such activities are strongly and inversely…