Category: Science
Scientific articles and discussions, with my comments and take on the topics therein.
Keto diets may drop some weight, but cause hyperlipidemia, liver/heart disease, and even diabetes type I
This is probably one of the most controversial posts I have made in a long time. It…
Wasting syndrome (cachexia) driven by low metabolism/NAD+; can be blocked/reversed
One of those articles that fully corroborates Ray’s views that metabolism is central not only to “function”,…
Age-related inflammation driven by declining mitochondrial function; menopause likely reversible
Yet another study demonstrating the key role metabolism plays in aspects of health firmly considered by medicine…
Endotoxin/LPS, even in tiny amounts, is the most inflammatory component of air pollution
Several years ago, I did a post on a study that looked at the COVID pandemic measures…
Endotoxin/LPS is a major driver of blood clotting, sepsis, heart attacks and strokes
The issue of blood clotting and what exactly triggers it (even in healthy people) remains a “mystery”…
Low-carb diet and chronic (even mild) stress sufficient to cause heart disease (CVD) and depression
I first tried low-carbing, circa 2008, and quickly realized just how detrimental it is to health, especially…
A reductive state (high GSH, NAC, NADH/NAD+ ratio, etc), activates the cortisol/estrogen pathways; oxidizing/ pro-metabolic agents block them
Ray mentioned in a few of his articles that a reductive state, characterized by a buildup of…
Magnesium has anti-cancer effects by increasing vitamin D synthesis (in the gut)
A very interesting study, which may shed some light on the known anti-cancer properties of magnesium, which…
Vitamin D is thyromimetic, it increases endogenous thyroid output/function
The findings of the study provide one possible explanation for the systemic benefits seen with vitamin D…
Vitamin D2 (widely prescribed by doctors) actually depletes D3, thus compromising immune function
Yet another medical myth gets busted. The findings of the study below are a perfect analogy of…