Category: Science
Scientific articles and discussions, with my comments and take on the topics therein.
Niacinamide improves bone health and reduces fat synthesis
Two of the features of aging thought to be unavoidable are brittle bones and increased visceral fat,…
Vinegar (acetic acid) alleviates depression in humans by increasing niacinamide
A very interesting study, which suggests niacinamide may be a treatment for depression. Strikingly, the almost 50%…
Vitamin E may lower mortality in COPD patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rates have been steadily rising over the last 2-3 decades despite steadily…
Serotonin (5-HT) promotes (chronic) pain and, likely, depression as well
Evil serotonin rears its ugly head again. This time, the findings of the study below are that…
Reduced folate intake may extend lifespan, by restoring metabolic flexibility
Ever since we launched our B-complex product Energin almost 10 years ago, we have been getting emails…
Lactate drives cancer resistance to chemotherapy, reducing lactate is therapeutic
Over the last 5-6 years, a number of high profile articles (many of them, including the new…
Aspirin improves cognition, lowers brain inflammation due to sleep deprivation
The study was with humans, which makes it that much more relevant. As most of my readers…
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) supplementation prevents/treats osteoarthritis (OA)
Actual conclusion of the study itself and a very strong claim, considering medicine considered OA to be…
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) improves digestion and ameliorates constipation
Reduced frequency of bowel movements is one of the most reliable signs of declining metabolic rate, and…
Vitamin E supplementation may prevent lung disease (COPD)
An interesting study, considering vitamin E’s benefits are thought (by medicine) to be mostly related to its…