Tag: liver
SHBG may be a good test for liver (metabolic) health
A very good study, which probably runs counter to the “mantra” most bodybuilders adhere to – i.e….
Oral allopregnanolone coming soon to a pharmacy near you
Kidding aside, it looks like pharma companies are starting to develop a very strong interest in oral…
For most individuals, the risks of keto diets outweigh the benefits
The title is the actual conclusion of the study, in the authors’ own words. Among the diseases…
Iron supplementation may not cure anemia, unless nutrition is also improved
As many of my readers know, Peat is against supplementing with isolated iron. Aside from the well-known…
Cortisol causes fatty liver (as well as obesity, diabetes, etc)
Not really a surprise for most of my readers, but it is always nice to see more…
Oral testosterone + vitamin E may treat NAFLD, NASH, cirrhosis in humans
Several years ago, I posted a few studies from the 1970s demonstrating very high cure rates of…
Aspirin can cure liver cancer in just 24 hours (in rabbits)
A pair of studies by a group of scientists in Brazil. They used intratumoral injections of a…
Glycine (and leucine) can treat fatty liver (NAFLD and NASH)
A great new study that demonstrates the strong protective effects of glycine, alone or in combination with…
Vitamin D is anti-catabolic / anabolic, protects liver from cortisol injury
In a recent post of mine I discussed the effects of cortisol on various aminotransferases (especially TAT),…
Alcohol causes liver (and other organ) damage by lowering NAD/NADH ratio
A neat little study, which demonstrates once again the crucial role of energy and optimal redox status…