Category: Science
Scientific articles and discussions, with my comments and take on the topics therein.
Glycine has a universal anti-viral effect
While the study below does not go as far as to say that glycine would be an…
Vitamin D prevents cortisol-induced depression and…inflammation
A great study for a number of reasons. First, it discussed openly that in animal research circles…
Serotonin may cause schizophrenia, Parkinson, and Alzheimer diseases
One by one, medical myths (slowly) go the way of the Dodo. Two of the most pervasive…
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),…
PUFA is catabolic, SFA is anti-catabolic (anabolic)
During the early days of anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) science, it quickly became apparent that the ability of…
Low energy production (glucose metabolism) may cause andropause
As many of my readers know, aging men can also experience the equivalent of menopause and doctors…
The tetracyclines protect against sepsis independently of their antibiotics effects
A remarkable study, which demonstrates that not all antibiotics have been created equal. Namely, the tetracycline family…
The Cure for Aging Might be the Cure for Alzheimer’s
Almost 25 years ago, Dr. Peat himself wrote a 2-article series in which he outlined arguments in…
Low, not high, metabolism creates oxidative stress
A hugely popular tenet of the “rate of living” theory is that the higher the metabolic rate…
Lowering estrogen prevents memory decline in menopausal females
As many of my readers know, the WHI studies were highly detrimental to the profits of the…