Category: Science
Scientific articles and discussions, with my comments and take on the topics therein.
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…
Estrogen can both cause and exacerbate Lupus
A quick post as a response to a recent argument I had over email with an endocrinologist…
Aspirin has dramatically lower bleeding risk than pharma anticoagulants
Just a quick post that adds to the mountain of evidence contradicting the fearmongering about aspirin we…
Dietary PUFA in childhood causes diabetes and irreversible (male) infertility
A great study, which corroborates the discussion in another recent post of mine on PUFA’s role in…
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…
Asthma can be caused by endotoxin (LPS)…from air filters
Not a clickbait title but the actual (and fascinating) findings of several studies. I think the biggest…