Tag: thyroid
A daily dose of 5,000 IU vitamin D3 “drastically” reduces risk of a second heart attack
While the onslaught against vitamin D in mainstream medicine and the blogosphere continues unabated, every once in…
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…
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 D may treat dry-eye disease
I posted about a study a few months ago demonstrating that reduced steroidogenesis, and especially androgen synthesis,…
US Government: Fluoridated water damages brain and lowers intelligence in humans
Honestly, I did not think that an official government admission of the dangers of fluoride would occur…
Thyroid hormone (T3) promotes curiosity, exploration, novelty-seeking
Curiosity is one of the most common observations in healthy children and is even an established biomarker…
Vitamin A may alleviate depression in humans
I know this post will make me a lot of new enemies among the anti-retinol crowd, but…
Low thyroid, cholesterol, vitamin D/K linked to depression and suicide
One of the few studies out there that dared to touch the “metabolic theory” of depression. Namely,…
Disrupting mitochondrial function can cause severe anemia
Most doctors consider anemia mostly an iron-related issue, despite the fact that iron supplementation often fails to…
Hypothyroidism, deficiency of calcium, vitamin D/B12 may cause hair graying
Yet another study/article that reports a link between bioenergetics and hair color. Premature graying has been one…