Harnessing the Power of Nutrients

Chris Masterjohn, PhD's Substack 'Harnessing the Power of Nutrients' merges scientific insight with innovative thinking, focusing on health optimization through nutrition, genetic factors, and biochemistry. It challenges mainstream health narratives, explores nutrient impacts on health, and presents actionable advice based on personal health data and scientific research.

Nutritional Science Genetic Health Analysis Dietary Recommendations Mitochondrial Health Supplementation Metabolic Health Iron Metabolism Vaccine Analysis Health Policy Food Safety

The hottest Substack posts of Harnessing the Power of Nutrients

And their main takeaways

Does Obama Have a $2.7 Trillion Get Out Of Jail Free Card?

0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 11
  1. Obama may have had a way to spend $2.7 trillion without surpassing the debt limit.
  2. Social Security Trust Fund could be used to increase government spending without violating debt limit.
  3. Legal constraints prevent the scenario of using Trust Fund to increase spending.

Double Standards in the White House

0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 14
  1. There are double standards in the White House.
  2. Questioning why some individuals are not held accountable like others.
  3. Highlighting the issue of perjury and lack of consequences.

Wanted: A Taped Alarm Clock

0 implied HN points • 19 Oct 10
  1. Keeping events on schedule can be a challenge.
  2. Having structured time limits for presentations is important.
  3. Using a taped alarm clock with fixed time settings can help prevent schedule drift.

A Different View of Sarah Palin

0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 08
  1. Defending Sarah Palin against some attacks that seem wrong.
  2. Providing a link to a potentially true open letter discussing Sarah Palin.
  3. Acknowledging the possibility of the information being false.

Murray Rothbard on Me and Vice Versa

0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 11
  1. Support for government is seen as an intellectual mistake, not willful evil.
  2. Murray Rothbard was willing to be dishonest in his arguments.
  3. Rothbard's attitude led him to misrepresent evidence to fellow libertarians.
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How to Milk an Almond, ... is now available

0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 11
  1. The book 'How to Milk an Almond, Stuff an Egg, and Armor a Turnip' is available with over 330 recipes from the 13th to 15th centuries.
  2. CreateSpace allows self-publishing with personalized book covers and pricing options for royalties.
  3. Author discusses challenges and comparison between self-publishing and commercial publishing, and shares insights on his novel's audience reach.

Media Bias and the Perceived Intelligence of Politicians

0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 11
  1. Politicians can sometimes say things that are strikingly wrong due to various reasons like unscripted contexts.
  2. The media has the power to selectively filter what politicians say, influencing how voters perceive their intelligence and reasonableness.
  3. Perceived intelligence of politicians can be manipulated by media bias, resulting in the public viewing disliked politicians as stupider than they may actually be.

Looking for an honest man: The Palin/Revere flap

0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 11
  1. Sarah Palin's comments about Paul Revere were misinterpreted by many online.
  2. Paul Revere did warn the British during his ride, according to historical accounts.
  3. It's important to acknowledge and correct mistakes, even in political controversies.

Current Experiments in Self Publishing

0 implied HN points • 31 May 11
  1. Modern technology has made self-publishing easier and may change the traditional role of publishers.
  2. Online self-publishing can be cost-effective and simple, like using platforms such as CreateSpace and Amazon.
  3. Self-promotion through avenues like blog posts can help replace traditional publisher marketing.

Misrepresenting Adam Smith

0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 11
  1. Adam Smith did not favor progressive taxation, but instead argued for proportional taxation, like a flat tax.
  2. Smith believed in taxing the luxuries of the poor, not the necessities of the rich.
  3. Smith's views on public schooling were not as unequivocal as some might suggest, as he discussed both public and private funding for education.

How to Eliminate the Publishing Industry: Take Two

0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 11
  1. Publishers serve three important functions in the industry.
  2. There are alternative ways for authors to publish their work independently.
  3. Readers of fan fiction have developed methods to filter quality content from amateur stories.

Munich 2011: Libya and Bahrain

0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 11
  1. Countries with interventionist foreign policies may not always intervene when needed.
  2. Inept interventionist policies can lead to unintended consequences.
  3. Perceived unwillingness from powerful countries can embolden aggressive actions from others.

"Deep Spending Cuts"

0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 11
  1. Senate Democrats offered to trim $6.5 billion from the budget, in response to the House Republicans' proposed $61 billion cut.
  2. The $61 billion cut is less than 2% of the $3.8 trillion budget.
  3. The Senate is predicted to reject the deep budget cuts proposed by the House Republicans.

Teasing out the Truth

0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 11
  1. It can be challenging to discern between true and false information, but the internet can help by providing first-hand evidence to judge the credibility of a source.
  2. Examining multiple perspectives and sources can help in verifying the accuracy of information, as seen in scientific and political controversies.
  3. The internet enables readers to fact-check and verify claims made by authors, enhancing transparency and accountability in information sharing.

Loaded Dice Continued

0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 10
  1. Consider if an unbiased set of questions can still be biased based on the errors made by each side.
  2. Testing for the number of people who believe each error might help in eliminating bias in questioning.
  3. Compiling questions to expose misinformation on the left is a proactive approach to testing knowledge.

The Intensive Margin: Math vs Econ

0 implied HN points • 13 Dec 10
  1. Economics courses may focus more on mathematics than actual economic principles.
  2. Academic economics tends to use advanced mathematics for demonstrative purposes, sometimes at the expense of analysis substance.
  3. For those interested in doing interesting economics, focusing on the extensive margin by applying existing tools to new subjects may be more fruitful.

Carrying a Laptop: A Social Puzzle

0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 10
  1. When carrying a laptop, consider a suitable carrier to keep your hands free.
  2. Design elements of carrying bags might be influenced by societal norms and expectations.
  3. Questioning and imagining alternative designs can lead to discomfort but may challenge traditional norms.

Clothing Naked Statues: An Instructional Fable

0 implied HN points • 07 Nov 10
  1. Historical anecdotes may not always be accurate or truthful.
  2. Be cautious of stories that align with preconceived notions or biases.
  3. Misinformation can spread easily, even through legitimate-looking sources.

Constitutional Chaos

0 implied HN points • 26 Oct 10
  1. States are arguing against new health care rules as commandeering them to pay for policies imposed by the federal government.
  2. Federal government can enforce certain actions on states through targeted expenditures, but not through targeted taxes.
  3. Unrestricted power of Congress to tax can lead to difficulty in restricting its ability to make states comply with its commands.

Separation of Church and State or Public Schools: Pick One

0 implied HN points • 23 Oct 10
  1. Teaching public school content can influence religious beliefs.
  2. Distinguishing between religious and secular ideologies can be difficult.
  3. Application of separation of church and state in public schools varies based on local perspectives.

Could Woodward's Source be ...?

0 implied HN points • 23 Sep 10
  1. Woodward's book discusses Obama's reluctance to send more troops to Afghanistan.
  2. The book suggests Obama wanted to withdraw from Afghanistan but was pressured to send more troops.
  3. The narrative in Woodward's book could be advantageous for Obama regardless of the outcome in Afghanistan.

Again Arctic Ice

0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 10
  1. Projections of summer ice disappearing entirely in the Arctic may be incorrect.
  2. Recent data indicates more ice in the Arctic Ocean compared to previous years.
  3. Researchers have started adjusting their predictions based on new evidence.

Text vs Speech

0 implied HN points • 13 Sep 10
  1. Text communication can sometimes lead to misinterpretations of tone and intentions.
  2. Voice communication can be perceived as more real and genuine than written text.
  3. Seeing and hearing someone during communication can enhance the sense of realism and connection.

ELIZA is alive and well and working for Comcast

0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 10
  1. Comcast customer service chat conversations include a lot of automated responses.
  2. Analysts may not deeply engage with customer issues despite access to past sessions.
  3. Comparisons were made to the ELIZA computer program's pre-programmed responses.

The Living Dead: Thoughts on Macro and Depressions

0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 10
  1. Macro lacks a solid theoretical structure compared to microeconomics.
  2. There has been a struggle to establish a new orthodoxy in macroeconomics.
  3. Government responses to economic downturns can increase uncertainty and prolong recovery.

Why Don't Universities Sell Admissions?

0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 10
  1. Universities don't solely base admissions on price because the credential includes being admitted based on merit.
  2. Admitting students based on merit can enhance the reputation and value of the school in the long run.
  3. Legacy admissions might be a way for schools to maintain a specific culture and build loyalty among alumni.

Grading Math Exams

0 implied HN points • 21 Jul 10
  1. Focus on understanding over following a formula when grading math exams.
  2. Solving a problem in a unique way can demonstrate better comprehension.
  3. Encouraging students to think creatively in math can lead to deeper learning.

Crossed Hierarchies: WoW, SCA, Age, Expertise, ...

0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 10
  1. In rapidly changing fields, younger individuals may have more expertise than older, higher-ranked individuals.
  2. World of Warcraft and the SCA show how online communities have their own hierarchies that can be independent of real-world status.
  3. Spending time and resources in activities like the SCA and WoW can lead to success, regardless of outside income or status.

Restricted Principles

0 implied HN points • 08 Jul 10
  1. Should the same principle of banning cloned animals apply to cloned plants like fruits and wine?
  2. Banning cloned plants could lead to restrictions on a wide variety of fruits like apples and grapes.
  3. Considering principles when making decisions about banning technologies.

Falling Into a Kipling Poem

0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 10
  1. Maintaining an irrigation system for plants is important for their health.
  2. DIY irrigation systems can be implemented with simple materials like rubber hoses.
  3. The poem by Rudyard Kipling reflects on the passage of time and leaving a legacy for future generations.

The Iraq Election Puzzle

0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 10
  1. Iraq's election system is not winner-take-all like the US presidential election.
  2. Winning party needs coalition to form government, not just more seats.
  3. Excitement over which coalition represents Iraqi people may be purely symbolic.

A World of Search

0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 10
  1. The author discusses the interest in sharing explanations about their book, despite it not being a success.
  2. Egosurfing is mentioned as a method to search for references to oneself online.
  3. The author suggests the need for smarter search procedures to filter and provide relevant information efficiently.

The Machinery of Freedom is Webbed

0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 10
  1. David Friedman has webbed the full text of his book 'The Machinery of Freedom'.
  2. He plans to add additional material and produce a third edition.
  3. If his current publisher is not interested, he may self-publish the book.

Lesbian Parenting and the Problem With Public Information

0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 10
  1. Study on lesbian parenting suggested children of lesbian households had fewer behavioral problems.
  2. Study lacked controls for differences in geographical location, race, and socio-economic status between lesbian and heterosexual couples.
  3. Conclusions about children's adjustment in the study were solely based on reports from the mothers.

If Slavery Hadn't Ended

0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 10
  1. Slavery may have died out anyway if the South had seceded.
  2. The success of slavery depended on the type of work and supervision needed.
  3. Assembly line production could have thrived with slavery, potentially leading to an industrial society in the Confederacy.

Macro and Micro Predators, Territorial Behavior and the Tragedy of the Commons

0 implied HN points • 09 Sep 12
  1. Macro predators face a tragedy of the commons, while micro predators have incentive to preserve their food supply.
  2. Territorial behavior in macro predators helps solve the tragedy of the commons.
  3. One reason macro predators do not choose humans as prey is because humans fight back.

Do Greek Protesters Want a Default? Should They?

0 implied HN points • 05 May 10
  1. Greek protesters are demonstrating against the government's austerity program, but it's unclear what alternative they propose.
  2. Defaulting on debt may lead to reduced government spending in the long run, contrary to what protesters may desire initially.
  3. After a sovereign default, a government may still have the ability to borrow, but the situation could lead to a sudden and potentially costly outcome.

Twenty Years After

0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 14
  1. A county in Texas is planning to implement an idea from an article coauthored in 1993 about reforming the indigent defense system.
  2. The idea is to allow defendants who can't afford a lawyer to choose their own attorney with a voucher system, aiming to improve representation and incentives.
  3. Collaboration between individuals with different perspectives can lead to innovative solutions and discussions among colleagues.

Rereading my Blog

0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 14
  1. Rereading old blog posts can bring back forgotten memories and insights.
  2. Divisions within the libertarian movement can be more cultural than ideological.
  3. Discussion threads on controversial topics can offer diverse perspectives and insightful debates.