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

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Remdesivir Is Probably a Reproductive Toxin, and Its Benefit Is Unclear

0 implied HN points • 04 May 20
🏥 Health Politics Research Mortality Toxicity Treatment Fertility
  1. The benefit of remdesivir in COVID-19 patients is uncertain, with conflicting results from different studies.
  2. Remdesivir could have a time-dependent effect, showing potential benefits when given early in the course of the disease and potential harm when given late.
  3. There are concerns about the reproductive toxicity of remdesivir, particularly in male mice, raising questions about its impact on fertility in humans.

Black Friday Roundup and Masterpass Upgrade

0 implied HN points • 25 Nov 21
💼 Business Sales Discounts
  1. The post shares Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from different affiliates.
  2. Joining the CMJ Masterpass allows for extra rebates on purchases throughout the year, not just during Black Friday.
  3. Using specific links and codes provided allows for exclusive discounts and rebates for Masterpass members.

Are Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine Zinc Ionophores? [COVID-19 Updates]

0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine act as zinc ionophores, bringing zinc into cells.
  2. The concentrations needed for zinc ionophore activity are much higher than those needed to kill the virus, raising doubts about their antiviral effectiveness.
  3. Chloroquine likely kills SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 by increasing endosomal pH and disrupting glycosylation, rather than through zinc ionophore activity.
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15% Off Berkey Water Filters

0 implied HN points • 14 Jun 22
🍲 Food & Drink
  1. The post offers a 15% discount on Berkey Water Filters, which is the filter the author currently uses.
  2. To access the full post and discount, readers need to be paid subscribers.
  3. The link provided in the post gives access to more information on Masterpass Discounts.

Get Between $69.50 and $639 Back on a Joovv Red Light Phototherapy Device

0 implied HN points • 14 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Therapy Energy Pain Healing Sexual Health
  1. Red light therapy using devices like Joovv may provide benefits like increased energy, pain reduction, improved skin healing, and enhanced sexual health.
  2. Consider getting cashback between $69.50 and $639 on a Joovv Red Light Phototherapy Device.
  3. Paid subscribers can access exclusive posts about health and wellness on chrismasterjohnphd's substack page.

Learn More About the Masterpass and the Live Q&As

0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Guides Q&A Forums Courses Discounts
  1. Premium posts and eBook guides provide actionable content on health issues, available for purchase or free to Masterpass members.
  2. Live Q&A sessions allow you to ask questions anonymously or publicly, and as a Masterpass member, you get access to recordings and transcripts.
  3. Exclusive discounts for Masterpass members include savings on book pre-orders, consulting hours, supplement brands, and a rebate program.

Are You Coming to Wise Traditions?

0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 17
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Conference Holistic health
  1. Wise Traditions conference is happening in Minneapolis from November 9th to 13th, with various events and talks about traditional diets.
  2. Chris Masterjohn, PhD, will be giving talks on hormonal balance, mental health through methylation, and also hosting an interactive course on nutritional status.
  3. Attendees can learn about essential nutrients, deficiency symptoms, and lab work used to assess nutritional status during the interactive class.

The Cholesterol Times, Issue #012 -- Freedom in the New Year; Low-Carb to the Rescue

0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Health Freedom Research
  1. Low-carb diets may be more effective for weight loss and inflammation suppression compared to low-fat diets.
  2. Ron Paul's presidential campaign is supported for advocating health freedom and addressing issues like raw milk and the Federal Reserve.
  3. Chris Masterjohn is working on a Special Report on polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), diving into their essentiality, risks of excess, and optimal forms and ratios.

The Cholesterol Times, Issue #006 -- FDA: Prevent Strokes With Drugs That Cause Them!

0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Medication Conference
  1. Dioxins are natural environmental chemicals; evidence contradicts their harmful effects and supports nutrients in animal products as protective.
  2. FDA approved Lipitor for stroke prevention in Type 2 diabetes despite studies indicating its potential to cause strokes.
  3. Raw food vegans and vegetarians may have health risks like B12 deficiency and elevated homocysteine due to their diet composition.

Cholesterol Chemistry 101

0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 08
🔬 Science Chemistry Biology Nutrients
  1. Cholesterol is composed of a hydrocarbon tail, a ring structure with 4 hydrocarbon rings, and a hydroxyl group. The combination of these regions classifies cholesterol as a sterol, the animal sterol.
  2. Cholesterol is amphipathic because it contains both water-soluble and fat-soluble regions. It travels in the blood via lipoproteins like LDL and HDL.
  3. Cholesterol, although containing a water-soluble region, is not water-soluble enough to dissolve in the blood directly. Instead, it travels in the blood with fats and fat-soluble nutrients.

Introducing Masterclass With Masterjohn Energy Metabolism

0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 17
🏥 Health & Wellness Metabolism Education
  1. A new Masterclass on Energy Metabolism by Masterjohn is now available for free on YouTube and Facebook starting April 17.
  2. Joining MWM Pro for additional resources like searchable index, video transcripts, downloadable audio files, and more is an option for deeper learning.
  3. To participate in the Masterclass or access more information, visit chrismasterjohnphd.com/pro.

Cholesterol's Molecular Formula

0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 08
🔬 Science Chemistry
  1. A molecular formula shows which atoms and how many of them are in a molecule, with letters representing elements and numbers indicating quantities.
  2. Atomic symbols are abbreviations for specific types of atoms, like C for carbon and H for hydrogen.
  3. Molecular formulas can provide additional information, like functional groups, to give insights into a molecule's structure and properties.

023: Zinc Definitely Fights Colds, But You’re Probably Using the Wrong Kind

0 implied HN points • 26 Dec 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Immune System Research
  1. Using the right kind of zinc lozenges is crucial for fighting colds effectively.
  2. It's important to take zinc lozenges at the right time, with the right formulation, and in the right way for them to be effective.
  3. Considering copper supplementation while taking zinc lozenges and having a stock of high-impact supplements for the cold season can be beneficial.