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

ChiliPAD vs Eight Sleep vs Doc Pro

339 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Sleep Technology Review
  1. Cooling your core body temperature can enhance sleep quality. Mattress cooling systems like ChiliPAD, Eight Sleep, and Doc Pro can help with this.
  2. Eight Sleep and Doc Pro offer programmable and powerful features. Doc Pro stands out for being wifi-free and light-free, providing a more effective and customizable sleep experience.
  3. The Doc Pro is considered a superior choice among ChiliPAD, Eight Sleep, and OOLER due to its powerful performance, lack of light emission, programmability, and Wi-Fi independence.

Version 2 of the Vitamins and Minerals 101 Cliff Notes

419 implied HN points • 14 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Vitamins Wellness Research
  1. The Vitamins and Minerals 101 Cliff Notes have been updated with key points from recent biotin research.
  2. Access to the updated Cliff Notes is available for free to Masterpass members and those who pre-ordered the book.
  3. For those who haven't qualified for free access, the updated Cliff Notes can be purchased for $2.99, offering practical insights from 18 years of nutritional research.

Questions on Vitamin D, Fatty Liver, HbA1c vs CGM, Turmeric and Testosterone, Fasting, and B6 Markers

519 implied HN points • 24 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Metabolism Supplementation Fasting
  1. Vitamin D activity may be better understood by measuring both 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2D due to their different strengths in activating the VDR.
  2. Fatty liver reversal progress can be seen in weeks with effective approaches, but the timeline varies based on individual factors.
  3. Prefer CGM results over HbA1c to assess diabetic status due to confounding factors affecting HbA1c accuracy.

Staying Immune Through the Winter

359 implied HN points • 23 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Immunity Wellness
  1. The post offers a quick guide to staying immune and not getting sick through the winter.
  2. The guide is available for free to Masterpass members and paid subscribers, along with a 2-hour video course on nutrition and immunity.
  3. There are a total of ten ebooks that come with Masterpass membership, making it a valuable option for those interested in health resources.
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Winner and Runners Up for Tomorrow's AMA

159 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Testing Minerals Toxins
  1. Tomorrow's AMA on HTMA testing is highly anticipated by followers of Chris Masterjohn, PhD.
  2. The question from Lauren F about the usefulness of HTMA testing in monitoring mineral and heavy metals in the body has garnered attention with 30 votes.
  3. Paid subscribers can access the full content, including the winner and runners-up of the AMA.

The Masterpass Forum

559 implied HN points • 26 May 22
🚌 Education Community
  1. The Masterpass Forum is a place for members to ask questions and start discussions.
  2. Access to the Masterpass Forum requires paid subscription.
  3. Chris Masterjohn, PhD, manages the Masterpass Forum.

Time to Vote on the Questions!

259 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
🚌 Education Q&A Vote Registration
  1. There's a live Q&A session where people can submit and vote on questions by Saturday night.
  2. The post is for paid subscribers only, and there's a link for subscription if someone's interested.
  3. The Q&A session is hosted by Chris Masterjohn, PhD.

Time to Vote on the Questions! (May AMA)

179 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🚌 Education Live Q&A Question Submission Voting
  1. May AMA questions are ready for voting - head to the provided link to cast your vote by tomorrow at noon, Eastern time.
  2. Votes will determine the questions addressed in the upcoming AMA - no further opportunity for voting might be available if ties occur.
  3. Subscription is required for access to the post and participation in the voting process.

Questions for Saturday's AMA Are Now Open

179 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🚌 Education Q&A Registration
  1. Questions for Saturday's AMA are open, and you can submit them by clicking on the link provided in the post.
  2. A member pointed out the comments section issue, which has been fixed now. You can share your queries for the AMA.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers, and if you are one, you can sign in to access the content and update.

Masterclass With Masterjohn: Energy Metabolism

519 implied HN points • 02 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Metabolism Energy
  1. The Masterclass With Masterjohn on Energy Metabolism is a course with 39 lessons focusing on how our bodies burn carbohydrate and fat for fuel.
  2. The course covers essential concepts like thermodynamics, the role of enzymes in controlling reactions inside our bodies, and the use of citric acid cycle and electron transport chain to produce ATP.
  3. Lessons also delve into interesting topics like the regulation of energy metabolism, the production and utilization of ketones, and the historical origins of the ketogenic diet for treating epilepsy.

Questions on Cognitive health, MCT oil, claimed harms of whey protein, methyl donor intolerance

339 implied HN points • 12 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Cognitive health Nutrition Supplementation Prevention
  1. Cognitive decline may not be solely due to impaired glucose handling in the brain, but focusing on metabolic health and a balanced diet could be more beneficial than MCT oil.
  2. Concerns about whey protein harming the kidneys are generally unfounded; balancing protein intake with organic acids such as potassium is essential for health.
  3. Methyl donor intolerance may result from deficiencies in the glycine buffer system, emphasizing the importance of a variety of nutrients to support tolerance and health.

The Vitamins and Minerals 101 Cliff Notes

539 implied HN points • 11 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Research
  1. The Vitamins and Minerals 101 Cliff Notes offer a simple bullet-point summary of insights on nutrients, signs of deficiency or excess, recommended foods, supplements, and balancing strategies.
  2. It is a 28-page PDF based on 20 years of research, providing actionable information for each nutrient.
  3. Masterpass members can access the Cliff Notes, making it a valuable resource for those seeking organized and efficient nutrition information.

Test-Negative Case Control Studies Are a Scam

599 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health Politics Vaccine Efficacy COVID vaccines
  1. Test-negative case control studies are commonly used in vaccine efficacy calculations, where both cases and controls are enrolled based on the same clinical definition.
  2. Despite being efficient and controlling for healthcare-seeking behavior, the public health messages derived from these studies can be misleading to the general public.
  3. By focusing solely on lab results, test-negative case control studies highlight a significant aspect of modern medicine that prioritizes specific lab outcomes over overall health outcomes.

Winner and Runners Up for Tomorrow's AMA

159 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness AMA Q&A Gut Health
  1. The winner of an upcoming AMA is Melissa Milam, with a question about the possible effects of long-term use of NAC on the gut mucous layer.
  2. The winner of the AMA is determined by the number of votes received.
  3. The post and Q&A session discussed are available for paid subscribers only on chrismasterjohnphd's Substack.

More Votes Needed!

179 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🚌 Education Q&A Voting
  1. The post is about breaking a tie in voting to determine a winner by needing at least three votes ahead of the nearest competitor.
  2. There's a call for more votes or for people to deselect less important questions to help break the tie.
  3. The post is available only for paid subscribers, with an option to subscribe or sign in for existing subscribers.

My Experience With Vegetarianism

119 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Anxiety Holistic health Plant-based diet Physical health
  1. Switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet did not lead to improved health for the author; in fact, it caused a decline in health including panic attacks and tooth decay.
  2. Incorporating animal products into the diet, especially those recommended by the Weston A. Price Foundation such as raw milk, bone broths, and cod liver oil, significantly improved the author's health and eliminated anxiety issues.
  3. The author's research led them to challenge mainstream beliefs about cholesterol and saturated fats, and they now advocate for the importance of cholesterol in brain and body health.

Winner and Runners Up for Next Tuesday's AMA

179 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. The winner of the upcoming AMA is Christina Kang with a question on slowing and potentially reversing greying of hair.
  2. Chris Masterjohn PhD will address the top questions from the votes in the AMA session.
  3. To access the full post and participate in the Q&A, subscription is required.

Final Update to the COVID Guide

319 implied HN points • 01 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Long Covid Updates
  1. The post provides a final update to the COVID Guide, focusing on Long-COVID, post-COVID healing diet, and other updates.
  2. The information in the post is for paid subscribers only, and it offers detailed insights from Chris Masterjohn, PhD.
  3. To access the full content and updates, readers can subscribe to the post or sign in if they are already paid subscribers.

Please VOTE by 12PM Eastern

259 implied HN points • 10 Oct 22
🚌 Education AMA Voting Question Submission
  1. Voting closes at 12 PM Eastern so make sure to vote for the AMA winner before then.
  2. This post is exclusively for paid subscribers, so non-subscribers won't have access to the voting content.
  3. The AMA event and voting are happening on the chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com platform.

December AMA: Register, Submit Questions, and Vote!

219 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
🚌 Education AMA
  1. Chris Masterjohn, PhD is hosting a live Q&A session on December 14 where you can register, submit questions, and vote.
  2. To participate in the AMA, you need to be a paid subscriber to access the registration link for the event.
  3. The event is exclusive to paid subscribers, so if you're not already subscribed, you need to do so to join in.

Masterpass Substack Integration

339 implied HN points • 11 Jun 22
💼 Business Subscriptions Integration Membership
  1. CMJ Masterpass is moving to Substack, harmonizing memberships and prices for existing members.
  2. Paid subscribers can now access exclusive content on the integrated platform.
  3. Existing members are grandfathered in at their original subscription price despite the migration.

Ancestral Health vs. Antagonistic Pleiotropy?

319 implied HN points • 23 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Longevity Evolution Diet
  1. Underestimating the influence of natural selection in promoting longevity in later ages over an extensive period of evolutionary time.
  2. Misconception that adaptations to foods being antagonistically pleiotropic implies the foods themselves are more likely to hurt longevity.
  3. Conflating genetic adaptations to foods with the foods themselves, leading to a faulty conclusion that artificially manipulated foods are more likely to benefit longevity than ancestral foods.

Staying Immune Through the Winter

199 implied HN points • 23 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Well-being
  1. The post offers a quick guide on how to stay healthy and avoid getting sick during the winter season.
  2. The guide is free for Masterpass members with a paid subscription to the Substack platform.
  3. Readers can access and download the 7-page guide by upgrading to a paid subscription if they are currently free subscribers.

Time to Vote on the Questions! (March AMA)

139 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
📰 News Newsletter
  1. The March AMA voting deadline is Wednesday night, make sure to cast your votes!
  2. You can vote for multiple questions, even your own, to support your preferred topics.
  3. Access to the post with the questions and the voting is reserved for paid subscribers.

Winner and Runners Up for Tomorrow's AMA

119 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
💼 Business AMA Subscribers
  1. There is an AMA (Ask Me Anything) event happening tomorrow with a winner and runners up.
  2. The post is specifically for paid subscribers, requiring a subscription to access the content.
  3. Paid subscribers can participate in live Q&A sessions and submit questions.

Vaccine Side Effect Protocol

259 implied HN points • 10 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness
  1. A Vaccine Side Effect Protocol has been released after much work, and the post is now available to paid subscribers
  2. The post is authored by Chris Masterjohn, PhD, who shared detailed information on this important protocol
  3. Interested individuals can access the post by subscribing to the author's page

Exclusive Discounts for Masterpass Members

299 implied HN points • 13 Jun 22
💼 Business Discounts Supplements Clothing
  1. Exclusive discounts available for Masterpass members on a variety of products, including supplements, mattresses, saunas, and health foods.
  2. The rebate program offers money back on purchases of specific products, providing additional savings to customers.
  3. Members can request new discounts to be added to the program, expanding the range of products available at discounted rates.

Molybdenum

279 implied HN points • 08 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Minerals Detoxification
  1. Molybdenum plays important roles in sulfur handling, uric acid regulation, detoxification, and DNA protection.
  2. Chris Masterjohn, PhD, delves into the significance of molybdenum in health and nutrition.
  3. Accessing in-depth content on molybdenum and other nutrients may require a subscription on the provided website.

More Votes Needed!

159 implied HN points • 17 Jan 23
  1. The post is about an event where more votes are needed to select a winning question for a live Q&A session. The winning question must have at least 20 votes and lead by three votes.
  2. Readers are encouraged to strategically adjust their votes to support questions that are close to winning.
  3. The post is exclusively for paid subscribers, and there are links provided for subscription and signing in for existing subscribers.

Masterclass With Masterjohn: The Antioxidant System

279 implied HN points • 27 May 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Antioxidants Nutrition Metabolism Disease Prevention Wellness
  1. Antioxidants play a vital role in supporting our health by regulating energy metabolism, boosting the immune system, and aiding in exercise recovery, but can also contribute to health issues in excess.
  2. A balanced diet rich in nutrients like protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals is essential for nourishing the antioxidant system.
  3. Understanding how the antioxidant system works is crucial for harnessing its benefits to support overall health and well-being.