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Are Seed Oils Behind Your Oxalate Problem?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1777 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Detoxification Antioxidants Metabolism Genetics
  1. High oxalate levels might be due to seed oils leading to glyoxal production which is a major source of oxalate.
  2. Reducing consumption of seed oils in favor of tropical oils, olive oil, and grass-fed animal fats might help lower oxalate production.
  3. Nutrients like biotin, B12, and folate play roles in detoxifying oxalate, and checking for energetic bottlenecks through comprehensive screenings can help address oxalate issues.

The Unknown Testosterone Nutrient

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 1298 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrients Antioxidants Sexual Health
  1. Molybdenum is a powerful, yet often overlooked nutrient that plays a significant role in testosterone production and fertility.
  2. Consuming too much molybdenum can have negative effects on testosterone levels and fertility, so it's crucial to find the right balance.
  3. The interaction between molybdenum, sulfur amino acids, and other nutrients like zinc is vital for optimizing testosterone levels and overall health.

Jinfiniti "Total Antioxidant Capacity" -- Worth It?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 399 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Antioxidants Oxidative stress Energy metabolism
  1. Jinfiniti's 'Total Antioxidant Capacity' test is not precise and may not be worth investing in.
  2. The commonly used FRAP and ORAC assays for antioxidant status assessment are non-specific and may not provide meaningful information.
  3. A more effective approach involves a comprehensive screening for energy metabolism and antioxidant components to identify specific areas for optimization.

What Causes Long-COVID?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 918 implied HN points • 14 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Long Covid Immune System Antioxidants
  1. Long-COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, can present with a variety of symptoms that persist beyond the acute infection phase, with fatigue and breathing difficulties being common.
  2. Risk factors for developing long-COVID include the severity of the initial COVID illness and being female. Female sex is a consistent risk factor, possibly due to survivorship bias.
  3. The three main hypotheses to explain long-COVID are microclots, persistent antigen, and immune dysfunction. These factors may contribute to lingering symptoms and complications in long-COVID patients.

Masterclass With Masterjohn: The Antioxidant System

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 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.
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Sugar is the Ultimate Antioxidant and Insulin Will Make You Younger

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 39 implied HN points • 30 May 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Anti-aging Insulin Antioxidants
  1. Sugar and insulin can have underappreciated benefits like acting as antioxidants and potentially contributing to a more youthful appearance.
  2. The relationship between sugar, insulin, and their effects on the body's defense system may be more complex than previously thought.
  3. Considering different perspectives on sugar and insulin can lead to new insights on overall health and wellness.

A Crash Course in Lipoproteins

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 26 Aug 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Cholesterol Heart Disease Antioxidants Genetics
  1. Cholesterol is carried in lipoproteins, like a bus carrying fats, cholesterol, and fat-soluble vitamins.
  2. There are different types of lipoproteins besides HDL and LDL, such as chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, and Lp(a).
  3. The LDL receptor plays a crucial role in heart disease, with mutations affecting its functioning linked to increased risk, while a well-functioning receptor can significantly reduce heart disease risk.

The Cholesterol Times, Issue #010 -- Redefining Heart Disease: Discovering Vitamin K All Over Again

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Disease Research Toxicity Antioxidants
  1. Dietary cholesterol may be essential for some individuals with genetic defects in cholesterol synthesis.
  2. Vitamin K plays a crucial role in preventing arterial calcification and atherosclerosis.
  3. High-heat cooking can turn meat into a source of toxic compounds like acrylamide, emphasizing the need to consider cooking methods for health.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup is Sweet Poison, Honey Is Yummy — Against “Pulling a Campbell”

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 18 Oct 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Antioxidants Diet
  1. High-Fructose Corn Syrup and refined sucrose appear to have similar effects based on research.
  2. Research suggests that fructose in honey behaves differently than in refined sweeteners, showing potential health benefits.
  3. Isolated fructose in honey doesn't have the same negative effects as purified fructose, likely due to the presence of antioxidants and other substances in honey.

High Cholesterol And Heart Disease — Myth or Truth?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Cholesterol Heart Disease Atherosclerosis Antioxidants
  1. The traditional belief that high cholesterol from foods causes heart disease is a myth; the real issue is the oxidation of LDL cholesterol in the blood.
  2. Atherosclerosis is driven by the degeneration of lipids that infiltrate the blood vessel wall, leading to inflammation and plaque formation.
  3. Factors that can help prevent atherosclerosis include increasing antioxidants, reducing intake of polyunsaturated fats, and improving the utilization of LDL cholesterol.

Cholesterol And Heart Disease — Just a Myth?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 01 Nov 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Heart Disease Cholesterol Antioxidants Atherosclerosis
  1. The book arguing against the mainstream theory of heart disease destroys the diet-heart hypothesis and questions the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs.
  2. The idea that atherosclerosis is 'good for you' is debunked, with explanations of why it is not a beneficial process in the body.
  3. The book brings up the importance of analyzing different evidence and viewpoints on cholesterol, PUFA, and heart disease to get a more comprehensive understanding of the topic.

Your Body is Not "Attacking Itself"

Christian Bonanno • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Autoimmune Disorders Enzymes Nutrition Antioxidants Genetics
  1. Autoimmune disorders may not be the body attacking itself, but a protective response to certain conditions.
  2. High levels of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) might be a key factor in autoimmune thyroiditis (AT), and reducing H2O2 levels could potentially cure it.
  3. Genetic defects in enzymes like GPX1 can lead to higher AT risk, and boosting enzyme activity with nutrients like selenium may offer a solution.