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Friday Q&A: Vitamins & Supplements

Are You Okay? • 319 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Vitamins Diet
  1. Juice cleanses may not provide significant health benefits and can lead to negative side effects like headaches and irritability.
  2. Long-term, sustainable changes in diet, such as eating fruits and vegetables, three solid meals a day, and regular fullness, are recommended over juice cleanses.
  3. Vitamin B12 supplements may be necessary in certain cases, like when levels are low due to specific conditions, even though vitamins can sometimes be unnecessary.

Friday Funnies: The Homestretch

Who is Robert Malone • 37 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Lifestyle Mindfulness Fitness Mental health
  1. Eating mindfully and paying attention to food choices can lead to better health and energy levels. This is a habit that can become a natural part of life once established.
  2. Caloric restriction and routines around meals help maintain a healthy weight, similar to how pet owners manage their animals' diets. Just like pets, people can also benefit from controlled eating.
  3. The food we choose has a significant impact on our health. Learning to treat food as medicine can improve overall well-being and longevity.

The Signal And The Noise

The Heart Attack Diet • 119 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Metabolism
  1. Measure your weight and waking temperature daily at the same time, and focus on the trend of the seven-day average for better insights.
  2. Avoid influencing measurements that do not impact your main goal, listen to your body's signals of hunger, and be cautious of using willpower for weight management.
  3. Be mindful of the effects of circadian rhythms, weekly variations, and water weight on your body measurements, and strive to minimize noise by staying consistent.

Why Are We Getting Fatter? | Part II: Decomposing Fats & Carbs

Mind & Matter • 157 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Obesity Metabolism Carbohydrates
  1. Calories are not interchangeable; different types of foods with the same caloric content can have distinct metabolic consequences.
  2. Total calories alone cannot account for the rise in obesity and diabetes rates; the macronutrient composition of diets has changed over time.
  3. Carbohydrate and fat intake have shifted over the years, with varying trends in protein, saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats consumption.

One Year of the Heart Attack Diet

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Nutrition Well-being Obesity
  1. Polyunsaturated fats might be a likely cause of obesity and modern diseases, leading to weight gain and negative health effects.
  2. The traditional 'eat less, exercise more' weight loss advice can be ineffective, and experimenting with different diets and food components may lead to varying results.
  3. Sulphite preservatives and high polyunsaturated fat content in certain foods can have adverse effects on health, causing issues like hangovers and weight fluctuations.
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Why Are We Getting Fatter? | Part I: Diet Advice, Health Trends & Informational Obesity

Mind & Matter • 157 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Diet Metabolism Nutrition Exercise
  1. The rise in obesity rates continues despite no increase in calorie consumption or decrease in physical activity.
  2. There is a lot of conflicting diet advice and information overload, leading to confusion and misinformation.
  3. Metabolic health can be affected by various factors like body fat, food intake, and specific macronutrient composition of the diet.

Current Beliefs, Suspicions and Confusions

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Metabolism Nutrition Weight management
  1. Man's natural state includes unconscious weight control and ample energy; modern lifestyles may derail this.
  2. Avoiding polyunsaturated fats and embracing natural foods like animal fats, salt, and moderate carbohydrates may be beneficial.
  3. Experimentation is key to understanding personal health; questions about metabolism, sulphite intolerance, and weight set-points remain.

Confounded! PUFAs/Protein is Not The Answer

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Metabolism Nutrition Empiricism
  1. The author is reevaluating their beliefs about the impact of PUFAs and protein on weight gain based on personal experiences and observations.
  2. The author is considering the concept of a weight-homeostat and the potential factors influencing metabolism and weight regulation.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and being open to adjusting beliefs based on new information and outcomes from experiments.

A Premature Declaration of Success

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Nutrition Medical Science Weight management
  1. The impact of PUFAs on weight gain in mice should be common knowledge and thoroughly researched, yet there seems to be confusion and skepticism around the topic.
  2. The idea that PUFAs are linked to obesity raises questions about why this information isn't widely accepted and why PUFAs are still prevalent in food.
  3. Eliminating PUFAs and adjusting protein intake could potentially lead to significant health benefits and weight management, highlighting the potential impact of dietary changes.

Some Successful Predictions of the Old Theory

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Chronic Fatigue Metabolism Nutrition
  1. Eating too much polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) can clog your metabolism and lead to weight gain, tiredness, and other health issues.
  2. Avoiding PUFAs and sulfites can lead to improvements in energy levels and well-being.
  3. Old theories about diet and metabolism may help explain personal experiences, but new information and adjustments to these theories may be necessary over time.

A Signal Boost for a New Seeker

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Nutrition Well-being Exercise
  1. Experimenting with a diet focused on starch and animal fats, minus vegetable oils and high protein, resulted in significant weight loss for the author.
  2. The author has seen improvements in digestion, skin, energy levels, and satiety while following this unique diet approach.
  3. The website of George from codingbackwards.org, who is on a similar diet journey, is described as charming and hand-coded in html, providing a nostalgic feel.

7 behaviours that boost your energy levels 🚀

10x your mind • 159 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Energy Levels Diet Exercise Nutrition Sleep
  1. Rise early to boost energy levels throughout the day. Waking up at 5:00 a.m. can lead to sustained energy and reduce the need for a nap.
  2. Morning outdoor workouts in sunlight can elevate mood and trigger the release of endorphins. Exercising in the morning is better than in the evening, as it can disrupt sleep patterns.
  3. Manage caffeine intake wisely by waiting 1-2 hours after waking and avoiding coffee after 2:00 p.m. to benefit from its peak effectiveness, which lasts 4-6 hours.

Book & concept review: Omega Balance

Experimental Fat Loss • 148 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Balance
  1. The importance of achieving a balanced Omega-6/3 ratio in the diet is emphasized, with a focus on reducing omega-6 intake and increasing omega-3 consumption to improve overall health.
  2. The concept of Omega Balance is introduced as a more detailed and structured approach to understanding the effects of PUFA ratios on the body, particularly in relation to phospholipids in cells.
  3. Cutting out omega-6 linoleic acid from the diet is highlighted as a vital step in improving health, with the book recommending a 'whole-of-diet' approach that combines reducing omega-6 while increasing omega-3 intake.

Xmas Mom Test: Fiddled Results

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Fitness
  1. The author experienced significant weight fluctuation during the Xmas Mom Test period, gaining 3.4 kilos in three weeks but then surprisingly losing 2 kilos in a day.
  2. The author decided to fiddle with their weight data to present a more smoothed-out version on the graph, feeling guilty about doing so but choosing transparency by openly discussing it.
  3. This incident highlights the complexities and challenges of accurately tracking and interpreting weight changes over time, even with careful monitoring and data recording.

Fuel-Partitioning causes Obesity

Experimental Fat Loss • 169 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Fitness Metabolism Diet
  1. Mainstream CICO/EBM and Fuel Partitioning/low-carb are two paradigms about what causes obesity.
  2. CICO views calories as the cause of fat gain, while Fuel Partitioning sees excess calories as a result of other issues.
  3. CICO doesn't work for everyone, and there are diets like low-carb or keto that work better for some due to Fuel Partitioning.

Torricelli's Law for Fat Loss

Experimental Fat Loss • 127 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Metabolism Diet Sleep Predictions
  1. Torricelli's Law for Fat Loss explains how weight loss can slow down as you approach your normal weight, similar to a bucket draining liquid with decreasing speed.
  2. Weight loss projections can be influenced by dietary changes and external factors, like daylight savings time affecting circadian rhythms and potentially affecting weight loss plateaus.
  3. Testing multiple weight loss projections, such as following a fitted curve and intuition-based predictions, can help in anticipating weight loss outcomes and adjusting dietary strategies.

How Ozempic Will Change Cities

The New Urban Order • 119 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Medication Diet Physical activity Urban planning
  1. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans over 20 years old are either overweight or obese, and as medications like semaglutide become more accessible, it may lead to significant changes in eating habits and society.
  2. While semaglutide can help reduce the obesity epidemic, it won't address the root causes such as predatory marketing of unhealthy foods, poverty, or lack of access to safe places for physical activity.
  3. The impact of medications like semaglutide on reducing obesity and changing eating habits could have far-reaching effects on various aspects of cities, from restaurants and transportation to parks and employment.

Pearl's Keto Diet Cheat Sheet

Prime Cuts Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Fitness
  1. The author created a simple, one-page keto cheat sheet to make it easier to understand what to eat and avoid on a keto diet.
  2. The cheat sheet includes information on what to eat, what to avoid, and when to eat in one printable format.
  3. The author recommends going deep into the topic by reading 'The Keto Bible' for a more detailed understanding.

Random Thoughts #12: Confessions of a Simple Sugar...

Spyderdoc Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 22 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Obesity Sugar Diabetes
  1. Sugar is everywhere and comes in many forms, making it hard to resist. It's often found in foods and drinks we enjoy, but too much can cause health problems.
  2. Consuming sugar can lead to serious health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It can create a cycle of addiction similar to drugs because it affects our brain's reward system.
  3. Sugar can be enjoyed in moderation, and having discipline around its consumption is key. When used responsibly, it can be part of a balanced diet.

What We Can Learn From Made Up History

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Fitness Body Image Diet Health Effects
  1. Humans in the past often maintained a stable weight and strength without getting excessively fat, regardless of their diet or activities.
  2. The modern Western diet is linked to obesity and diseases of modernity spreading worldwide.
  3. There may be something in our current food environment contributing to the rise in obesity and health issues.

ex150ish-4: Second Week

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Metabolism Diet Well-being
  1. Experiencing a rapid and noticeable weight loss during illness can be linked to the body's innate mechanisms prioritizing burning stored energy reserves over intake.
  2. The interplay between Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) may impact metabolism and fat burning, potentially influencing appetite and weight.
  3. Consistent adjustments in diet composition, such as controlling BCAA levels and PUFA consumption, can play a role in weight management and overall well-being.

Probiotics for Kidney Stones?

Eat Shit and Prosper • 239 implied HN points • 21 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Microbiome Diet Nutrition Probiotics
  1. Kidney stones are quite painful and common, affecting about 1 in 10 people. Calcium oxalate stones form when oxalic acid from food combines with calcium in the body.
  2. The gut bacteria _Oxalobacter formigenes_ was once thought to help prevent kidney stones by breaking down oxalate, but research shows stone-formers have similar amounts of this bacteria as non-stone-formers.
  3. The body's microbiome and dietary factors are more complex than just oxalate levels. Other bacteria and nutrients, like vitamin K, may play a role in calcium handling and kidney stone prevention.

Ancestral Health vs. Antagonistic Pleiotropy?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 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.

More Sugary Questions

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Dental Health Research History Diet
  1. Sucrose combined with streptococcus mutans can damage teeth by creating plaque that leads to acid buildup.
  2. Most animals have enzymes that break down sucrose, indicating it's been a common part of diets for a long time.
  3. Questions remain about why fruit-eating animals don't get tooth decay, the impact of high-fructose corn syrup, and the historical evolution of sucrose consumption and dental health.

Brain Foods

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Diet Brain function Healthy Habits
  1. Brain-boosting foods can help improve brain function including focus, retention, and memory.
  2. Fish, algae, cabbage, eggs, berries, green tea, and dark chocolate are beneficial for brain health and cognitive performance.
  3. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, and oily fish is favorable for memory while a diet high in sugars and refined foods can have detrimental effects on brain function.