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Post-rice OmegaQuant: 8% linoleic acid

Experimental Fat Loss • 162 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Dieting Health Testing Wellness Trends
  1. Eating very low-fat diets, like a rice diet, can deplete the body's linoleic acid faster. When you stop taking in certain fats, your body starts using fat stored in your tissues.
  2. The OmegaQuant Complete test can give a rough idea of linoleic acid levels, but it's not completely accurate. It's a useful tool, but results should be interpreted carefully due to various factors.
  3. Body fat levels and diet can greatly affect fatty acid profiles. If you're on a low-fat diet, your body might produce more of its own fats, which can influence test results.

Biological Age Clocks: Are They Useful?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 778 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Interventions Health Testing Longevity
  1. Biological aging clocks can help us monitor the effects of our health choices on how fast or slow we age.
  2. If biological aging clocks are inaccurate, they can potentially misinform us and lead to unnecessary worry or misguided actions.
  3. Understanding the effectiveness and reliability of biological aging clocks is crucial to prevent irreversible health damage and take proactive steps to reverse any harm.

My hair mineral test results

Tao Lin • 199 implied HN points • 23 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Health Testing Minerals Detox
  1. The hair mineral test shows what minerals have been in the body over the past few months. This can help understand the effects of different diets on health.
  2. High aluminum levels can be concerning because they may lead to cognitive issues. Drinking silica-rich water could help detoxify aluminum from the body.
  3. Certain minerals like zinc and magnesium are important for health, especially when reducing vitamin A intake. These minerals help the body detoxify and protect against other elements.

Winner and Runners Up for Tomorrow's AMA

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 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.

Making at-home screens a thing

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Testing Trust Issues Information Sharing Public Policy Preventive measures
  1. At-home screening for Covid-19 can be efficient and effective, according to evidence from studies.
  2. Trust issues regarding reporting test results and ensuring people follow safety measures can be addressed through penalties or verification processes.
  3. Regular at-home screening, even if not perfect, can help minimize the risk of transmission and improve our ability to measure and manage risks during the pandemic.
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