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What causes obesity & how to reverse it

Experimental Fat Loss • 339 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Cutting down on linoleic acid found in seed oils is key to reversing obesity. This type of fat is everywhere in modern foods and affects how hungry we feel.
  2. Many diets can help, but turning to either a low-carb (keto) or low-fat (carbo) approach can be beneficial, depending on what works best for you.
  3. Restricting protein intake can also aid in weight loss. Some people find eating less protein helps their body shed fat more easily.

The Next, Episode #40

The Next Brand • 255 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. The obesity rates have been increasing, and Ozempic is a popular weight-loss medication.
  2. Ozempic may help with weight loss but doesn't address the root causes of obesity and chronic illness.
  3. There's an idea for a competitive cooking experience called Hunger Games to make dining out more entertaining.

Questions on phosphatidylcholine, TMAO vitamin K2, undercarboxylated osteocalcin and my twitching protocol.

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 499 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Concerns about TMAO and cardiovascular disease may be overstated due to research emphasis and marketing, so decision to supplement with phosphatidylcholine should be based on personal evaluation of benefits.
  2. Vitamin K2 plays a role in optimizing insulin secretion, fuel use during exercise, and male testosterone through its effects on undercarboxylated osteocalcin.
  3. Twitching can be influenced by factors like glutamate/GABA balance, acetylcholine regulation, and nutritional issues, requiring individualized trial-and-error approach for resolution.

EAT MANUALLY.

Eat Shit and Prosper • 339 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Eating should be a conscious act, not something done on autopilot. Try focusing on each bite and truly tasting your food, even for just one meal.
  2. Chewing your food thoroughly helps your body absorb nutrients better. The more you chew, the more flavor you can enjoy and the easier it is for your body to digest.
  3. Being mindful while eating can change how you see food. When you pay attention to the experience, you may start to prefer healthier foods and notice more about what you actually enjoy.

The Thousand Secret Ways the Food is Poison: #2 - Cry Toxins

Eat Shit and Prosper • 359 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Cry toxins are proteins made by a bacteria that help kill insects, like mosquitoes, but researchers believe they are safe for humans because our stomach acid breaks them down before they can harm us.
  2. When corn is processed using a method called nixtamalization, the alkaline solution can change the Cry toxins into their harmful form, raising some concerns about potential health effects.
  3. The food system is complex and constantly changing, so it’s important to remain cautious and informed about what we eat, rather than just trusting the system as it is.
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Grug on diet soda and autism

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER • 1234 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Grug organizes ideas about diet soda and autism from news sources to consolidate important information.
  2. Correlation is easy to see but doesn't prove causation, and it's crucial to consider carefully in scientific studies.
  3. The news often emphasizes alarming claims based on research findings, even when the researchers themselves are more cautious.

MSG Isn’t Just "Salt on Crack" — It Can Save Millions of Lives

American Dreaming • 107 implied HN points • 01 Aug 25
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the biggest threats to human life, causing millions of deaths every year. Managing diet, especially sodium intake, is key to reducing this risk.
  2. MSG, or monosodium glutamate, can help lower salt intake without sacrificing flavor. It enhances food taste, making it easier for people to enjoy healthier meals.
  3. Using MSG in cooking can be a simple way to save lives by reducing sodium in our diets. It's time to change how we think about this ingredient and see it as part of a health solution.

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

Mind & Matter • 157 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  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.

Catch Me on "Microbes and Mental Health"

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 379 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. The Microbes and Mental Health Summit covers a range of topics from experts in the field, including discussions on vitamins and minerals' impact on mental health.
  2. Chris Masterjohn offers insights on improving brain health through diet changes, understanding nutritional biochemistry, and identifying imbalances that can affect mood and cognition.
  3. The summit provides valuable information on methylation, genetic polymorphisms, riboflavin, and the importance of cognitive work in mental health.

One Year of the Heart Attack Diet

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  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.

Notes on How to Raise Your Testosterone

Hard Pivot • 235 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Prioritize sleep, sun exposure, sex, squats, and low stress to raise testosterone naturally
  2. Ensure to eat enough, include fats and carbs, and don't skip on micronutrients for testosterone optimization
  3. Engage in cold exposure, supplements, leg workouts, and stress reduction to support testosterone levels

Burning questions: Why the ways we think about our metabolism are all wrong

Brain Pizza • 331 implied HN points • 22 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Metabolism is more complex than simply burning calories. It’s affected by what we eat, how active we are, and even our age.
  2. The advice to 'eat less and exercise more' doesn’t work for many people and can lead to feelings of guilt. Our bodies just don’t function that way.
  3. Physical activity is still very important for health but doesn’t burn as many calories as commonly believed. Understanding how our metabolism operates can help us use exercise better.

Vitamins and Minerals 101 Premium

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 778 implied HN points • 27 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. The course 'Vitamins and Minerals 101 Premium' is designed to take learners from beginner to intermediate level in understanding vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.
  2. The course offers the first three lessons for free, with the remaining reserved for Masterpass members.
  3. Vitamins play diverse and crucial roles in the body, from supporting immunity and brain health to energy metabolism and skin health.

Lab Tests

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 219 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Comprehensive lab tests can help identify nutritional deficiencies and energy metabolism issues.
  2. A simple DIY home test for molybdenum deficiency can be done with basic equipment and a supplement.
  3. Interpreting the Genova Methylation Panel requires going beyond the report's interpretive section to uncover patterns.

Nutrition & Health News This Week

Unsettled Science • 772 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Harvard longevity expert David Sinclair faced challenges in his career due to questions about the science behind his longevity claims for resveratrol, affecting his reputation and leading to his resignation.
  2. Recent dietary guidelines in Germany emphasizing less meat and dairy in favor of grains and vegetables have raised concerns among experts, including questioning the soundness of these plant-based recommendations.
  3. A study using data from the influential Nurses Health Study at Harvard School of Public Health revealed that even those who followed U.S. dietary guidelines on fat consumption still gained weight, shedding doubt on the effectiveness of these dietary recommendations.

Vittles Kids: A Sunday Supplement

Vittles • 100 implied HN points • 27 Jul 25
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Feeding kids is not just about what they eat but also about their fun and discovery. It's a mix of play and learning, which can be surprising and messy.
  2. Parents share different experiences and advice about cooking for kids, like dealing with allergies or mixing cultural foods, which can be both challenging and rewarding.
  3. Finding good restaurant options for families with kids is important, and having recommendations can help parents enjoy meals out while introducing their children to new flavors.

Why Are We Getting Fatter? | Part I: Diet Advice, Health Trends & Informational Obesity

Mind & Matter • 157 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  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.

TGIF: Nutrition News

Unsettled Science • 818 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Ketogenic diet can help reduce alcohol cravings based on a small study, which also showed benefits in mice and humans.
  2. NIH is investing $190 million in short-term nutrition studies with questionable value, sparking concerns about meaningful data and focus.
  3. Weight-loss prescriptions among U.S. service members, along with rising obesity rates in military, raise questions about the effectiveness of current dietary guidelines and the impact on national security.

Current Beliefs, Suspicions and Confusions

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  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.

Medically Cleared

Splattern • 119 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Both Anthony and I went to a medical clinic to get checked out. He learned he had a mild injury and can still pursue his job as a mountain guide, while I found out I just have tendonitis and need to be careful about my running.
  2. I'm considering switching from jogging with a stroller to biking. Biking would be easier on my body and let me travel further without worrying about injuries.
  3. I need to plan my trips better and listen to my body. Slowing down and taking breaks can help prevent injury, and I'm excited to try skiing without all the gear I used before.

Questions on vitamin D sulfate, synthesis and recycling of BH4, and high-dose iron absorption

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 359 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Get morning outdoor sunlight for circadian rhythm and some unprotected sunlight during the day without reddening, while avoiding burning, for vitamin D synthesis.
  2. Cofactors like zinc, magnesium, potassium, and niacin assist in synthesizing and recycling BH4, with folate and methylation playing no direct role.
  3. High-dose iron absorption can vary; 200mg in the morning absorbs faster but may cause gut issues, so starting lower and adjusting based on needs is advised.

ex_kempner review: CICO and FO

Experimental Fat Loss • 127 implied HN points • 22 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. A very low-calorie diet, like the Kempner rice diet, is extremely hard to stick to. People often feel constantly hungry and unsatisfied with their meals.
  2. Drastic calorie restrictions may lead to temporary weight loss but often result in rapid weight gain once normal eating resumes. This can create a cycle of yo-yo dieting.
  3. Individual experiences with diets can vary greatly. Some people might succeed on a strict diet while others struggle, highlighting that dieting is not one-size-fits-all.

One Year of the Heart Attack Diet II: Metabolism

The Heart Attack Diet • 119 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Metabolic issues like hypothyroidism can have symptoms that doctors may label as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, or Major Depression. It's essential to explore treatment options that work for you.
  2. Diet changes, like cutting out polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), may have a significant impact on metabolism and overall health. Consider avoiding PUFAs for potential improvements.
  3. It's crucial to be mindful of the impact of certain foods, like peanuts or palm oil, on metabolism. Forswearing polyunsaturated fats is advised for better health outcomes.

The Power of Micro Habits

Prawfeed Newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 05 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Tiny, repeatable actions—micro-habits—move you forward without needing lots of energy or motivation.
  2. Because they need very little willpower and become easier with repetition, micro-habits reduce overwhelm and build confidence and momentum.
  3. Pick the smallest possible action you can’t fail at and do it consistently; over time those tiny steps compound into real, lasting change.

Stress ReLeith: Chicken in Tarragon and Cream Sauce

Vittles • 133 implied HN points • 02 Jun 25
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Cooking can be a fun and therapeutic way to deal with anxiety. It helped someone overcome stress and improve their mental health during tough times.
  2. Taking an online cooking course can boost your skills and confidence in the kitchen. It can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, even if it's not all fun.
  3. You can make tasty meals quickly with fewer ingredients. Learning how to simplify recipes can make cooking enjoyable and efficient.

The Heart Attack Diet

The Heart Attack Diet • 199 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Salt is important for animals to thrive and enhances the taste of food.
  2. Questioning common beliefs and doing personal research can lead to different perspectives.
  3. Critical thinking and questioning can help in forming independent opinions.

Questions on statins versus sulfur, glutathione intolerance, plasma zinc

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 499 implied HN points • 24 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Statins may reduce heart disease risk, but their benefits could be influenced by conflicts of interest; getting sulfur from protein sources may help lower cholesterol.
  2. Glutathione intolerance could stem from various amino acids or gut microbial metabolites; there are tests available for identifying the cause.
  3. Plasma zinc is a key marker of zinc status; factors like inflammation and stress can affect its levels, and symptoms should guide zinc supplementation decisions.

The "Spice" Melange: Exercise, Capsaicin, Cannabinoids, and the Microbiome

Eat Shit and Prosper • 559 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Your gut bacteria can affect how much dopamine is released in your brain during exercise, which influences your motivation to work out. So, a healthy gut can boost your exercise performance!
  2. Eating specific foods like fish, olive oil, and mushrooms can help create a good environment for beneficial gut bacteria. This might help improve your drive to exercise.
  3. Simple changes, like adding black pepper to your meals, can activate receptors that support your exercise motivation. Even common spices can have positive effects on your desire to stay active!

Questions on Questions on supplements causing brain fog, ATP, low blood sugar, ceruloplasmin

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 419 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Consider balancing vitamin D, vitamin K2, and calcium with vitamin A and phosphorus to prevent brain fog.
  2. On a vegan keto diet, if experiencing low blood sugar, try increasing protein intake and consider B vitamins, iron, copper, sulfur, magnesium, potassium, biotin, and B6.
  3. If copper doesn't raise ceruloplasmin, focus on vitamin A and thyroid hormone levels, and consider antioxidant intake to regulate transferrin saturation.

What a Trump presidency can mean for health care

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 342 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Nutrition
  1. We need to eliminate conflicts of interest in healthcare. This means doctors shouldn’t take money from companies that could influence their decisions.
  2. The CDC and NIH are failing in their roles and need restructuring. They should focus better on data and improve how they operate.
  3. Children's nutrition is important. Schools should serve healthier food, and we need to cut down on processed foods to promote better eating habits.

TGIF: Nutrition & Health News

Unsettled Science • 675 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. FDA approved an over-the-counter glucose monitor, making it easier for people to track blood sugar levels, important for weight loss and managing diabetes
  2. Labrador retrievers with a specific gene mutation struggle with obesity, showing lower metabolic rate and greater hunger, shedding light on genetic factors affecting weight
  3. FDA permitted a qualified health claim that yogurt 'may' prevent type 2 diabetes, based on limited scientific evidence, raising concerns about potential health risks of promoting foods high in added sugars

Unnecessary Mom Test Interim Report

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 03 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. The author discusses weight gain after spending time at home, experiencing hunger, headaches, and making changes to thyroid medication.
  2. There is a focus on the author's thyroid medication adjustments and the impact on their energy levels and overall well-being.
  3. The author shares their experience with taking melatonin regularly and the effect on their sleep schedule and waking hours during their time at home.

Confounded! PUFAs/Protein is Not The Answer

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  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.