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Vitamin D: The First Study on COVID-19 Infection Risk

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. The first study on the association between vitamin D status and COVID-19 infection risk was published, providing valuable insights.
  2. Previous studies showed vitamin D status below 30 ng/mL is linked with more severe disease or mortality in COVID-19 patients from various regions.
  3. Results from the new study suggest maintaining 30-35 ng/mL of vitamin D may help protect against infection risk, particularly for those over 70, but more research is needed.

The First Zinc and COVID-19 Study in Humans: Very Promising

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. A recent study suggests that zinc may have promising benefits in treating COVID-19 patients.
  2. The study found that zinc usage was associated with lower risk of hospice care or death, decreased need for invasive ventilation, and increased chance of being discharged from the hospital.
  3. While the study does not prove cause and effect, it indicates that zinc may hold potential in COVID-19 treatment alongside other medications like hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.
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Remdesivir Is Probably a Reproductive Toxin, and Its Benefit Is Unclear

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 20
🏥 Health Politics Research
  1. The benefit of remdesivir in COVID-19 patients is uncertain, with conflicting results from different studies.
  2. Remdesivir could have a time-dependent effect, showing potential benefits when given early in the course of the disease and potential harm when given late.
  3. There are concerns about the reproductive toxicity of remdesivir, particularly in male mice, raising questions about its impact on fertility in humans.

Naproxen (Aleve), Clotting, Viral Growth, and COVID-19: Preliminary Evidence

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Blood clots may be a significant issue in COVID-19 patients, leading to strokes, especially in younger individuals.
  2. The drug Naproxen (Aleve) has shown potential to inhibit viral growth, though further research is needed.
  3. Naproxen's impact on viral replication in bronchial cells suggests it could help prevent COVID-19 from becoming severe or fatal.

The Second Study on Vitamin D and COVID-19 Is Now Out

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of mortality for COVID-19 patients. Those with deficient vitamin D levels were almost all more likely to die.
  2. The study highlights the importance of maintaining vitamin D levels for COVID-19 patients to potentially reduce severe outcomes like respiratory failure.
  3. The findings have not changed much in terms of recommended vitamin D levels, but reinforce the necessity to monitor and potentially supplement vitamin D in COVID-19 patients.

New Evidence That Interferon Can Be Harmful in COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Interferon can contribute to lung pathology in COVID-19 and worsen the risk of severe disease and death.
  2. Coronaviruses like SARS and MERS have shown a pattern of interfering with interferon responses which later lead to lung damage in infected humans.
  3. Studies in animals suggest that interferons, specifically type 1 interferon, play a complex role in restricting virus replication and spread but can also be the main cause of lung pathology and inflammation in COVID-19.

Can the Anti-Parasite Medication Ivermectin Treat COVID-19? Probably Not

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Ivermectin may not be effective in treating COVID-19 based on research findings in isolated cells versus actual blood concentrations needed for effectiveness.
  2. Sustaining the necessary antiviral concentration of ivermectin in the blood for 48 hours is not feasible with current dosing regimens and could lead to unsafe levels of the drug.
  3. It is crucial to rely on verified medical advice and research when considering treatment options for COVID-19, as unsubstantiated approaches like ivermectin may pose risks without proven benefits.

COVID-19 and The Smoking Paradox

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Smokers diagnosed with COVID-19 are more than twice as likely to develop severe and life-threatening cases, likely due to increased ACE2 expression in the lungs.
  2. The lower prevalence of smokers among COVID-19 patients in studies compared to the general population may be linked to reasons such as smokers avoiding medical treatment, less participation in research, and potential protective effects of smoking against initial infection.
  3. High ACE2 expression may be a liability in disease progression, potentially accelerating viral replication despite ACE2's protective effects, leading to worsening lung damage and severe outcomes.

Can Cats and Dogs Get COVID-19? An Emerging Controversy

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Experimental studies suggest young adult cats can get mild infections and spread the virus, while kittens can get very sick. Dogs show minimal vulnerability to infection under direct inoculation conditions.
  2. Research in Wuhan suggests about 14% of cats in pet hospitals and animal shelters got infected. Exposure to infected owners may lead to more effective antibodies in cats.
  3. A study involving cats and dogs in close contact with COVID-19-confirmed owners showed minimal signs of infection, despite sharing living spaces. Further research is needed to understand transmission and susceptibility in pets.

The Coronavirus May Circulate in a Community For 4-6 Weeks Before Detection

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. The Coronavirus can spread in a community for 4-6 weeks before being detected, making it challenging to prevent further transmission.
  2. By the time the first case is identified, the virus has already spread significantly and may be harder to control.
  3. Research suggests COVID-19 cases double every few days prior to detection, highlighting the rapid spread and importance of proactive measures like hygiene and social distancing.

If You Lose Your Sense of Smell or Taste, What Are the Chances You Have COVID-19?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Losing the sense of smell or taste may indicate a 61.7% likelihood of having COVID-19, compared to the 5.3% predicted by flu-like symptoms.
  2. Preprints, which are studies not yet peer-reviewed, are crucial for rapidly evolving diseases like COVID-19. They provide valuable information quickly.
  3. Symptoms like loss of taste or smell may have a predictive value for COVID-19, although caution is advised due to study biases and varying rates of symptom occurrence.

In COVID-19, the Nose Gets Infected, and The Nerves Get Damaged: Two New Studies [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Two new studies suggest that COVID-19 infects the nose and causes loss of smell by damaging nerves.
  2. Preprints play a crucial role in providing reliable information about COVID-19 before peer-reviewed publication.
  3. The virus likely infects mucous-producing cells, ciliated cells, and sustentacular cells in the nose, leading to symptoms like anosmia.

Taking Advantage of the COVID-19 Throat Infection Study With Zinc and Copper [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Zinc can inhibit proteins involved in the replication of SARS-CoV in a way that may also work against SARS-CoV-2.
  2. Using zinc acetate lozenges could help prevent rhinoviruses from docking in the nose, mouth, and throat tissue.
  3. Copper, though not a strong viral replication inhibitor, can be toxic to certain coronaviruses on surfaces, making it worth exploring for safe topical delivery to mucous membranes.

If You Are Sick, What Are the Chances It’s the Coronavirus? [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. In places with low reported cases, having a fever, muscle pain, or cough may mean a 5% chance of having COVID-19.
  2. Be prepared in areas with low case numbers for an increase over 2-3 weeks, similar to patterns seen in other regions like New York City.
  3. Consult a physician promptly if you suspect you have COVID-19, and remember this content doesn't constitute medical advice.

The COVID-19 Coronavirus Infects the Throat, Not Just the Lungs [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. COVID-19 infects the throat, not just the lungs, suggesting the virus first enters through the nose, mouth, or throat before reaching the lungs.
  2. Initial beliefs that the virus wouldn't infect the upper respiratory tract, like the throat, were challenged by new research findings.
  3. Comparisons to SARS indicate COVID-19 replicates faster in the upper respiratory tract, making it more contagious, before causing severe lung damage.

Can Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine Treat COVID-19?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine have shown antiviral activity in vitro but their effectiveness in humans against COVID-19 is uncertain.
  2. Recent trials have not provided clear evidence of the effectiveness of Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19.
  3. The World Health Organization is conducting trials to test the efficacy of various treatments for COVID-19, including Hydroxychloroquine, but currently, there is no definitive proof of its effectiveness.

A French Trial Suggests Hydroxychloroquine is Promising Yet Risky, but Wasn’t Randomized

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Hydroxychloroquine showed promising results in reducing virus presence, especially when combined with azithromycin.
  2. The non-randomized trial had significant dropouts and risks associated with the drug.
  3. The lack of randomization makes it difficult to establish a clear cause-and-effect relationship, urging cautious observation instead of quick conclusions.

023: Zinc Definitely Fights Colds, But You’re Probably Using the Wrong Kind

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 26 Dec 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Using the right kind of zinc lozenges is crucial for fighting colds effectively.
  2. It's important to take zinc lozenges at the right time, with the right formulation, and in the right way for them to be effective.
  3. Considering copper supplementation while taking zinc lozenges and having a stock of high-impact supplements for the cold season can be beneficial.

The Many Forms of Vitamin K

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 13
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. The names 'vitamin K1' and 'vitamin K2' are historical artifacts based on their initial sources.
  2. The length and saturation of the tail structure of vitamin K determine how it is distributed to different tissues in the body.
  3. Different forms of vitamin K, like MK-4 and MK-7, have unique roles in the body, such as MK-7 being better at supporting blood clotting and reaching bone, while MK-4 plays a role in gene expression and inhibiting the growth of certain cancers.

The Scientific Approach of Weston Price, Part 4: Was Price’s Approach an “Evolutionary Approach”?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 13
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. The author discusses the scientific approach of Weston Price and whether Price's approach can be considered an 'Evolutionary Approach'.
  2. The talk on Weston Price by the author was part of the Real Food Summit organized by Sean Croxton.
  3. The article provides a way to access more details about Weston Price's approach by redirected links.

The Scientific Approach of Weston Price, Part 1: Nature’s Closest Thing to an RCT

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 13
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Weston Price's approach is considered close to a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) by nature.
  2. Chris Masterjohn provides valuable insights from Weston Price that were shared during a talk on the Real Food Summit.
  3. The information from the talk is being shared as blog posts for those who couldn't access the original talk.

Are Egg Yolks Almost As Bad as Cigarettes At Causing the Accumulation of Arterial Plaque?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 17 Aug 12
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. There is a question raised about whether egg yolks are nearly as harmful as cigarettes in causing arterial plaque buildup.
  2. The comparison between egg yolks and cigarettes in relation to arterial plaque accumulation is discussed in the post.
  3. An indication is given that eating egg yolks might have some impact on the development of arterial plaque.

Gary Taubes on Cherry-Picking and Paradigm Shifts (A Brief Thought on Science)

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 06 Sep 11
🔬 Science Research
  1. Cherry-picking data in science is necessary to make progress in fields like obesity and nutrition. It involves selectively interpreting data to distinguish between competing hypotheses.
  2. Design experiments to be as discriminating as possible and analyze data from different angles to paint a coherent picture.
  3. There is no single definitive experiment that can prove a hypothesis true. It requires studying the hypothesis from various perspectives to develop broad support.

Fat and Diabetes — Bad Press, Good Paper, and the Reemergence of Our Good Friend Glutathione

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. The article discusses the relationship between fat, diabetes, and glutathione.
  2. It mentions a new blog post titled "Fat and Diabetes: Bad Press, Good Paper, and the Reemergence of Our Good Friend Glutathione."
  3. There seems to be a positive tone towards the potential benefits of glutathione in the context of fat and diabetes.

Let Us Honor Ancel Keys, Our Patron, As We Cherry Pick Studies to Bash Fructose (Revised and Extended)

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Critically analyze and avoid cherry-picking studies to maintain honesty and accuracy in discussions.
  2. High-fat diets can induce obesity in laboratory animals even without added sugar.
  3. Overall dietary patterns, nutrient-density, and metabolic effects have a bigger impact on health than isolated dietary components.

New Fatty Liver Study Shows that Carbohydrate Restriction Causes Statistical Anomalies

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. A new study suggests that carbohydrate restriction may be more effective than calorie restriction in reducing fat stored in the liver.
  2. The study highlights the importance of considering factors like choline content in foods when analyzing results of carbohydrate restriction.
  3. The study's methodology and statistical analysis raise questions about the true efficacy of carbohydrate restriction compared to calorie restriction.

How to Properly Interpret Ex Vivo Studies — Gluten and Leaky Gut As an Example

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Studies conducted in isolated human cells or tissues are not direct human studies, but can help generate hypotheses, explain existing data, and provide molecular details.
  2. To confirm that a phenomenon occurs in humans, a double-blind, controlled trial is necessary, like the study conducted by Dr. Fasano's group in celiac patients.
  3. Existing evidence suggests that non-celiac gluten-sensitive patients do not have leaky guts, but there may be subsets of non-celiac subjects who react to gluten; further research is needed.

Gluten Sensitivity — Promises And Problems

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. A well-controlled study found evidence of non-celiac gluten sensitivity, but the gluten used was chemically modified, raising questions about its relevance to regular bread consumption.
  2. The study raised concerns about the placebo effect and lacked biochemical evidence to support self-reported symptoms, emphasizing the need for further investigation.
  3. Despite limitations, the study signifies progress in understanding non-celiac gluten sensitivity, paving the way for more rigorous research on wheat intolerance.

Wheat: In Search of Scientific Objectivity and New Year’s Resolutions

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Consider going gluten-free or Paleo if you have unresolved health problems and suspect gluten sensitivity. It can help you understand your body better.
  2. Be cautious of jumping to conclusions based on incomplete or uncontrolled studies. Verify findings through proper research and controls.
  3. Personal experiences and published literature can complement each other in improving our understanding of health. Sharing results can benefit everyone involved.

Is Butter High in AGEs?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Butter may not be as high in AGEs as some sources claim. A study found that whole milk actually contains 40% more CML than butter.
  2. Measuring AGE content in foods using mass spectrometry is more accurate than immunoassays. Mass spectrometry reflects reality, but is more expensive.
  3. Evaporation of milk and certain cooking methods significantly increase AGE content in foods like bread crust and beef, surpassing the AGE levels in butter.

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 Research
  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.

New Evidence of Vitamins A and D Synergism, Can They Cure Diabetes? Chinese Researchers Cite My “Cod Liver OIl Debate” Article

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Vitamins A and D synergize to increase production of each other's receptors, flipping on the 'neurogenin-3' switch in pancreatic stem cells.
  2. The cooperative effect of vitamins A and D suggests they may be key to curing type 1 diabetes.
  3. Chinese researchers defend cod liver oil's use in pregnancy and refer to an article highlighting the benefits in a specific case.

Coconut Not Only Protects Your Liver From Alcohol — But From a Diet Deficient in Meat and Eggs Too!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Research
  1. Saturated fats like coconut oil can protect the liver from alcohol-induced fatty liver disease and a diet deficient in meat and eggs.
  2. High-fat feeding can induce fatty liver disease, but the type of fat matters - coconut oil and butter are better choices than corn oil.
  3. A diet rich in coconut oil can significantly protect against fatty liver disease caused by deficiencies in methionine and choline, which are abundant in meat and eggs.