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Dietary Sources of the “Longevity Vitamin” Ergothioneine
What are the benefits of ergothioneine for longevity? It may be even more important to include mushrooms (or tempeh) in our diet as we age. Note that unlike oyster mushrooms, white, crimini, portobello, shiitake, and morel mushrooms should not be eaten raw. I have a video coming out about this but wanted to give everyone […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Are Pre-Cut Vegetables Just as Healthy?
Endotoxins can build up on pre-chopped vegetables and undermine some of their benefits. Here are those old videos I mentioned: The Exogenous Endotoxin Theory ( ) and Dead Meat Bacteria Endotoxemia ( ). For some other practical veggie vids check out Best Way to Cook Vegetables ( ) and How to Cook Greens ( ). […]
Continue readingAre There Any Side Effects to Taking Creatine?
Is creatine bad for you? A misinterpretation of lab tests may explain concerns over kidney safety with creatine supplementation. If you missed it, check out the previous video: What Is Creatine? Can It Treat Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss with Age)? ( ). I first talked about the contamination issue a decade ago in Creatine Brain Fuel […]
Continue readingWhat Is Creatine? Can It Treat Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss with Age)?
What are the benefits of creatine for the elderly? When accompanied by a progressive strength-training regimen, 3 grams of creatine a day may improve muscle performance in older adults. Stay tuned for Are There Any Side Effects to Taking Creatine? ( ), the follow-up video. Learn about the connection between creatine and homocysteine in Should […]
Continue readingFriday Favorites: Foods that Help Headache and Migraine Relief
Plant-based diets are put to the test for treating migraine headaches. I’ve previously covered ginger ( ) and topical lavender ( ) for migraines. Saffron ( ) may help relieve PMS symptoms, including headaches. A more exotic way a plant-based can prevent headaches is by helping to keep tapeworms out of your brain ( ). […]
Continue readingSoy Milk for Vaginal Menopause Symptoms
Soy foods may explain why Japanese-American women not only have the lowest rates of hot flashes in the United States but also have the lowest rates of vaginal dryness. This is the third and final video in this series on vaginal menopause symptoms. The first two were The Best Moisturizers and Lubricants for Vaginal Menopause […]
Continue readingAloe for the Treatment of Advanced Metastatic Cancer
The effects of aloe both on radiation burns caused by cancer treatment and on the cancer itself. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: Here are the links to the videos I referred to: Is Aloe Vera Gel the Best Treatment for Lichen Planus ( ) and Is Aloe […]
Continue readingThe Hispanic Paradox: Why Do Latinos Live Longer?
Time to spill the beans on why U.S. Hispanics tend to live the longest despite less education on average, a higher poverty rate, and worse access to health care. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: Data like this support my Daily Dozen ( ) recommendation for eating legumes […]
Continue readingThe Scientific Consensus on a Healthy Diet
The leading risk factor for death in the United States is the American diet. The importance of a healthy diet in preventive healthcare. New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: NutritionFacts.org is a proud supporter of the True Health Initiative. Check out . For more on the American Heart […]
Continue readingWhich Nut Fights Cancer Better?
Within hours the blood of those fed walnuts is able to suppress the growth of breast cancer cells in a petri dish. Which nut might work best, though–almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, or walnuts? New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: Here's the […]
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