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Bee propolis vs flu & diabetes

< propolis (black squares) vs antiviral drug (black triangles) 70% survival in propolis group vs 0% without https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1177/095632020801900102?src=getftr We used the dose of 10 mg/kg of AF-08 as the dose for mice corresponding to the dose used as a human...

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Vitamin K reduces vascular stiffness, blood pressure in humans

The topic of vitamin K and blood pressure has been coming up for years among followers of Peat. He mentioned several cases, of which he had first-hand knowledge, where people managed to significantly and rapidly reduce their blood pressure by taking large doses of vitamin K. A number of...

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“However, other humans studies with severe chronic conditions (e.g. multiple sclerosis) have demonstrated that 2-4 tablets of aspirin lower mortality in those patients too, and there is also a yeast study showing that the human-equivalent dose (HED) of about 1g aspirin daily increased maximum lifespan by 400%! So, there does seem to be a dose-dependent benefit for aspirin dosage and for most people the benefits for overall health and lifespan probably continue to increase up to 2-3 tablets (325mg each) daily. For those who are prone to bleeding or concerned about aspirin's pro-bleeding effects, taking 1mg vitamin K2 (MK-4) or 100mcg MK-7 for every tablet of aspirin taken daily should negate most of those bleeding risks (which are overblown by Big Pharma to start with).”

Aspirin lowers all-cause mortality

A fascinating study, which highlights once again that there is a lot more to aspirin than "COX inhibition" (as medicine would have us believe). The study was done on ICU patients only, but I view that as an even stronger evidence in favor of aspirin, since ICU patients are in a very precarious...

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“….some research shows that it may help men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. Its libido-boosting powers come from the amino acid citrulline, which is concentrated in the rind.

One studyTrusted Source showed that taking L-citrulline supplements can improve erections without many of the potential side effects associated with Viagra.”

4 Watermelon Rind Benefits

The possible benefits of watermelon rind include better heart health, and even a better time in bed.

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“One recent study found that 500 mL (about one quart) of tea made with 20 grams (about 0.7 ounces) of dried nettle leaves, steeped for 30 minutes, contains 76 mg of magnesium, which represents about 20-25% of men's and women's daily requirement, respectively.”

https://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/nettle-tea-benefits-zbcz1506/#:~:text=One%20recent%20study%20found%20that%20500%20mL%20(about%20one%20quart,and%20women's%20daily%20requirement%2C%20respectively.

 

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“The Best Calcium Supplement Is None​

It’s important to protect your bone strength and guard against fractures as you age, but taking a supplement isn’t the best way to do that, says Erin Michos, MD, MHS , associate director of preventive cardiology for theCiccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease . “A nutrient in pill form is not processed in the body the same way as it is when ingested from a food source. Furthermore, people believe that the proof that calcium supplements fortify bones is more robust than it really is,” she says. “The truth is, the research is inconclusive. But there is a growing body of evidence that suggests no health benefit, or even worse, that calcium supplements may be harmful.”

Multiple studies have found that there’s little to no benefit to taking calcium supplements for the prevention of hip fractures. On the other hand, recent studies have linked calcium supplements with an increased risk of colon polyps (small growths in the large intestine that can become cancerous) and kidney stones, which are hard masses usually formed in the kidneys from an accumulation of calcium and other substances. Additionally, a 2016 study by Michos and her colleagues suggested that calcium supplements may increase the risk of calcium buildup in the heart’s arteries.

“I’m very concerned about the potential for calcium supplements to contribute to heart attacks and heart disease,” says Michos. “The body can’t process more than 500 milligrams of calcium at a time. If you take a supplement with more than that, your body has to do something with the excess. It’s possible that higher calcium levels in the blood could trigger blood clots or that calcium could be deposited along artery walls, which would contribute to the narrowing of blood vessels.””

Calcium Supplements: Should You Take Them?

Calcium supplements aren’t necessary for most women and could be dangerous. Learn why they aren’t good for you, and what you can do to keep your bones strong.

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“The UL for magnesium is 350 milligrams from supplements only. High-dose supplements can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and cramping in some people. Extra magnesium from food is safe because the kidneys will eliminate excess amounts in urine.”

Magnesium

Magnesium is naturally present in a variety of foods, available as a supplement, and an ingredient in antacids and laxatives. The mineral plays an important role in assisting more than 300 enzymes …

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At the 129 minute mark of this video, I am stunned to hear good things about nicotine. Nicotine is high in nightshades, especially potatoes, eggplant, and green tomatoes has 10 times more than the red ones….

THE ANTIDOTE | The Explosive Truth, Origin and Antidote for C-19 - Forbidden Knowledge TV

https://rumble.com/embed/v3j1r5v/?pub=bp7gd Watch this explosive interview with Dr Bryan Ardis and Jason Shurka exposing the truth, origin, and unexpected antidote for C19 that ravaged the world. Dr Bryan Ardis is a renowned doctor and researcher who has been at the forefront of uncovering the...

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“D supplements deplete Copper. Aside from depleting Vitamin A, which you NEED to ACTIVATE Copper too, Vitamin D supplementation triggers the synthesis of metallothionein, a protein that binds up copper in the body in a MAJOR way. Without Copper, you can't make ENERGY OR manage iron.”

“D supplements deplete Magnesium. Magnesium is needed in almost EVERY single step of Vitamin D synthesis AND conversion from storage to active. We’re already magnesium-deficient as a society and taking Vitamin D supplements exacerbates this.

D supplements deplete Potassium. We’ve known this for almost 60 years!!! Vitamin D supplementation depletes our cells of Potassium in our kidneys and potentially other organs. When Potassium leaves our cells, it leaves them more vulnerable to an increase in Calcium and Iron in the cells...where they SHOULD NOT be (hello kidney stones!).”

Vitamin D Supplements Deplete Key Nutrients

I’ve been getting TONS of questions about Vitamin D supplements...so here we go with another goodie. As you’ve seen from my previous posts, I’m NOT a fan of Vitamin D aka Hormone-D supplementation. 💊 Here are the main reasons I think they’re unhelpful and potential harmful to health...

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“For example, whey protein contains much more tryptophan than whole milk or cheese does, and would tend to suppress the thyroid and activate the whole serotonin-stress system. Whey might be good for fattening pigs, but its acceptance in the health food industry as a powdered protein supplement is just another example of the harmful effects of serotonin mythology.”-Ray Peat, PhD

Whey. Ever Ok?

I’m been able to find these 2 quotes regarding whey protein powder: “Whey, which is sold as a protein supplement, and egg whites contain too much tryptophan and can be antithyroid if used excessively.” -Ray Peat, PhD “For example, whey protein contains much more tryptophan than whole milk or...

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Sounds like how they ate in the good old days….


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Vitamin K level, not Vitamin E may explain cancer link

This article claims that there is renewed interest in using vitamin E for cancer prevention and that the initial results linking alpha tocopherol to cancer could be invalid. In some cases, the analysis may have been affected by the similarity of structure between vitamin E and K, and the higher...

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Sarah: You've mentioned that baking soda added to spinach and chard helps to block oxalic acid and to release the minerals from the cellulose fibers ?

Peat: Yes. It happens that baking soda has some of the same benefits that niacinamide has; it helps your body to excrete phosphate more easily. And anything that helps your body make carbon dioxide helps to excrete phosphate. And salt and calcium help to stimulate the production of carbon dioxide. So, foods that are high in calcium and moderate in sodium will help to get rid of any excess phosphate.

KMUD: Phosphate And Calcium Metablolism (2012)

I've paraphrased and reworded some stuff from callers and interviewers because they make their statements hideously long for what they're actually saying and provide little useful info. All of Peat's words are 100% as heard, this transcript is unverified but should be almost all correct, feel...

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“Some of the current publicity that is used to promote the fact that melatonin is used to make you go to sleep, it happens to be also a thing that goes up during hibernation, and its function is to lower the body temperature, and remember the hospitalized patients -- the ones who had the lowest temperatures were the least likely to survive, because as the thyroid goes down and your body temperature falls, you lose a lot of your immune functions and tissue repair capacity. So lowering your body temperature does make you hibernate and it does make you sleep, but you don't want to use something out of context to force that.

The studies that have been used to advocate melatonin's possibly anti-aging effect were done on mice and rats, and it turns out that they are very opposite to human beings and pigs, because they work at night in general and sleep in the daytime, and so melatonin for them has exactly the opposite meaning that it does for people and pigs. And for example, in humans and rats, melatonin raises prolactin, but in humans, prolactin knocks out progesterone production and causes infertility and stress and osteoperosis for example.” -Ray Peat

 

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“Clearly, calcium in the wrong places – a problem that could be exacerbated by calcium supplementation – is a major health risk.

What causes calcium to go in the wrong places? Deficiencies of vitamin D and vitamin K2 are common reasons. Deficiencies of both are widespread. Vitamin K2 deficiency is a known cause of vascular calcification.

A few years ago, a group of New Zealand researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial that found that over five years, older women taking calcium supplements doubled their risk of heart attack compared to women taking a placebo. [4]

Now, the same group has conducted a systematic review of calcium supplementation studies which confirms the link between calcium supplementation and heart attacks. Dr. Mark Bolland of the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and colleagues report that calcium supplementation increases the risk of heart attack by 31%, the risk of stroke by 20% and the risk of death by 9%. [5]”

https://perfecthealthdiet.com/category/nutrients/calcium/

 

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“Most goiters now are from estrogen-like effects, but they used to be from iodine deficiency. Chronic excess iodine tends to cause thyroiditis, regardless of the gland’s size. The amounts used by Abraham and Flechas are much larger than this — very toxic doses, enough to cause severe thyroid problems.” -Ray Peat

 

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“Guy Abraham and some of his followers claim that an iodine deficiency can be shown by the quick disappearance of a spot of iodine painted on the skin. The skin test of iodine deficiency is completely unscientific. Iodine is converted to colorless iodide by reductants, including vitamin C, glutathione, and thiosulphate. “G. Abraham’s Iodine Test Kit contains iodine overdose pills. The test is completely irrational. It implies that the body should be saturated with iodine.” -Ray Peat

 

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“It’s easy to recognize a chronic iodine deficiency, because it causes the thyroid gland to enlarge. Goiters can be caused in various ways, for example by being exposed to various goitrogens, including excess iodine, or by excessive estrogen and deficient progesterone, as well as by an iodine deficiency. “However, a chronic excess of iodine is harder to recognize, because it can produce a variety of degenerative changes. Measurement of the average daily iodine intake or excretion in the urine would be needed to confirm an excess. High iodine intake can suppress TSH, and since high TSH is pro-inflammatory, the iodine can have some protective anti-inflammatory actions, but in the long run, the thyroid suppression becomes a problem.” -Ray Peat