The sulfur microbial diet and cancer risk
The sulfur microbial diet is associated with increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer precursors Background & Aims:Diet may contribute to the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) before age 50 (early-onset CRC). Microbial metabolism of dietary sulfur produces hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a gastrointestinal carcinogen that cannot be easily measured at scale. As a result, evidence…
Some Intentionally Bad Diets Used in Animal Studies to Induce Disease
Scientists use intentionally unhealthy diets in laboratory animals to study obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gut disorders, neurodegeneration, and other health conditions. These diets help researchers understand disease mechanisms and test potential treatments. 🔬 Common Experimental Diets Used to Induce Disease in Animals Diet Name Purpose (Induced Disease/Condition) Key Features Example Study Models High-Fat Diet (HFD)…
🌿 Sulfur Microbial Diet: What It Is and How It Affects Your Health
The Sulfur Microbial Diet refers to the way certain gut bacteria metabolize sulfur-containing foods, impacting gut health, inflammation, and overall well-being. Some sulfur-metabolizing bacteria produce beneficial compounds, while others generate harmful byproducts like hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), which can contribute to digestive disorders and inflammation. 🧪 How Sulfur is Processed in the Gut1️⃣ Dietary Sulfur Sources…
Want to Get Fat and Sick? Eat Sugar with Butter!
High sugar and butter (HSB) diet induces obesity and metabolic syndrome with decrease in regulatory T cells in adipose tissue of mice Objective: The purpose of the study was to develop a novel diet based on standard AIN93G diet that would be able to induce experimental obesity and impair immune regulation with high concentrations of both…
Is it better to take amino acid supplements with food or alone?
The best way to take amino acid supplements depends on your goal, type of amino acid, and absorption efficiency. Here’s a breakdown of when it’s better to take them with food vs. on an empty stomach. ✅ Take Amino Acids on an Empty Stomach If:1️⃣ You’re Taking Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) or Branched-Chain Amino Acids…
Food Aversions: Causes and Reasons
Food aversion is the opposite of food cravings—a strong dislike or repulsion toward certain foods. It can be caused by physical, psychological, or metabolic factors and may indicate underlying health conditions or nutrient imbalances. 🍽️ Common Causes of Food Aversions🩺 1. Nutrient Imbalances & Body Signals🔹 The body might reject certain foods if it doesn’t…
Are Cravings a Sign of Nutrient Deficiency?
Cravings can sometimes indicate a nutrient deficiency, but they can also be influenced by hormones, emotions, habits, or even gut bacteria. While not all cravings are linked to deficiencies, some patterns suggest the body might be signaling a need for specific nutrients. 🍽️ Common Food Cravings and Their Possible Nutrient Deficiencies 🧠 Other Causes of…
Do People Lie in Questionaries?
“Indeed, lots of people who self-identify as plant-eaters don’t really eat that way, Glynn Tonsor, a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, told me. He runs the national Monthly Meat Demand Monitor, which asks survey respondents to self-declare their diets and then report what they ate the day before. “The number that tell…
Vegetable oils and their Susceptibility to Peroxidation
Cooking oil peroxidation causes Alzheimer’s: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37693644/ Given the tremendous number of worldwide people suffering various lifestyle-related diseases, it is valuable to consider how ω-6 PUFA-rich vegetable oils is implicated for the organ disorder. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36819480/ Linoleic Acid and Its Susceptibility to PeroxidationLinoleic acid (LA) (found in soybean, corn, sunflower oil) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)…
How my Mother Was Accused of Trying to Poison a Patient
It was 1953, at the time of the infamous Doctors Plot. In the last throes of Stalin’s rule a huge antisemitic campaign has begun. It was supposed to culminate with pogroms and mass deportations of Jews to Siberia. My mother was then a young doctor at a clinic treating coal miners in Stalino (now Donetzk).…