Nutrition

Voluntary Erythropoiesis? Smoking!
NIACIN = Nicotinic acid- Biochem. A colorless, water soluble compound, C6 H5 NO2, prepared by the oxidation of nicotine and forming part of the vitamin B complex, used to prevent pellagra. PELLAGRA - PATHOL. A disease characterized by gastric disturbance, skin eruptions, etc..., caused by a deficiency of nicotini... 24 Feb 2007 19:23

Golden Ratio - HDL:LDL = 1:1.618
Cholesterol. Standard High Density Lipid - 61.8. Standard Low Density Lipid - 100. LDL/HDL = 1.618. Nature is amazing! ... 25 Feb 2007 00:24

Recovering from severe heart failure
: Heart Lung Circ. 2007 Feb 19; [Epub ahead of print]Antioxidant Therapy for Severe Cardiac Failure Induced by Iron Overload Secondary to Dyserythropoietic Anaemia. van der Merwe J, Leong JY, Kaye D, Opat S, Bergin PJ, Taylor AJ, Rosenfeldt F. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; ... 24 Feb 2007 19:23

fasting...
Hi, I was reading that when people come off a fast they gain back the fat. I was wondering if they start weight training, as they increase the caloric intake over a few days; instead of gaining fat is it possible they gain muscle? ... 24 Feb 2007 19:23

Pellegrino and Perrier any good?
Many of the premium drinking water such as Pellegrino and Perrier, they are carbonated (sparkling) water. While there is no caffaine and no sugar added, is it still good for us? I do feel a little bit addicted to Pellegrino... but since Da Vinci also drank it, i am not sure if it is bad. of course, i think Da... 24 Feb 2007 19:23

Curcumin–phospholipid complex in oxidative stress
International Journal of Pharmaceutics Volume 330, Issues 1-2 , 7 February 2007, Pages 155-163 doi:10.1016/j.ijpharm.2006.09.025 Copyright © 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Curcumin–phospholipid complex: Preparation, therapeutic evaluation and pharmacokinetic study in rats Kuntal Maitia, Kakali Muk... 24 Feb 2007 19:23

anti-bodies - sign of infection or immunity?
"During acute HIV infection, prior to the appearance of antibody (window period or pre-seroconversion), HIV infection can be confirmed only by the demonstration of circulating p24 antigen, or by the presence of viral RNA or DNA..." This is ludicrous. "Viral RNA" is smaller than the virus itself, but no matter w... 5 Mar 2007 13:22

The diminishing returns of healthy eating - about clogged arteries
On Feb 22, 8:38 am, Enrico C <use_replyto_addr...(a)devils.com> wrote: On 16 Feb 2007 07:18:19 -0800, TC wrote: Interesting post. I would've thought that the high fat sausages would've clogged his arteries in no time flat. And that the high-carb waffles, made with flour and served with maple syru... 26 Feb 2007 10:46

Recipe For Healthy Garlic: Crush Before Cooking
According to the study Cavagnaro PF, Camargo A, Galmarini CR, Simon PW. Effect of Cooking on Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Antiplatelet Activity and Thiosulfinates Content. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Feb 21;55(4):1280-1288. Epub 2007 Jan 27. PMID: 17256959 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] <http://pubs.acs.org/cgi... 24 Feb 2007 19:23

Medical Pot Advocates Sue Feds Over False Info
Medical pot advocates sue feds over false info Josh Richman, STAFF WRITER Article Last Updated: 02/21/2007 12:38:02 PM PST ASA Executive Director Steph Sherer. Read the full complaint.(PDF) (Photo courtesy of Americans for Safe Access) Medical marijuana advocates have sued the federal Department of Health an... 24 Feb 2007 19:23