Chapter 1 Proteins

Now while proteins come in over 100,000 forms they are all built up from around 20 components called amino acids. You can think of amino acids like beads on a string and the proteins as the final necklace. The functionality of the protein necklace depends upon its amino acid beads. The term amino refers to the ammonium molecule which can be found somewhere in an amino acid ..

Posted by Ben Fuchs in 8 Chapters of Good Nutrition, Nutrition

Fungicidal Effects of Zoloft

In a paper published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, doctors describe the fungicidal effects of Zoloft on three patients being treated for depression with concomitant vaginal yeast infections. Apparently all three patients experienced improvements in symptoms associated with their fungal infections while taking the anti-depressant medication.

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HMB, PMS, Problems & Solutions

It’s VERY important to stay away from highly processed foods, trans fatty acids and hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats. Anything that induces digestive stress should be avoided too. The systemic inflammation that can arise from hard to process foods can make matters far worse than would otherwise be. Also, too many refined carbs can wreak havoc with insulin and sugar ..

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Cholesterol and Computer Chips

It turns out that something called “ferroelectricity” (the property non-ordinarily electrical materials have to store energy), plays a significant role in heart health. Even though ferroelectricity is a specific type of electrical energy, non-technical readers of this post can simply think of it as plain old household electricity (whatever that is!).

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The Thrill of Krill Oil

The most striking health benefits of Krill Oil involve anti-inflammation. Omega 3s in general have anti inflammatory properties, but it seems that all of the unusual biochemical compounds found in Krill give this stuff some extra powerful anti inflammatory effects. A recent study published in Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that just a 300mg daily dose of Krill Oil ..

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