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1. Quercetin is an aromatase inhibitor which also reduces the metastatic potential of cancer cells.
2. NAC is a good chelator of lead and mercury.
2. NAC is a good chelator of lead and mercury.
3. Pomegranate juice lowers CRP and interleukin-6 by
even 30-32%.
4. Shilajit and raw honey are great mineral sources.
even 30-32%.
4. Shilajit and raw honey are great mineral sources.
5. Vitamin A has been found equally effective to the administration of testosterone on teenagers with delayed pubertal onset.
6. In a rat study, it was concluded that the MK-4 form of Vitamin K2 affected the testes ability to produce testosterone by up to 70%.
6. In a rat study, it was concluded that the MK-4 form of Vitamin K2 affected the testes ability to produce testosterone by up to 70%.
7. Vitamin C protects the Leydig cells in the testes from oxidative stressors, up-regulates enzyme activity in them and can even regenerate damaged testosterone molecules.
8. Prolactin is a dopamine antagonist and vitamin B6 and zinc are great prolactin antagonists.
8. Prolactin is a dopamine antagonist and vitamin B6 and zinc are great prolactin antagonists.
9. Magnesium lowers the levels of unbound SHBG in the body, by binding to it leading to more free Testosterone in the body by levels up to 40% in some studies.
10. Royal jelly supports the conversion from DHEA to testosterone.
10. Royal jelly supports the conversion from DHEA to testosterone.
11. Prolactin is greatly governed by the thyroid and if you find yourself lethargic even 3-4 hours after sex, this is one of the most common signs of high prolactin caused by suboptimal thyroid performance.
12. Shilajit can increase sperm count by even up to 60%.
12. Shilajit can increase sperm count by even up to 60%.
13. Chamomile contains apigenin which helps deliver cholesterol to the mitochondria in the testes and without sufficient amounts of apigenin, testes can not produce enough testosterone but it also contains chrysin which helps to block the enzyme aromatase.
14. Serotonin induces swelling in the mitochondria.
15. Men with androgenic alopecia have higher levels of prostaglandin D2 in their scalps which is a breakdown product of PUFA.
16. PUFAs dysregulate the function of the beta cells.
15. Men with androgenic alopecia have higher levels of prostaglandin D2 in their scalps which is a breakdown product of PUFA.
16. PUFAs dysregulate the function of the beta cells.
17. CoQ10, carnitine and taurine are able to protect the heart against the toxic threat of chemotherapeutic drugs.
18. Milk thistle prevents the depletion of glutathione.
19. More than half of the magnesium in our body is stored in bones and the remaining in various tissues.
18. Milk thistle prevents the depletion of glutathione.
19. More than half of the magnesium in our body is stored in bones and the remaining in various tissues.
20. Biotin improves the texture of the skin by preventing oxidative damage, is essential in improving the cognitive functioning of the brain by repairing the brain cells, is extremely important for our vision and is helpful for people suffering from kidney problems.
21. Manganese is also necessary for GnRH which makes it a crucial mineral for fertility.
22. The mitochondria depend on copper for energy metabolism
23. Iodine and vitamin D are crucial in order for the gut to make antimicrobial peptides.
22. The mitochondria depend on copper for energy metabolism
23. Iodine and vitamin D are crucial in order for the gut to make antimicrobial peptides.
24. Vitamin A, riboflavin (B2), vitamin D, pregnenolone and glycine are all endotoxin (TLR4) antagonists.
25. A low carb diet suppresses your immune system.
25. A low carb diet suppresses your immune system.
26. Bromelain reduces exercise-induced muscle damage.
27. Estrogen lowers the availability of oxygen and progesterone increases it.
28. Riboflavin, is essential component for mitochondrial respiratory enzymes.
29. Estrogen interferes with the formation of NAD.
27. Estrogen lowers the availability of oxygen and progesterone increases it.
28. Riboflavin, is essential component for mitochondrial respiratory enzymes.
29. Estrogen interferes with the formation of NAD.
30. Mitochondria consume over 90% of the oxygen used by cells so they are very vulnerable to oxidative stress.
31. A magnesium deficiency is a major cause of nitric oxide excess.
31. A magnesium deficiency is a major cause of nitric oxide excess.
32. A deficiency of lactoperoxidase can and most often is the underlying cause of Hashimoto’s.
33. Our body uses vitamin A faster than any other fat soluble vitamin.
34. Stress hormones downregulate the process of cellular respiration.
33. Our body uses vitamin A faster than any other fat soluble vitamin.
34. Stress hormones downregulate the process of cellular respiration.
35. The rise in stress hormones (low blood sugar/fasting being one of them) like adrenaline triggers manic episodes.
36. Melatonin inhibits GABA.
37. Inhibition LOX, triggers immediate apoptosis in a variety of cancers.
36. Melatonin inhibits GABA.
37. Inhibition LOX, triggers immediate apoptosis in a variety of cancers.
38. Sunlight and pregnenolone prevent testicular atrophy (even in steroid usage).
39. Melatonin supplements elevate serotonin.
40. Boron can protect you against pesticide and herbicide induced oxidative stress.
39. Melatonin supplements elevate serotonin.
40. Boron can protect you against pesticide and herbicide induced oxidative stress.
41. TUDCA is great for SIBO.
42. Iodine promotes the function of Leydig cells.
43. Liver disease increases SHBG more thna xenoestrogens do in a lot of cases.
44. Age spots are marks of oxidation.
42. Iodine promotes the function of Leydig cells.
43. Liver disease increases SHBG more thna xenoestrogens do in a lot of cases.
44. Age spots are marks of oxidation.
45. Copper is absorbed in the upper small intestine and a lot of people with sibo can actually be deficient in copper.
46. Creatine can regulate GLUT4.
47. Pine pollen increases SOD.
48. Ginger increases NGF.
46. Creatine can regulate GLUT4.
47. Pine pollen increases SOD.
48. Ginger increases NGF.
49. Bacopa Monnieri improves BDNF production.
50. Grounding increases HRV high frequencies by over 60%.
51. A B1 and Mg deficiency shifts glucose metabolism to where lactate and free glutamates are being released.
50. Grounding increases HRV high frequencies by over 60%.
51. A B1 and Mg deficiency shifts glucose metabolism to where lactate and free glutamates are being released.
52. A B5, B3 and B2 deficiency also harm glucose metabolism since PDH also utilizes CoA, lipoamide, NADH and FAD.
53. Emodin inhibits fatty acid synthase and promotes mitochondrial respiration.
54. Endotoxins disrupt oxidative metabolism.
53. Emodin inhibits fatty acid synthase and promotes mitochondrial respiration.
54. Endotoxins disrupt oxidative metabolism.
55. Glycine and manganese have antispastic activities.
56. Fungi require sufficient methionine in order to grow.
57. The major route of iron elimination is through the skin. B1 and taurine help remove iron through this route which can temporarily cause acne.
56. Fungi require sufficient methionine in order to grow.
57. The major route of iron elimination is through the skin. B1 and taurine help remove iron through this route which can temporarily cause acne.
58. The interruption of the kynurenine pathway causes hair loss.
59. Oxidative stress lowers dopamine by reducing BH4.
60. Aspartame and MSG are excitotoxic and cause anxiety and brain fog in a lot of people.
61. The pulp in juices contributes to endotoxin.
59. Oxidative stress lowers dopamine by reducing BH4.
60. Aspartame and MSG are excitotoxic and cause anxiety and brain fog in a lot of people.
61. The pulp in juices contributes to endotoxin.
62. Manuka honey contains an antibacterial compound called methylglyoxal.
63. Most people nowadays are severely depleted in vitamin E due to iron and PUFA.
64. Reducing tryptophan can restore fertility in some cases.
63. Most people nowadays are severely depleted in vitamin E due to iron and PUFA.
64. Reducing tryptophan can restore fertility in some cases.
65. Biotin (B7) helps lower ammonia levels in the body,
66. Endotoxin inhibits the release of LH.
67. A deficit of the animo acid tyrosine can cause a deficiency in transferrin.
68. Heavy metal exposure causes ultrastructural mitochondrial alterations.
66. Endotoxin inhibits the release of LH.
67. A deficit of the animo acid tyrosine can cause a deficiency in transferrin.
68. Heavy metal exposure causes ultrastructural mitochondrial alterations.
69. Estrogen block the secretion of thyroxin.
70. Cortisol causes breakage of the nuclear chromosomes.
71. Lactic acid inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase.
70. Cortisol causes breakage of the nuclear chromosomes.
71. Lactic acid inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase.
72. B vitamins are essential in the citric acid cycle:
1) Thiamine (B1) is essential for TPP.
2) Riboflavin (B2) is essential for FAD.
3) Niacin (B3) is essential for NAD.
4) Pantothenic acid is essential for CoA.
1) Thiamine (B1) is essential for TPP.
2) Riboflavin (B2) is essential for FAD.
3) Niacin (B3) is essential for NAD.
4) Pantothenic acid is essential for CoA.
73. Vitamin A and saturated fats are essential in order for cholesterol to be converted to progesterone.
74. Taurine regulates the expression of IRS1 and GLUT4.
75. CoQ10 has been shown to reduce HbA1c levels in type II diabetics.
74. Taurine regulates the expression of IRS1 and GLUT4.
75. CoQ10 has been shown to reduce HbA1c levels in type II diabetics.
76. The zinc chelator N,N,N′,N′-tetrakis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethylenediamine (TPEN) inhibits the release of histamine.
77. The Buteyko breathing technique is great for asthma and will help you with increasing CO2 levels.
77. The Buteyko breathing technique is great for asthma and will help you with increasing CO2 levels.
78. Excess methylation has been shown to exacerbate and even trigger autoimmune conditions and autistic spectrum disorders.
79. Lifting and running have been established as an intervention to induce mitochondrial biogenesis in young individuals.
79. Lifting and running have been established as an intervention to induce mitochondrial biogenesis in young individuals.
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