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  1. Glycotoxins Glycotoxins December 28, 2011

    Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in our diet are thought to accelerate the aging process.

  2. How the Institute of Medicine arrived at their vitamin D recommendation How the Institute of Medicine arrived at their vitamin D recommendation December 13, 2011

    The latest revision of the official vitamin D recommendations were based on the body’s reaction to protect bone health, but what about the other three dozen affected organs?

  3. Vitamin D and mortality may be a U-shaped curve Vitamin D and mortality may be a U-shaped curve December 8, 2011

    Vitamin D deficiency may shorten one’s lifespan, but getting too much vitamin D may also adversely affect longevity.

  4. Is vitamin D the new vitamin E? Is vitamin D the new vitamin E? December 7, 2011

    The Institute of Medicine’s conservative position on vitamin D is understandable given the history of hyped vitamin supplements (vitamin A, beta carotene, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E) that turned out worthless or worse.

  5. Evolutionary argument for optimal vitamin D level Evolutionary argument for optimal vitamin D level December 6, 2011

    Should the vitamin D levels found in lifeguards be considered the norm for our species given the fact that we evolved running around naked all day in equatorial Africa?

  1. Vitamin D recommendations changed Vitamin D recommendations changed December 5, 2011

    The Institute of Medicine tripled their official vitamin D recommendation based on target blood levels that indicate a large percentage of the U.S. population is deficient.

  2. Calcium absorption: soy milk versus cow milk Calcium absorption: soy milk versus cow milk August 28, 2011

    Soymilk (soya milk) should be shaken before pouring to get at the calcium that settles to the bottom.

  3. Is Protein Bad to the Bone? Is Protein Bad to the Bone? May 16, 2011

    The best available science on protein intake and osteoporosis risk.

  4. Long-Term Vegan Bone Health Long-Term Vegan Bone Health February 15, 2011

    The bone mineral density of vegans compared to omnivores.

  5. How to Treat Diabetes How to Treat Diabetes December 25, 2010

    The American Diabetes Association diet head-to-head against a vegan diet.

  1. Red Tea, Honeybush, & Chamomile Red Tea, Honeybush, & Chamomile September 27, 2010

    Studies on the growth of human cancer cells in a Petri dish suggest herbal tea benefits.

  2. Is Coffee Bad For You? Is Coffee Bad For You? September 24, 2010

    The cholesterol-raising compounds of coffee are removed by a plain paper filter.

  3. Omnivore vs. Vegan Nutrient Deficiencies Omnivore vs. Vegan Nutrient Deficiencies September 11, 2010

    Average vegan diets tend to be deficient in three nutrients, whereas average omnivores tend to unfortunately be deficient in seven.