Tuesday, August 14, 2018
CAFFEINE REDUCES A WOMAN'S FERTILITY
Yep. Whether it's in the form of cola, chocolate, coffee or tea, caffeine reduces a woman's fertility.
Okay, but by how much? In other words, how much caffeine does one have to consume to see a drop in a woman's fecundity? And what is the percentage in reduction of a woman's fertility?
Some forms of caffeine I can't live without. I could if they were killing me, but anything less than that, no, I could not live without them. Those forms? Coffee and chocolate. As for coffee, I love it hot and black. And I am always on the lookout for the benefits, the risks, and the unknowns of coffee. The other is chocolate, 85% dark is best. One unknown of coffee that became less so to me yesterday was the fact that caffeine reduces fertility in women. Whoa! I'd never heard that before. But apparently, it has no effect on male fertility. Go figure.
The finding is an old one, 1989, in fact.
So if you're trying to get pregnant, ixnay on the coffee, eh. But not just coffee per se but caffeine. That means cola too, green tea, you know, that healthy drink. And probably the most painful form of caffeine that you'll need to jettison is chocolate. O, say it isn't so. Well, if' you're trying to get pregnant, ixnay, on the Cadbury, eh.
So we should qualify some terms. When the report says that caffeine reduces female fertility, what exactly does that mean? In other words, reduces it by how much? And how much coffee produced this effect? According to the study, it's 50%. So if you do drink coffee and you want to get pregnant, it means that you'll have to work twice as hard at getting pregnant. Hmm. Maybe there is an upside to drinking coffee while trying to get pregnant.
Okay, but by how much? In other words, how much caffeine does one have to consume to see a drop in a woman's fecundity? And what is the percentage in reduction of a woman's fertility?
Some forms of caffeine I can't live without. I could if they were killing me, but anything less than that, no, I could not live without them. Those forms? Coffee and chocolate. As for coffee, I love it hot and black. And I am always on the lookout for the benefits, the risks, and the unknowns of coffee. The other is chocolate, 85% dark is best. One unknown of coffee that became less so to me yesterday was the fact that caffeine reduces fertility in women. Whoa! I'd never heard that before. But apparently, it has no effect on male fertility. Go figure.
The finding is an old one, 1989, in fact.
104 healthy women who had been attempting to become pregnant for three months were interviewed about their use of caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and cigarettes. In their subsequent cycles, women who consumed more than the equivalent of one cup of coffee per day were half as likely to become pregnant, per cycle, as women who drank less. A dose-response effect was present.What's interesting is that these effects were discovered among competing products--alcohol and cigarette smoking--that I would have thought had detrimental effects on fertility. It is just interesting to see how certain products never get questioned and thus become legitimized as healthy or sociable. And so we render their effects on our bodies and mind as innocuous. But make no mistake, there is a war on out there, and the main theater of this battle is your body.
So if you're trying to get pregnant, ixnay on the coffee, eh. But not just coffee per se but caffeine. That means cola too, green tea, you know, that healthy drink. And probably the most painful form of caffeine that you'll need to jettison is chocolate. O, say it isn't so. Well, if' you're trying to get pregnant, ixnay, on the Cadbury, eh.
So we should qualify some terms. When the report says that caffeine reduces female fertility, what exactly does that mean? In other words, reduces it by how much? And how much coffee produced this effect? According to the study, it's 50%. So if you do drink coffee and you want to get pregnant, it means that you'll have to work twice as hard at getting pregnant. Hmm. Maybe there is an upside to drinking coffee while trying to get pregnant.
Fecundability of 104 healthy women attempting to become pregnant was halved by consumption of the equivalent of 1 cup of brewed coffee or more daily.
What I found interesting is that whereas caffeine interfered with pregnancy, analgesics, alcohol, marijuana, weight (like in being over or underweight), or the husband's caffeine consumption had no influence on fecundity.
Those consuming over 3150 mg caffeine per month, the median, were considered in the high consumption group, and those consuming less the low group. Fecundability, the probability of becoming clinically pregnant in a given menstrual cycle, when expressed as a ratio, averaged 0.59 over the 3rd to 8th cycle, and 0.53 after 6 more months in the high consumption group. Multivariate analysis, controlling for age, the frequency of intercourse, and age at menarche, found no effect for these variables, nor for smoking, vitamins, analgesics, alcohol, marijuana, weight, height, or husband's caffeine consumption.
Disappointing is the fact that the study was unable to discover how caffeine disrupts fertility. "The mechanism of action of caffeine on fecundability is unknown."
One piece of good news that came out of the study is that caffeine is NOT a carcinogen. That is good news and one less thing that you have to worry about if you do drink coffee.
Evaluation: There is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity in humans of caffeine. There is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity in experimental animals of caffeine. Overall evaluation: Caffeine is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).
Monday, August 13, 2018
Sunday, August 5, 2018
NIACIN DILATES BLOOD VESSELS & IMPROVES CIRCULATION TO AREAS STARVED OF OXYGEN & NUTRIENTS
First, a little background on Niacin. Niacin is vitamin B3.
Niacin (or nicotinic acid) is another name for vitamin B3, which is 1 of 8 B vitamins needed by the body to break down fats and proteins and to convert carbohydrates into energy. There are two other forms of niacin, nicotinamide (or niacinamide) and inositol hexanicotinate, which serve as sources of vitamin B3. This is why they can be referred to as "niacin." What many people fail to realize, however, is that these forms of niacin do not work in the same way as niacin.from Dr. David Williamson on "The Many Benefits of Niacin"
PLAIN NIACIN IS AMAZING
Niacin (or nicotinic acid as it’s referred to in medical circles) was the third B vitamin to be discovered (hence the name B3). It wasn’t until about 1943, though, that a couple of doctors reported that niacin worked wonders in relieving the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Unfortunately, their research was never well publicized, since that was around the time that drug companies were promoting their own miracle “cure” for arthritis—cortisone.
Niacin has a unique characteristic. If you haven’t experienced it personally, you’ve probably heard about the “flush” niacin can cause. As little as 50 mg of niacin can cause a flush in some people. While not dangerous, it can be uncomfortable, or even alarming, if you aren’t prepared for it. (Personally, I somewhat enjoy the sensation.)
Niacin causes the blood vessels to dilate or open up near the skin, which results in a hot, tingling sensation accompanied by a red flushing of the skin. Generally, by starting with low amounts of niacin (50 to 100 mg a day) and gradually increasing the dosage, a person can quickly build up a tolerance and avoid the flush. Taking niacin immediately following a meal will also lessen the flushing sensation. (Niacinamide, the alkaline form of niacin, doesn’t cause flushing and it works just as well for most things.)
Since niacin isn’t something that drug companies can patent, it’s of little interest to them. But whatever you do, don’t overlook niacin’s potential just because it’s been around so long, or because it sounds like too simple of a solution.
Keep in mind that all of the B vitamins actually work in conjunction with each other—which means you can expect better results if you take niacin or niacinamide along with a good multivitamin that contains a broad balance of B vitamins.
Several researchers have reported excellent results in arthritic patients using niacinamide. While niacin opens up the blood vessels near the surface and causes a flushing sensation, niacinamide only opens up the deep blood vessels like those surrounding the joints.
In cases of moderate arthritis, outstanding results have been produced by taking 1,000 to 1,500 mg a day. In more severe cases, as much as 3,000 mg to 4,000 mg have been recommended. In all instances, here and in the recommendations listed below, the dosage should be divided into five or six doses spread throughout the day rather than all at once. It should also be taken with the knowledge and supervision of your nutritionally oriented doctor.
CHOLESTEROL & TRIGLYCERIDES
One of the most effective and least expensive ways to lower blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) is to take 1,000 to 3,000 mg of niacin a day.
Patients using 1,000 mg the first day, 2,000 mg the second day, and 3,000 mg each day thereafter have seen as much as a 25 percent reduction in cholesterol levels, and a 50 percent reduction in triglycerides. (Blood lipid reduction is one case where niacinamide is not as effective as niacin.)
REVERSING HEART DISEASE
Heart patients on niacin treatment had less illness and lower death rates after five years when contrasted to those not using niacin. An even more astounding study revealed that niacin treatment actually reversed signs of heart disease in patients who had genetically related cholesterol problems.
Niacin lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. It reduces the blood fats called “very low-density lipoproteins,” which have been linked to heart disease and cancer. It improves the blood sugar problems that can lead to damage to the arterial walls. It dilates blood vessels, which improves the circulation to areas starved of oxygen and nutrients. The list of benefits goes on and on—and if that wasn’t enough, the stuff is dirt cheap.
Finish reading. It gets better. And then buy some Niacin. This may be the best medicine for the price. The cost/benefit ratio is in your favor.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
WE HAVE THE ANATOMY OF A COMMITTED HERBIVORE
h/t to that internet maven, property rights champion, Robert Wenzel.
As an African-American physician focusing on preventive medicine, Dr. Mills has delved into some of the environmental and societal influences affecting the health of African Americans and other racial/ethnic minorities. Dr. Mills has lectured and given research seminars across the United States and in Mexico and Canada on such topics as the negative impacts of meat and dairy consumption on human health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS, nutrition and cancer, and the dietary needs of various ethnic groups.
He answers the question that if we don't get our protein from animal sources, where do we get our protein? And he's right that you get your protein from plants and vegetables. In fact, your body does a better job of distributing plant protein throughout your body than it does with animal protein. And the reason for that is that animal protein is like a blast or overwhelming infusion of protein, whereas with plant protein your body takes and converts what it needs. When we're young we can handle animal protein; hell, we prefer it. We're active, running around, jumping around, playing sports, and so forth, so an immediate repair with a burger or steak or any animal protein is perfect . . . when we're young. I would still advocate for eggs. The terrific fat that you get from eggs is an excellent energy source. The diseases that Dr. Mills mentions--cancer, diabetes, and so forth--are all conditions that people get with age. Those are age-related diseases. So if you've been eating meat most of your life, you may want to consider incorporating blood-letting in your routine or add the iron and heavy mineral chelator, IP6, to your diet. You, in fact, consume that between meals. You will feel better. But moving to fruits and vegetables is a healthier way. Your energy will rise. Your health with improve. Your performance and productivity will find its rhythm again.
He answers the question that if we don't get our protein from animal sources, where do we get our protein? And he's right that you get your protein from plants and vegetables. In fact, your body does a better job of distributing plant protein throughout your body than it does with animal protein. And the reason for that is that animal protein is like a blast or overwhelming infusion of protein, whereas with plant protein your body takes and converts what it needs. When we're young we can handle animal protein; hell, we prefer it. We're active, running around, jumping around, playing sports, and so forth, so an immediate repair with a burger or steak or any animal protein is perfect . . . when we're young. I would still advocate for eggs. The terrific fat that you get from eggs is an excellent energy source. The diseases that Dr. Mills mentions--cancer, diabetes, and so forth--are all conditions that people get with age. Those are age-related diseases. So if you've been eating meat most of your life, you may want to consider incorporating blood-letting in your routine or add the iron and heavy mineral chelator, IP6, to your diet. You, in fact, consume that between meals. You will feel better. But moving to fruits and vegetables is a healthier way. Your energy will rise. Your health with improve. Your performance and productivity will find its rhythm again.
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