The brain sees alcohol as a toxin every time. When alcohol enters the body, it triggers inflammation, oxidative stress, and disrupted signaling. This response doesn’t change by drink type or occasion. Understanding biology helps you make informed choices.
Sugar is the only addiction where enablers get mad at you for quitting.
Stop drinking: "Good for you!"
Stop smoking: "So proud!"
Stop eating sugar: "You need to live a little! Everything in moderation!"
Can't win.
On line pharmacists are bypassing GPs and now ‘There have been hundreds of reports of acute and chronic pancreatitis from people who have taken drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy’ @rcgp https://t.co/SOMZQr6NnY
Interest in ketogenic therapies for mental illness continues to grow!
Thanks to @mindsight and @GordySlack for highlighting this work.
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Carnivore/Keto parents putting a dent in the profits of a billion-dollar big-food company @MDLZ .
Turns out, voting with your $$$ is powerful!
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"If Your Cholesterol Is Below 200, You Have A Problem..."
Dr Kevin Reese, PhD
Lowering Cholesterol Is Harmful & Dangerous-- Resulting In Chronic Disease, Dementia, Stroke, Cancer & Early Death.
8 Reasons Why You Should NEVER Take A Cholesterol Lowering Statin.
1: Statins cause Brain Damage. Neuroinflammation & Mitochondrial dysfunction resulting in rapid cognitive decline & early onset Alzheimer's.
2: Statins stop Dolichol, a crucial molecule in protein glycosylation in the brain, deficiency leads to Alzheimer's, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's & other brain disorders.
3: Statins cause CoQ10 deficiency, resulting in muscle pain & Mitochondrial Dysfunction, leading to heart attack & stroke.
4: Statins induce Type 2 Diabetes at the rate of 71%. By lowering cholesterol in the blood, Statins interfere with the body's ability to use insulin, thereby causing insulin resistance & high blood sugar levels.
5: Statins inhibit Heme A, a vital component of the electron transport chain for energy. Crucial for oxygen storage & respiratory function.
6: Statins cause Muscle Damage. Breakdown of muscle tissue & profuse tearing resulting in Rhabdomyolysis.
7: Statins cause Liver Damage. Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) with jaundice, acute & chronic liver failure & abdominal pain.
8: Statins increase the risk of brain bleeds. Hemorrhagic Stroke risk increases 3X when cholesterol lowering statins cause LDL to go below 70 mg/dL.
Chronic Conditions Caused By Cholesterol Lowering Statins:
Muscle Pain
Muscle Tearing
Weakness
Neuropathy
Heart Failure
Dizziness/Vertigo
Cognitive Impairment
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Cancer
Pancreatitis
Liver Damage
Diabetes
Depression
Parkinson's Disease
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Testosterone Deficiency
Erectile Dysfunction
Estrogen Deficiency
Vaginal Atrophy
Brain Damage
Multiple Sclerosis
There Is No Cardiovascular Benefit From Taking A Cholesterol Lowering Statin Because Cholesterol Does Not Cause Atherosclerosis Plaque, Arterial Stiffness, Heart Attack Or Stroke.
Inflammation & Damage To The Arterial Wall Is The Cause Of Cardiovascular Disease, Not Cholesterol. Cholesterol Is There To Heal The Damage Done By Other Lifestyle Factors Such As High Carb/High Sugar/High Seed Oil Diet, Ultra Processed Foods, Smoking, Stress, Etc.
The Research Is Clear. The Higher Your LDL, The Longer You Live.
A low carbohydrate diet prioritizing nutrient dense animal foods, eliminating harmful seed oils, sugar & processed foods provides the best healthy cholesterol profile.
This approach keeps Triglycerides low & HDL high, which is one of the best Biomarkers for Cardiac health. TG/HDL ratio optimally should be less than 2.0 & even better at 1.5 or less.
👇The Higher Your LDL, The Longer You Live👇
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👇Low Cholesterol Causes Heart Disease & Cancer👇
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👇Low LDL Causes Hemorrhagic Stroke👇
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Speaker: Dr Kevin Reese, PhD
🎉Today marks a major milestone for both cardiology and ketogenic therapy.
Read the full announcement from The Lundquist Institute here: https://t.co/n9WiwJ5o4f
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Advances (@JACCJournals) has found that traditional cholesterol markers LDL-C and ApoB were not associated with heart disease or progression in Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHRs).
Co-led by @BudoffMd of @the_lundquist and @AdrianSotoMota, @nicknorwitz, and @realDaveFeldman, this study challenges the long-held belief that high cholesterol causes coronary artery disease or plaque buildup in the arteries of metabolically healthy individuals.
Why is this research important?
Many individuals turn to ketogenic therapy to manage chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, bipolar disorder, depression, and more. While many experience significant health improvements, some also see sharp increases in LDL cholesterol, raising concerns that may prompt them or their clinicians to question whether continuing the therapy is safe.
This study points to a clear need to expand cardiovascular disease risk assessment and take a multidisciplinary approach to better understand heart disease in individuals with the LMHR phenotype.
And perhaps most importantly, it offers reassurance and renewed hope to those experiencing life-changing benefits with ketogenic therapy.
Check out our social media channels throughout the week for more coverage of this exciting new publication!
Did you know:
For calm, focused thoughts, the brain needs MORE energy than for chaos.
The prefrontal cortex (focus, self-control) & cerebellum (emotion, movement) require steady energy. Without it? Enter impulsivity & restlessness.
This new peer-reviewed paper highlights the updated paradigm surrounding Alzheimer's disease (https://t.co/rsXgeVUKEK). What was once viewed as a disorder of plaques in the brain, is now recognized, at least in part, as a metabolic disorder.
I confess that while I appreciate the intention behind the term "type 3 diabetes" to describe Alzheimer's disease, I also wince at it. This is not a new type of diabetes, but rather a manifestation of the same problem that causes type 2 diabetes: insulin resistance.
Whereas type 2 diabetes (diagnosed by elevated blood glucose) manifests when tissues such as muscle, liver, and pancreatic alpha cells become insulin resistant, Alzheimer's disease is a manifestation of brain insulin resistance.
If we call Alzheimer's disease anything else, this is what we should call it.