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Any studies showing bone broth works?

More specifically, any peer-reviewed studies showing that bone broth does all the things it is claimed to do? I've seen a lot of anecdotal evidence, people saying they were cured …
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Genetics Research Paper- Can someone point out some meaningful scientific evidence/studies?

Hello all! So I am looking for studies for my research paper on genetics. Topic: Epidemic of Chronic Disease: Lifestyle vs Genomics Can someone point out what you believe to be …
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What has science “proven” that you believe to be false?

What has science "proven" that you believe to be false?
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Which scientific journals should I read?

I was wondering which academic journals I should follow. Which do you recommened?
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New Study: Low-carb diet linked to increased inflammation, cortisol & CRP?

A new study just published in the AMA Journal compared three diets: a low-fat diet, a low-glycemic/Mediterranean diet, and a low-carb/Atkins-like diet. Although participants bur …
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Hack this article, “Fat Is Officially Incurable (According to Science)” Rebuttals?

From the article intro: Let's get this straight: The number of people who go from fat to thin, and stay there, statistically rounds down to zero. Every study says so …
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Routine Tonsillectomies / Appendectomies for Kids - Is this Paleo?

When I was eight I had my tonsils and adenoids removed. I also went ahead and had my wisdom teeth extracted when I was 18 even though they weren't bothering me. Growing up, a few o …
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Are there studies showing positive benefits of Fructose?

This is a serious question. Because of the power of the media, we see the bad ones... again and again and again. In health circles, virtually every health circle other than Frugari …
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How much excess protein offsets fat gain?

Interesting scientific study in JAMA on excess calories and the diet. They essentially overfed humans in a controlled environment different macro levels, and measured bodyfat/etc …
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How did I get my citations / interpretations wrong?

Hi, fellow PaleoHackers, After being on the receiving end of multiple emails from extended family members who are MDs which at times implied and other times outright asserted that …
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NYT Article: Exercise could increase heart risk for some

Curious what the Paleohacks crowd has to say about this article: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/30/can-exercise-be-bad-for-you/?hp I am guessing the result hinges on wheth …
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Has anyone read this red meat study yet? [closed]

Possible Duplicate: Recent Longitudinal Study: Red Meat and Higher Mortality I know previous studies have linked processed red meats to cancer, but this recent study also …
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Hack this study for “aerobic” vs “resistance training” for metabolic syndrome

Study title is: Comparison of Aerobic Versus Resistance Exercise Training on Metabolic Syndrome (from the Studies of a Targeted Risk Reduction Intervention Through Defined Exercise …
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Does anyone have any studies which support what we believe about carbs, fat, obesity or any of the rest?

I have a great opportunity to finally open my mums eyes on what is the healthy way to eat. She has been working for the NHS for a decades and she has finally said if I can produce …
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Paleo diet affecting different cultures

Have there been any scientific studies that can conclusively indicate one race/ culture of a people is more predisposed to benefit more from eating paleo over another? My mother as …