Unanswered Questions

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Any Seattle residents want to see a Gary Taubes lecture?

For anyone who is in the Seattle area: Gary Taubes will be giving a talk this Monday, February 13th at the Great Hall in downtown Seattle. Tickets are only $5. I am almost positive …
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Hack Jack Kronk’s K2

So, should Jack Kronk take K2? How much? Has he been doing it? Has it helped? http://jackkruse.com/osteoporosis-part-one/#comment-10032 "@Jeff It depends upon our guts. Think …
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Tools for tracking elimination diets and results?

Just curious if anyone else uses any techie tools for tracking elimination diets and results. I used to use cronometer for it, but it wasn't easy to see results since it's main got …
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Hack my raw garlic testosterone and protein synthesis experiment

I have heard garlic increases testosterone and protein synthesis. So I tried it. My diet: VLC mostly raw lamb and beef, meat/fat liver, fish oil, coconut oil, avocado, tallow, …
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What causes adrenal fatigue/failure and enlarged adrenal glands?

Do adrenals increase their size and secretory capacity with stressors commonly assoc. with adrenal hormone secretion? Ie. do the glands adapt to accomodate stress rendering distres …
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What role does inflammation play in brain hormones like dopamine and leptin?

I've heard a lot of talk about how important balancing our neurotransmitters is, and the ones that are mentioned are usually gaba, serotonin, acetylcholine, etc. But I hardly ever …
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What do you think of this study on ‘Good’ vs ‘Bad’ HDL?

The research below makes the claim that the quality of the HDL would depend on levels of serum amyloid A, which in the case of the subjects of the study were high. The presence of …
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Does anyone take DHEA regularly?

Does anyone take DHEA regularly? If so what brand and how has it helped or hindered?
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Can Egg Whites cause Heartburn?

I'm curious if any hackers have knowledge of this -- firsthand or otherwise. A student asked me if I knew what might be causing her heartburn. I'm thinking of suggesting she eat …
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Do you have any fermented drink recipes to share? (Plus - 3 Cool Fermented Drink recipes. Enjoy!)

Here are my recipes - do you have any to share? All of these make about a 2 cup serving (tall glass.) Banana-Beetroot Kefir "Milkshake." For some reason, the banana and beets c …
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Fat Deposition and Body Composition

Lately, it seems that my waist size is the same/slightly smaller, but my thighs feel bigger/tighter in my pants. I haven't made any changes to diet, lifestyle...etc. I may be sleep …
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Autoimmune disease and exercise

I have hashi's and adrenal issues. I have heard that HIIT and Crossfit might not be best for people with autoimmune diseases. What exercises are best? Can I still get intense?!
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Tampa Bay Paleo Meetups

Any Tampa Bay Paleos out there want to "meet-up?" One on each side of the bay. Potluck on Treasure Island on March 4th at 2pm. And one in Tampa at the Refinery at noon. RSVP on th …
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What is the mechanism behind phosphatidylserine’s cortisol lowering effects?

Does anyone know what the molecular mechanism is behind bovine-derived phosphatidylserine's cortisol blunting effects in response to exercise? Well thought out detailed theories a …
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Testosterone level

I've been paleo for a little under a year, in the past few months, I realize that my libido is extremely high.Does this have something to do with the diet?

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