The U.S. government recommends at least 50 grams a day of protein and 25 grams a day of fiber. In my opinion both amounts are on the low side. It always amazes me that the government sees no difference in protein need for a 220 pound man compared to a 125 pound woman -- surely there has to be a difference! As a general rule, we recommend consuming 1/2 to...

One of the biggest causes of heartburn after meals is poor digestion. Low stomach acid, stress, a back-up of bile, constipation, large meals, and a lack of digestive enzyme power can cause a slowed emptying of the stomach’s contents, thus pushing the content of food upward on the muscle that usually holds the stomach contents down. Acid reflux occurs...

In a study that rocks the wobbly foundation of the low fat diet for heart health paradigm (which is of course a major fraud), LDL cholesterol was lowered by 8% ...

Those with hypothyroidism have significantly increased free radical production, a problem that is further magnified if cholesterol is also elevated. This means that individuals with inefficient metabolism should take higher levels of antioxidants to protect against problems occurring as part of the hypothyroid issue.

Elevating levels of the hormone leptin typically accompany abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Leptin seeks to communicate, as if making a phone call, to the soluble leptin receptors in numerous locations throughout the body and general circulatory system. This communication is vital for the normal function of...

Its not that the extreme danger of muscle damage from taking a high-dose statin to lower cholesterol is stunning – that is known by just about anyone caring to look at the obvious science. It is utterly shocking that the FDA actually issued a warning on the subject – inadvertently taking aim at the heart of the Big Pharma juggernaut. Rest assured, the FDA...

Thyroid medications are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Hidden deep within the drug literature precautions is startling information about blood sugar risks. Are you aware of this risk?

Your liver plays a central role in the metabolism of any type of calorie. During weight gain your liver is being punched in the nose by inflammatory metabolic flu signals coming from your white adipose tissue (stored fat) and your digestive tract (bacterial imbalance, LPS, Candida, etc.). At the same time, your white adipose tissue is unable to store fat...

The structure of an inhibitor of cholesterol biosynthesis isolated from barley.

Effect of green tea extract on obese women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Carnosine and its constituents inhibit glycation of low-density lipoproteins that promotes foam cell formation in vitro.

Thyroid dysfunction and serum lipids: a community-based study.

Sterol Regulatory Element-binding Proteins (SREBPs): Key Regulators of Nutritional Homeostasis and Insulin Action*

Therapeutic effects of guggul and its constituent guggulsterone: cardiovascular benefits.