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Seed Oils and Linoleic Acid: What the Evidence Actually Says
The seed oils and linoleic acid debate examined honestly: OXLAMs, omega-6:omega-3 ratios, and what RCTs and meta-analyses show on cardiovascular outcomes.
Fermented Foods and Gut Microbiome Diversity: The Evidence
How fermented foods — kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha — build gut microbiome diversity, cut inflammation, and compare to probiotic supplements.
Iron Supplementation: Bioavailability, Forms, and Why Most Supplements Fall Short
A detailed look at haem vs non-haem iron absorption, the best supplement forms, what blocks or enhances uptake, why alternate-day dosing outperforms daily, and how to interpret ferritin results properly.
CoQ10: Ubiquinol vs Ubiquinone, Bioavailability, and the Evidence That Matters
A research review of CoQ10 supplementation: the chemistry of ubiquinol versus ubiquinone, age-related and statin-induced decline, the Q-SYMBIO heart failure trial, bioavailability of solubilised forms, and dosing patterns across cardiovascular, migraine, and fertility evidence.
Selenium: Thyroid, Immune Function, and the Narrow Therapeutic Window
An evidence review of selenium's role in thyroid hormone metabolism via deiodinases, immune function through GPx selenoproteins, the Hashimoto's SELHASH trial, the negative SELECT cancer prevention result, Brazil nut variability, and the narrow selenosis toxicity threshold.
Spermidine: Autophagy, Food Sources and Longevity
Spermidine triggers autophagy via EP300 inhibition. Food sources, cardiovascular and mortality evidence, supplement vs dietary intake, and practical targets.
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