August 23, 2020 In a preprint* published Friday, researchers from Germany, Denmark, and the UK published a paper suggesting that SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, relies heavily on sugar to be able to replicate. These results raise the possibility that sugar intake fuels the growth of the virus and could be a major determinant …
How does someone get arachidonic acid and choline without eggs and liver? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #127
Question: How does someone get arachidonic acid and choline without eggs and liver? So apart from liver and egg yolks, I think that it is very difficult to get enough arachidonic acid from food. Yes, GLA might help, but there’s actually arachiodonic acid supplements. And for the vegans out there, I don’t know if the …
Whey Protein, Breast Milk, and COVID-19
August 20, 2020 In a preprint* released today, researchers from China provided evidence that human breast milk, and to a lesser extent milk and whey protein from cows and goats, inhibits the replication of a “pseudovirus” model of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. These results raise the possibility that the protective properties of breast …
Nutritional suggestions for SI joint pain and sulfur sensitivity? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #126
Question: Nutritional suggestions for SI joint pain and sulfur sensitivity? So certainly if it’s autoimmunity, I’m thinking you might have problems with folate, where you might want to lower folate intake. You might benefit from having more A and D. You might benefit from removing hypothetically pro-inflammatory foods. Magnesium is important. Acid-base balance is important. …
If it’s easier to store fat than to convert carbs to fat, why is it easier to lose weight on low-carb? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #125
Question: If it’s easier to store fat than to convert carbs to fat, why is it easier to lose weight on low-carb? It’s easier to store dietary fat as fat than it is to store dietary carbs. Why is it easier to lose weight on the keto diet than a higher carb diet assuming isocaloric? …