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Should green tea be taken with meals and can it hurt nutrient absorption? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #273

Short Answer: Green tea inhibits the absorption of many things. With a meal it can help prevent rises in blood glucose, but nutrient absorption will be better if it’s used away from meals.  Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode by …

Why does methylfolate act as the off-switch for the glycine buffer system? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #272

Short Answer: When we have too many methyl groups, MTHFR is shut off and methylfolate is not produced. Therefore, methylfolate acts as a signal that we do not have enough methyl groups, and shuts off the glycine buffer system, which is only active when we have too many methyl groups.  Watch the video or listen …

How to get by on poor sleep? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #271

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Across what timeframe should we diversify foods? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #270

Short answer: for most nutrients, hitting within 75% of your target on a daily basis and hitting your target on a weekly average basis is sufficient. Fat-soluble vitamins may be less important to hit 75% every day, and some nutrients like zinc and B12 have special considerations for timing. Watch the video or listen to …

Nutrition For Bone Healing | Masterjohn Q&A Files #269

Short answer: this covers a broad array of nutrients to support healthy flow of blood to the bones, protein-building and mineralization within the bones, and the prevention of any refeeding or hungry bone syndrome.  Please consider supporting my work by making a purchase using these links at one of my affiliates: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/foursigmatic, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/paleovalley, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/seekinghealth, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestralsupplements, …

What tests to use for protein status? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #268

Short answer: Rely mainly on dietary intake, not blood tests. However, low total protein and albumin, or universally low plasma amino acids across the board, could indicate you need more protein. Watch the video or listen to the podcast with the links below. You can obtain a full transcript of the episode by signing up …

Is nicotinamide riboside hydrogen malate as good as NR for fasting? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #267

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Would high-dose thiamin cause imbalances with other B vitamins? | Masterjohn Q&A Files #266

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