@sunsunsun said in 'Nutrition for Women' is now available on Amazon via Ray Peat Publishing.:

yeah because I engaged in the disgusting discourse myself before xD

@ThinPicking said in 'Nutrition for Women' is now available on Amazon via Ray Peat Publishing.:

I do but you're missing a humour.

I take it back. A bit.

@herenow said in Thread regarding Ray Peat possibly choosing not to use the medical system toward the end of his life and the impact of that:

I forgive you

For what. You can keep the notion entirely.

@heyman It's probably the single safest approach after just cutting it off clean, which is very difficult to do if not trained, especially on one's self.

@Ecstatic_Hamster causation vs correlation. Maybe they use porn because, they have high estrogen, which causes them to also be trans/gay. And not; they are gay because they use porn

@Living_thing said in Metamorphosis of rpf:

I highly doubt that.

Every other day.

you are running damage control for a narcissistic psychopathic machiavellian type who subverted what was one of the best places on the internet

Is that what it is. I'm not aware that's what I'm doing.

What was the purpose of the thread, to let off some steam. What's the topic of conversation? Do we all reply, "yes, it's sad to see that".

@Hearthfire said in why is the search function in lowtoxinforum locked behind a paywall:

I really do miss the Ray Peat Forum.

Maybe this one could e/acc with the addition of a 'Political Talk, Alternative World Theories' category and schizoid recruitment drive.

you could easily make more than one product

@Kilgore
I didn’t say to eat 5-600 K/cal. as often read in a 5.2 diet. You’ve well done to attract the attention that when starving the body you could depress the metabolism (brain and thyroid). Always listen to the body reaction and adapt if required, otherwise metabolism will slow down (spare mode).
If we except people with glycemia problems, who shouldn’t follow a low-calorie diet, I said we shouldn’t eat less than 80 % of our needs, on a regular basis. Or you’ll pay it soon or later, with a lack of essential nutrients, on top of that. The problem is not to lose weight, but not to regain the lost weight and gain more on top of it as in 90% of cases.
So to be clear, what I mention:
a) 5 days, I advise to eat / take your usual intake. 100%
Mind the breakfast / the first meal as the insulin reaction of the first meal is going to impact the rest of the day.
If you eat less – no matter why – which I do not advise (no need here to lose weight), don’t eat less than 80 % of you metabolic needs (metabolism + physical expenditure). Focus then on nutrient-dense foods.
b) 2 days a week (not in a row) between 1200-1600 K/cal. So usually 2 meals.
Why this level and not 5-600 K/cal., as often read. Our 3 mains organs require that amount to function well (liver, hart & brain).
Note: If we combine 5.2 with 16.8 – what I try when want to lose excess weight (> 23 BMI), it’s ideal to take advantage (1)
NB: Most of us will have to make staples, to reload energy or to make it easier when encounting a Herxheimer reaction (detox reaction).
It's also normal to stall at some point during weight loss. 2 to 3 weeks is quite common. Don't rush things, or your brain will make you pay (slow-down mode). At that moment, 8-10 days after a pause, you can exercise, but in cardio mode, not in high intensity. For instance bike, quick walk (6 – 8 Km/H) or swimming.
A dynamic pace but manageable over a long distance (30 minutes). Avoid exceeding 120-140 heart rates (80% of MHR)
MHR: 220 – age.
For beginners, and to obtain a more accurate measurement, it is recommended to perform a supervised stress test.

Sources and References

The 16:8 diet, an intermittent fasting method, can potentially offer several brain-related advantages by promoting metabolic switching and autophagy, a cellular cleanup process. These mechanisms may enhance brain resistance to stress, improve cognitive function, and potentially slow down age-related cognitive decline.
Counter-indication: glycemia problems and brain disturbances (emotional instability). Mark Mattson, senior investigator for the National Institute on Aging, which is part of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), has researched the health benefits of intermittent fasting, as well as the benefits of calorie restriction. According to Mattson, there are several theories to explain why fasting works:
http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2013/06/28/intermittent-fasting-health-benefits.aspx?e_cid=20130628_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20130628#_edn6
Note (LucH): I don't take Dr. Mercola's advice for granted. Too biased. Not suitable for everyone.

*) The Health-Promoting Effects and the Mechanism of Intermittent Fasting
J Diabetes Res. 2023 doi: 10.1155/2023/4038546
Health Benefits of IF
IF can trigger autophagy, a cellular process that helps remove damaged cells and promotes tissue regeneration, potentially contributing to longevity and disease prevention.

Insulin sensitivity (HbA1c) Weight Loss by people with high BMI Reduced Inflammation (improving gut health and a healthy gut microbiome) Cellular Repair and Protection

*) Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Microb Physiol 2024. https://doi.org/10.1159/000540068
There are many benefits in losing weight; boosting immunity; countering the risks of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases; and slowing the process of ageing. IF studies in animal models suggest that the process induces longevity, improve metabolic health, and positively influences hormonal changes. IF also seems to influence inflammatory reactions, lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity.

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 CMAJ April 8, 2013
http://www.cmaj.ca/site/earlyreleases/8apr13_intermittent-fasting-the-science-of-going-without.xhtml
 Prostate Cancer Prostatic Diseases 2010;13:350-5
http://www.nature.com/pcan/journal/v13/n4/full/pcan201024a.html
 CMAJ March 20, 2013
http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2013/03/25/cmaj.109-4437
 Eurekalert, Study finds routine periodic fasting is good for your health, and your heart, April 3, 2011
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-04/imc-sfr033111.php
 Free Radical Bio Med 2007;42:665-74
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S089158490600801X
 International Journal of Obesity 2011;35:714-27
http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v35/n5/full/ijo2010171a.html
 Washington Post December 31, 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/fasting-may-protect-against-disease-some-say-it-may-even-be-good-for-the-brain/2012/12/24/6e521ee8-3588-11e2-bb9b-288a310849ee_story.html?tid=wp_ipad

I wanted to resolve my mostly mental problems (depression, OCD, low energy, mania) without going through the fradulent loop-de-loop of therapy and psychiatric drugs.

Did "carnivore", read Chris Palmer's great book Brain Energy which I still recommend, then twitter took me from Vonderplanitz to Ray Peat.

Kind of kaleidoscopic. I'm glad to be where I am now.

@16characterstwas @EagleTwoRomeo

Hope those help.
Again, I wouldn’t take more than 4 or 5 mcg per hr, since that’s around the amount the body normally produces per hour (If I really wanted to take more i would take 4 or 5 mcg/hr several times a day rather than all at once)
Above all It’s important to go by how one feels. If i got jittery I’d stop and then when restarting make sure i took it less frequently, ie a lower total amount per day.

I’d Avoid food s with iron, especially those with added iron, eg breads, cakes, pizza etc.
Use coffee/tea to block iron after meals.
Avoid pufa of course.
Small doses of penicillin or tetracycline could help

@pittybitty Mixed tocopherols, the cleanest supplement you can find, 400 IU as needed, is what I'm doing.

Apparently this is, as they say, "fake news," but I hope that it becomes real news

@oven Be careful with aspirin once sunburned. It can be useful when taken prior to sun exposure to make you slightly less prone to burning, but afterwards hypoglycemia becomes a serious consideration. Try listening to your cravings when burnt instead of following a protocol.

@Turk
what's the best glycine?

@basebolt I’ll have to give lithium another try. I got some (orotate) to try and easy ADHD symptoms. I didn’t notice anything drastic, but maybe I didn’t get the dose right. Was doing 5mg daily.

are your balls hot often or do you have a varicocele?

@Milk-Destroyer 1. Yep, 25 capsules and you're right, might've been an issue with the supplement. Although i noticed some positive results like whiter teeth which makes me think it might not be the supplement.

Yes, Cypro was interesting for me too. I think it helped my poops but made me moody and tired to the point where it wasn't really worth it.

You're right, I've stopped everything except thyroid. Interestingly, 50mg Niacinamide makes the diarrhoea from milk less severe. It's still diarrhea so still pretty shit lol

Appreciate your help 🙂

@BeamsOfEnergy - Ray Peat's written works that mention lactate and cancer. You may have read most of these papers but a second look may trigger a helpful thought.

@CarbCarbCarbs said in Ultra Low fat Diet Logs <20g (mostly saturated):

Libido is very high as well, I am also wondering about thag.

When I did a low fat diet experiment, I happened to do some blood work during that time. I found that my free testosterone rose quite a bit. I never found out why. But maybe something similar is happening for you?