ARE THEY WORTH IT?
In general, I’m not a big fan of drugs or supplements that are supposed to DO something to you. In general, I think that supplements should basically assist the body in doing what it does naturally.
For example, due to pollution, substance abuse, soil depletion, and other problems, we may not get enough […]

OTHER STUDIES OF INTEREST
1) Another study at Tufts concluded that “The rapid absorption of glucose after consumption of high-GI meals induces a sequence of hormonal and metabolic changes that promote excessive food intake in obese subjects.” (PEDIATRICS Vol. 103 No. 3 March 1999, p. e26)
2) A study at King’s College London showed that a “…diet […]

ENZYME BLOCKERS
What about enzyme blockers?
Human beings have evolved (or were created) so that our bodies create the enzymes necessary for us to digest Paleolithic foods (such as animals, fruit, nuts, and green plants). Enzyme blockers neutralize these enzymes, interfering with digestion. In particular, they block the digestion of protein (proteases) and so they are called […]

LECTINS
First, let’s consider lectins.
Human cells contain carbohydrates that project from the cell membrane. These function like locks. The lectins are like the keys. If the right lectin fits in with the “lock,” it can cause disruption of the cell membrane, even leading to cell death.
This can lead to all kinds of mischief: enlargement of the […]

THE SOLUTION
So, it seems logical that the best way to give a break to your digestive system and avoid indigestion or heartburn is to emulate the habits of the hunter gatherers. Now, to follow this advice strictly is next to impossible. We would find it deadly dull because human beings have been socialized to enjoy […]

GARLIC & CHOLESTEROL
Believe it or not, garlic has a substantial effect on cholesterol levels, but you would need between 1 to 4 cloves of fresh garlic a day to achieve a significant therapeutic result. Fortunately, the compounds in garlic responsible for its therapeutic benefit can be isolated in pill form.
However, in order to be effective, […]

INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE
Along with blood pressure, coffee drinking also elevates intraocular pressure, the main cause of optic nerve damage for people suffering from glaucoma (Caffeine and intraocular pressure in a Nigerian population. Journal of Glaucoma, 10(1):25-31).
To make matters worse, magnesium deficiency, which is linked to glaucoma, is made worse by coffee drinking, which inhibits absorption […]

DECREASED MENTAL FUNCTION
Drinking coffee increases homocysteine levels, which correlates with lower cognitive function in otherwise normal men over the age of 60 (Homocysteine: a marker for cognitive performance? A longitudinal follow-up study. The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 7(3):153-9).
While Alzheimer’s Disease has not been proven to directly correlate to coffee consumption, coffee consumption does […]

DNA REPAIR
Caffeine interferes with DNA repair and also inhibits DNA synthesis (Caffeine and human DNA metabolism: the magic and the mystery. Mutation Research. 2003 Nov 27;532(1-2):85-102). This is important because free radicals from pollution and other sources damage DNA, which constantly needs to be repaired if we are to stay youthful.
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Consuming caffeine is associated […]

BONE DENSITY LOSS
Drinking coffee negatively impacts the absorption rate of minerals necessary to maintain bone density, particularly calcium (Effects of dietary caffeine on renal handling of minerals in adult women. Life Sciences. 47(6):557-64). This leads to osteoporosis, folks.
CELLULAR AGING
The chronic presence of stress hormones, such as cortisol, is increased by drinking coffee. This leads […]