Category: hormones
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Bamboo Shoots
Alternative Title: The Health Benefits of Bamboo Shoots Ray Peat has mentioned a rather novel food for health on several occasions – Bamboo Shoots. They are commonly eaten in Asian cuisine, where they grow natively. As the name suggests, they are the young shoots or ‘sprouts’ of bamboo plants, which are tender and crisp before…
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TLR-4 Inhibitors
Alternative Title: TLR-4, Benefits of Inhibiting TLR-4 Toll-Like Receptor 4 is a receptor in the immune system. It detects damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), which are endogenous compounds released during injury or stress by cells. The most common DAMP and function of TRL-4, is instigating inflammation and an immune response to Lipopolysaccharide or Endotoxin. Essentially, TLR-4…
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DHEA And Its Benefits – How To Increase DHEA Naturally
DHEA – or Dehydroepiandrosterone – is one of the “youthful” hormones, and a precursor to Testosterone and Estrogen. DHEA supplementation more readily converts to Testosterone and Androgens than Pregnenolone. DHEA is a neurosteroid, with potent effects on brain health and the nervous system. DHEA is synthesized in great amounts in the brain from Pregnenolone, and…
