Archive for October, 2009
A Proposed Mechanism For Increased Lifespan By Low-Protein Diet
October 4th, 2009 | 
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For several years, scientists have known that, at least in organisms such as flies and mice, liefspans can be significantly increased by restricting the animals’ protein intake. The mechanism(s) behind this are currently unknown, but a new piece of research suggests the involvement of mitochondria. Read the rest of this entry »
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EU Department Of Common Sense: Probiotics Are A Load Of Old Tosh
Copper bracelets. Gemstones. Faith healing. Just three of the many ways in which medical conmen swindle money from from sick and desperate people. Well, it’s time to add another one to the list, except this time it’s multinationals who seem to have been selling us snakeoil. Thick, creamy, delicious snakeoil.
Yes, EU scientists have just declared that health claims made for probiotics (including yoghurts) can not be supported by their scientific studies. Damn you, science, and your reliance upon careful methodologies and repeatable results demonstrating effectiveness of claims made for a substance. Read the rest of this entry »