Posted by Horton Tatarian, research biochemist, on 9th Dec 2015
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Auto-Brewery Syndrome
Part 3 of this series describes a non-drinking but intoxicated adult. The fermentation of refined sugars by yeast in his intestinal tract produced enough ethanol to cause al
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Posted by Horton Tatarian, research biochemist, on 3rd Dec 2015
Toxic Holiday Rituals, Part 3
Legal But Deadly Treats
Part 2 of this series identifies refined sugar as the dietary equivalent of cocaine because of its potency as an addictive drug. Nicotine and alcohol also stimulate the br
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Posted by Horton Tatarian, research biochemist, on 25th Nov 2015
Toxic Holiday Rituals, Part 2
Dangers Hidden in Plain Sight
Toxic Holiday Rituals, Part 1 identifies smoking and drinking alcohol as self-destructive behaviors. Regulations on the sale of tobacco and alcohol attempt to contro
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Posted by Horton Tatarian, research biochemist, on 18th Nov 2015
Toxic Holiday Rituals, Part 1
Intentional Self-Injury
Visitors from a foreign world might wonder why people here intentionally inhale smoke and drink alcohol. Or, perhaps the scientists who evaluate this behavior are of anot
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Posted by Horton Tatarian, research biochemist, on 8th Sep 2015
Strengthen Your Bones, Part 2
Part 1 covered measures to build bones. However, avoiding and eliminating toxins also helps, as concluded in this 2014 study:
A trace metals survey in 566 waterworks was linked geographically
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Posted by Horton Tatarian, research biochemist, on 3rd Sep 2015
Strengthen Your Bones, Part 1
People often ask,
What is good for the bones? or What is good for osteoporosis? Since our objective is to promote bone health, not bone disease, the first question is the correct one.
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