Puppy, Lactulose, Blue Blockers, Protein Powders, Copper, Taurine

May 12, 2020

[00:05:11] Lactulose as a prebiotic; Study: Lactulose: a prebiotic, laxative and detoxifying agent (entire article on sci-hub).

Other studies:

• Effects of lactulose and lactitol on colonic microflora and enzymatic activity.
• Lactulose ingestion increases faecal bifidobacterial counts: A randomised double-blind study in healthy humans
• Effect of Lactulose on the Composition and Metabolic Activity of the Human Faecal Flora
• A study of the prebiotic effect of lactulose at low dosages in healthy Japanese women.
• Prebiotic effect of two grams of lactulose in healthy Japanese women: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial.

[00:08:27] Jason Hawrelak; courses; Podcast: How to Use Probiotics to Improve Your Health.

[00:10:14] Blue light blocking glasses; forum post 1; things to consider before buying. BLUblox 2; Ra Optics 2.

[00:11:37] Study: Action Spectrum for Melatonin Regulation in Humans: Evidence for a Novel Circadian Photoreceptor 2.

[00:13:07] Bioavailability of powdered protein supplements.

[00:14:39] Study: Digestive enzymes reduce quality differences between plant and animal proteins: a double-blind crossover study.

[00:16:28] Reducing high copper levels.

Studies:

• Effect of Estrogen on Serum and Tissue Levels of Copper and Zinc.
• Serum Copper Elevation from Estrogen Effect, Masquerading as Fungicide Toxicity.
• Copper(I)-binding properties of de-coppering drugs for the treatment of Wilson disease. α-Lipoic acid as a potential anti-copper agent.

[00:21:07] The Foodmarble Aire digestive breath tester - helpful for reintroducing foods during elimination diet?

Studies:

• PWE-098 A pilot validation study of an at-home hydrogen breath test device.
• Validity of a Portable Breath Analyser (AIRE) for the Assessment of Lactose Malabsorption 1.

[00:23:40] Taurine supplementation for muscle and bone health.

Studies:

• Important roles of dietary taurine, creatine, carnosine, anserine and 4-hydroxyproline in human nutrition and health 1.
• Effects and Mechanisms of Taurine as a Therapeutic Agent.
• The Effects of Dietary Taurine Supplementation on Bone Mineral Density in Ovariectomized Rats.
• Effect of taurine feeding on bone mineral density and bone markers in rats.
• Metabolomic profiles associated with bone mineral density in US Caucasian women.

[00:28:04] Taurine lost in some cooking processes: Taurine concentrations in animal feed ingredients; cooking influences taurine content.

[00:28:52] Megan’s new puppy, Cooper. See pictures, here 4 and below.

[00:29:42] Health benefits of dog ownership. Podcast: The Dog as the Ultimate Health Upgrade (an Introduction for Pre-Contemplators) 1.

Studies:

• Increases in oxytocin and decreases in HR.
• Lower risk of allergies.
• Lower risk of CVD in single person households and mortality in the general population.

[00:30:57] Tommy Wood’s Highlights newsletter on dog ownership 2.