Probiotics, NAC, 25-OH-D, Lectins, Carnivore, Salt

May 5, 2020

[00:02:19] Is Megasporebiotic still recommended? Study: Oral spore-based probiotic supplementation was associated with reduced incidence of post-prandial dietary endotoxin, triglycerides, and disease risk biomarkers 1.

[00:04:12] Potential adverse reactions to probiotics.

[00:05:55] Saccharomyces Boulardii, Visbiome.

[00:07:23] Thorne NAC 1 vs. PharmaNAC. Forum post 2.

[00:09:35] Testing 25-OH-D (vitamin D) levels - when to test, optimal ranges, and some thoughts on supplementing; forum post 4.

[00:13:46] Intolerance to lectins and other plant compounds; Book: The Plant Paradox 1 by Steven Gundry.

[00:15:11] Article: Do dietary lectins cause disease? 1

[00:17:33] A carnivore diet to manage intolerance of plant compounds.

[00:19:46] Reasons you might be craving salt.

Studies:

• The Effect of Insulin on Renal Sodium Metabolism 2.

• Effects of dietary caffeine on renal handling of minerals in adult women 1.

• Salt preference in adolescence is predicted by common prenatal and infantile mineralofluid loss.

• Morning sickness: impact on offspring salt preference.