S. boulardii, Mouse Studies, Insulin Resistance, BPA-free Cans, Artificial Sweeteners, Coconut & Histamine

Aug. 6, 2020

[00:02:26] Saccharomyces boulardii - ok to use long term?

Resources:

• Safety of probiotics in patients receiving nutritional support: a systematic review of case reports, randomized controlled trials, and nonrandomized trials
• Efficacy and safety of the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii for the prevention and therapy of gastrointestinal disorders
• Saccharomyces boulardii: What Makes It Tick as Successful Probiotic?

[00:04:07] Mouse studies leading to flawed research?

Resources:

• Episode 19 of The Portal
• Study: The reserve-capacity hypothesis: evolutionary origins and modern implications of the trade-off between tumor-suppression and tissue-repair

[00:07:52] Insulin resistance - causes, treatments. Previously discussed during Office Hours on 12/18/19, 2/11/20, and 5/26/20.

[00:10:08] Measuring insulin resistance: Kraft Insulin Assay, HOMA-IR, C-Peptide

[00:11:32] Wild Planet sardines and BPA free cans.

Resources:

• Bisphenol A - Toxic Plastics Chemical in Canned Food.
• Bisphenol S in Food Causes Hormonal and Obesogenic Effects Comparable to or Worse than Bisphenol A: A Literature Review
• Bisphenol-A (BPA) in Foods commonly consumed in Southwest Nigeria and its Human Health Risk

[00:15:07] Menno Henselmans’ opinions on artificial sweeteners, protein, HRV; forum post.

[00:18:49] How to know who to listen to in the health space?

[00:21:58] Is coconut high in histamine? Review: Histamine intolerance and dietary management: A complete review.