You’ve been on the Bulletproof Diet for awhile now and lost all the weight you wanted to shed. Your next goal is to keep the weight off. Or, maybe you were already at your ideal weight to begin with and are ready to move on to the next phase. Welcome to maintenance mode of the…

Key takeaways:~ Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that causes neuroinflammation and demyelination.~ Susceptibility to MS is linked to variants in genes related to immune response, inflammation, circadian rhythm, and fatty acids.~ Understanding the underlying causes may help people with MS find solutions for improving their quality of life. Members will see their genotype report below,…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Buck has been gathering evidence-based opinions and information from top researchers and thinkers about the science aimed at bringing it to an end. What are the biggest takeaways so far? How close are we to getting back to normal? Everyone, from molecular biologists and epidemiologists to clinicians and public…

Negative connotations linked with testosterone—such as aggressive behavior and unnaturally large muscles—often stem from confusing abuse of anabolic steroids with medically supervised testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Men diagnosed with low testosterone, or low T, may even avoid TRT because of misconceptions about testosterone treatments. What Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy? Want to understand the difference between…

Key takeaways:~ MTHFR variants are common and cause a decrease in the enzyme that converts folate into the active form, methylfolate.~ Methylfolate is essential in many different cellular reactions.~ Optimizing folate intake is an easy way to improve health and improve egg quality. Members will see their genotype report below, plus additional solutions in the…

What would you be willing to give up if you could maintain good health as you age?  Money? Your car? Would you exercise more? Most of us probably would. But would you willingly give up 30-60% of your calories?  Researchers have been studying caloric restriction, and while most of the studies have taken place on…

Capsaicin is the molecule that gives jalapenos, habaneros, cayenne, and other spicy peppers their heat. It’s also a culinary oddity – capsaicin is one of the few cooking ingredients that goes beyond the five tastes humans experience (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory). Capsaicin is an irritant, not a flavor – it lights up the pain…

This is the first in a series of blogs by Dominican University Masters students all about the COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, students Melia Granath-Panelo, Natalie Hill, Cavan Patterson, and Anne Marker describe important background on vaccines and their vital role in a healthy society. Edited by Dr. Pankaj Kapahi, Buck Professor​ History of Vaccines…

Article: Intermediate role of gut microbiota in vitamin B nutrition and its influences on human health Frontiers in Nutrition, Dec 2022 Overview: This review article examines how the gut microbiome produces B vitamins. It is a good overview of which ‘bugs’ are involved and where the processes occur. But I found this article fascinating because…