Philomath
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"Energy and structure are interdependent at every level" -Ray Peat
If the primary focus of this forum revolves around Dr. Peat's theories concerning the significance of energy production, why aren't threads like these receiving more attention...
A considerable portion of our community members appear to grapple with compromised energy production - particularly those of us over 40. The quest to pinpoint the underlying causes of low energy, diminished CO2 production, and suboptimal metabolic health leads us to various factors such as environmental toxins, potential vitamin or mineral deficiencies, and heightened stress hormone levels. While the combination of these elements certainly contributes to our predicament, Dr. Peat often advocated for targeted "supplements," like Thyroid, to rectify deficiencies, reduce the body's burdens, and allow for a natural return to equilibrium.
Within this forum and online, a wealth of scientific studies support the idea that cocoa, with its diverse array of flavonoids, flavanols, xanthines, antioxidants, and quinones, possesses the ability to repair mitochondria. These studies indicate that cocoa can enhance mitochondrial mass, invigorate their function, elevate maximal ADP-stimulated respiration, and stimulate growth or biogenesis. Dr. Peat's writings consistently correlate improved energy production, and better overall health. This includes cognitive improvement, improved insulin sensitivity, stress reduction, lowered blood pressure, and numerous other health benefits.
Given this perspective, it seems obvious to me that enhancing metabolism lies in the use and supplementation of natural, untreated (Dutched) cocoa. Why aren't more people exploring this approach - and putting cocoa on the level of thyroid or progesterone?
If the primary focus of this forum revolves around Dr. Peat's theories concerning the significance of energy production, why aren't threads like these receiving more attention...
Dark Chocolate For Stress Reduction
Dark chocolate reduces my stress. I know many other people crave chocolate in times of stress. Why does dark chocolate work so well? Even 20 grams of dark chocolate successfully reduces my stress level. It works very fast too. It has a calming effect on me. It also increases my mental energy.
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Cocoa Or Pre-treated Cacao For Benefit?
Chocolate is a seed, so it digests better when we prepare it somehow. There was a time when I ate at least a pound of raw cacao a day when I tried vegetarian-keto, but I soon ran into problems digesting it. Knowing what I know now about the nature of seeds, I believe they definitely need to be...
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Dietary Cocoa Reduces Metabolic Endotoxemia And Adipose Tissue Inflammation In High-Fat Fed Mice
Didn't see this posted elsewhere, please let me know if I am wrong. Dietary Cocoa Reduces Metabolic Endotoxemia and Adipose Tissue Inflammation in High-Fat Fed Mice Dietary Cocoa Reduces Metabolic Endotoxemia and Adipose Tissue Inflammation in High-Fat Fed Mice Yeyi Gu,a Shan Yu,b Jong Yung...
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A considerable portion of our community members appear to grapple with compromised energy production - particularly those of us over 40. The quest to pinpoint the underlying causes of low energy, diminished CO2 production, and suboptimal metabolic health leads us to various factors such as environmental toxins, potential vitamin or mineral deficiencies, and heightened stress hormone levels. While the combination of these elements certainly contributes to our predicament, Dr. Peat often advocated for targeted "supplements," like Thyroid, to rectify deficiencies, reduce the body's burdens, and allow for a natural return to equilibrium.
Within this forum and online, a wealth of scientific studies support the idea that cocoa, with its diverse array of flavonoids, flavanols, xanthines, antioxidants, and quinones, possesses the ability to repair mitochondria. These studies indicate that cocoa can enhance mitochondrial mass, invigorate their function, elevate maximal ADP-stimulated respiration, and stimulate growth or biogenesis. Dr. Peat's writings consistently correlate improved energy production, and better overall health. This includes cognitive improvement, improved insulin sensitivity, stress reduction, lowered blood pressure, and numerous other health benefits.
Given this perspective, it seems obvious to me that enhancing metabolism lies in the use and supplementation of natural, untreated (Dutched) cocoa. Why aren't more people exploring this approach - and putting cocoa on the level of thyroid or progesterone?