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==Disclaimer==  
== Understanding Ray Peat's Work ==
You won't get an accurate understanding of Dr Peat's ideas from just reading in the forum. You need to read his works (see the articles on http://raypeat.com) and listen to his [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/audio-interviews.20/ interviews]. Quite a few of the interviews have been [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/audio-interview-transcripts.73/ transcribed]. Further resources are his [https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/ray-peat-e-mail-newsletter.6730/#post-117344 newsletters] and the advice he gave people in [http://wiki.raypeatforum.com/index.php/Ray_Peat_Email_Exchanges emails]. The amount of information Ray Peat provides is overwhelming, and, at first, it is confusing for many, as so much contradicts current dogmas.


There is no such thing as Peat protocol. There are some strict recommendations, as to avoid PUFAs, and there are many recommendation that are applicable to a majority. Bottom line is: avoid stressors (avoid things that are bad for you) and improve metabolism (do what is good for you). What is good and what is bad for each is individual, and even this can change with time.  
When reading in the forum please be aware that the members are expressing their interpretations of Peat's work, and some even present contradicting ideas and fall short of making this clear.


You won't get an accurate understanding of Ray Peat's ideas from reading in the forum. You need to read his works (see the articles on [http://raypeat.com/ his website]) and listen to his interviews. Quite a few of the interviews have been [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/audio-interview-transcripts.73/ transcribed]. Further resources are his [https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/ray-peat-e-mail-newsletter.6730/#post-117941 newsletters] and the advice he gave people in [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/email-advice.68/ emails].  
== Diet ==
We have a thread on [https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/ray-peat-diet-food-choices-and-general-guidelines.20/ food choices and general guidelines].
The amount of information Dr. Peat provides is overwhelming, and at first it is confusing for many as so much contradicts current dogmas. This wiki-page shall give you pointers to specific topics and help you find relevant discussions in the forum.
A word of warning: the healthiest food is no good, if you don't digest it well. Take it easy when making changes to your diet, especially if you come from a restrictive diet. Make small changes, one at a time, and observe the effect. Usually a craving for a certain food means a need for the nutrients in that food. Try to find the right balance with the food choices you have (regarding availability and personal health situation) and the stress it costs to micromanage the (theoretically) perfect diet. Enjoy your food!


When reading in the forum please be aware that the members are expressing their interpretations of Peat's work, and some even present contradicting / their own ideas and fall short of making this clear.
You find discussions about specific foods, vitamins, mineralcs etc. in [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/diet-recipes.2/ Diet, Recipes]. Ray Peat has answered countless questions: the more general questions you find [http://wiki.raypeatforum.com/index.php/Ray_Peat_Email_Exchanges#Diet_.28general.29 here].


It is you who is responsible for your health. Educate yourself and make your decisions. People in the forum may help you on your journey with valuable advice, but it's you who has to determine if a piece of advice is good or not.  
==Looking For Advice, Searching The Forum==
If you are looking for advice for your specific situation, the place to ask is the forum [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/ask-for-help-or-advice.56/ Ask for Help or Advice] or one of its subforums. Almost all of the other forums, i.e.  [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/health.278/ Health], [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/supplements.3/ Supplements] or [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/scientific-studies.75/ Scientific Studies] should (ideally!) remain general discussions.  


==Diet==
Some users like to introduce themselves, and some keep a log of their journey. The respective (sub)forums are in [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/meet-greet.52/ Meet & Greet] and [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/testimonials-logs-experiments-polls.276/ Testimonials, Logs, etc.].


We have a thread on [https://raypeatforum.com/community/threads/ray-peat-diet-food-choices-and-general-guidelines.20/ Ray Peat Diet, Food Choices, and General Guidelines].
==It's your journey.==
A word of warning: the healthiest food is no good if you don't digest it well. Take it easy when making changes, especially if you come from a restrictive diet, make small changes and listen to your body.
There is no such thing as a Peat protocol. There are some strict recommendations, as to avoid PUFA, and there are many recommendations that are applicable to a majority. Bottom line is: avoid stressors (avoid things that are bad for you), and improve metabolism (do what is good for you). What exactly is good and what is bad for each is partly individual, and even this can change with time.  


You find discussion about specific foods and macros and micros in the [https://raypeatforum.com/community/forums/diet-recipes.2/ Diet forum].
It is you who is responsible for your health. Educate yourself and take your decisions. People in the forum may help you on your journey with valuable advice, but it is you who has to evaluate if a piece of advice is applicable to your situation.


Also see (***comment still to add: list of safe foods - Amazoniac?)


 
==Using The Forum==
==Managing stress and sleep issues==
'''[[How To Use Forum]]'''
 
===Sleep===
 
Bad sleep and waking up during the night is a sign of low thyroid function and/or low blood sugar.
 
If the thyroid is low, people rely on stress hormones. When it gets dark stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol) raise and at some point wake people up. Another factor contributing to is endotoxin in the gut causing inflammation.
 
Dr. Peat recommends (** add links)
 
carrot salat
improving liver glycogen storage
avoiding blue light in the evening.
 
===Anxiety===
 
 
 
===PUFA in tissue===

Latest revision as of 12:05, 14 December 2016

Understanding Ray Peat's Work

You won't get an accurate understanding of Dr Peat's ideas from just reading in the forum. You need to read his works (see the articles on http://raypeat.com) and listen to his interviews. Quite a few of the interviews have been transcribed. Further resources are his newsletters and the advice he gave people in emails. The amount of information Ray Peat provides is overwhelming, and, at first, it is confusing for many, as so much contradicts current dogmas.

When reading in the forum please be aware that the members are expressing their interpretations of Peat's work, and some even present contradicting ideas and fall short of making this clear.

Diet

We have a thread on food choices and general guidelines. A word of warning: the healthiest food is no good, if you don't digest it well. Take it easy when making changes to your diet, especially if you come from a restrictive diet. Make small changes, one at a time, and observe the effect. Usually a craving for a certain food means a need for the nutrients in that food. Try to find the right balance with the food choices you have (regarding availability and personal health situation) and the stress it costs to micromanage the (theoretically) perfect diet. Enjoy your food!

You find discussions about specific foods, vitamins, mineralcs etc. in Diet, Recipes. Ray Peat has answered countless questions: the more general questions you find here.

Looking For Advice, Searching The Forum

If you are looking for advice for your specific situation, the place to ask is the forum Ask for Help or Advice or one of its subforums. Almost all of the other forums, i.e. Health, Supplements or Scientific Studies should (ideally!) remain general discussions.

Some users like to introduce themselves, and some keep a log of their journey. The respective (sub)forums are in Meet & Greet and Testimonials, Logs, etc..

It's your journey.

There is no such thing as a Peat protocol. There are some strict recommendations, as to avoid PUFA, and there are many recommendations that are applicable to a majority. Bottom line is: avoid stressors (avoid things that are bad for you), and improve metabolism (do what is good for you). What exactly is good and what is bad for each is partly individual, and even this can change with time.

It is you who is responsible for your health. Educate yourself and take your decisions. People in the forum may help you on your journey with valuable advice, but it is you who has to evaluate if a piece of advice is applicable to your situation.


Using The Forum

How To Use Forum