Beetroot Juice and Muscles
Any chance this is worth a mention? https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2023/01/29/beetroot-juice-and-muscles/ In a clever new study, researchers at the University of Exeter and the US National Institutes of Health gave a dose of isotope-labelled nitrate from beetroot to 10 healthy volunteers. This allowed the scientists to trace the nitrate and how it was distributed to the participants’ saliva, blood, muscle and urine. An hour after the nitrate was taken, participants were asked to perform 60 contractions of the quadriceps – the thigh muscle active while straightening the knee – at maximum intensity over five minutes on an exercise machine. Hey presto! The team found a significant increase in the nitrate levels in muscle. Further, this nitrate boost caused an increase in muscle force of seven per cent, compared to when the participants took a placebo. PERSONALLY. As I do like to combine other vege juices with beetroot, fresh turmeric & ginger. But is there really any science that holds up. I can't help wondering if a synergy of other plant based juices wouldn't be far more beneficial. The Podcast to my mind stands out above all others that target health and wellbeing. Thank you, Mark in West Australia.
Sunscreen
Andrew-thank you for making science interesting! My question is around sunscreen (something you mentioned recently on an episode of your podcast). As a fair skin individual, I am weary of the sunscreens on the market (but need something) and have resorted to buying (and making natural alternatives) for my skin. I also take 2 supplements, which I read (online) may help (Astaxathin 12mg/day in the morning and Polypodium Leucotomos 240mg twice/day, morning and evening) along with 1 teaspoon of tomato paste at some point during the day. I have no idea of knowing if this is truly working, I do burn before I tan when outside for sequential days for extensive amounts of time. I appreciate your input! Would like to know if the above protocols are safe/effective and others that I should try. Thank you!
Metabolic Diets
What is the view on metabolic diets that specify % of fats/protein/carbs according to a persons metabolic type (symphatetic / parasympathetic tendency). Assessing the diet as an overall impact on health / energy / vitality as opposed to tool for weight loss. I noted that one of your recent guests has applied successfully the ketogenic diet in a psychiatric setting to people with severe disorders.