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Testosterone replacement found to reduce inflammation (Il-1B, TNF-alpha, and CPR) in men with metabolic syndrome.  Testosterone was also shown to reduce insulin and leptin as well.

HGH evaluation using provocative testing.

Great read!  If you want to see how free radicals and oxidative stress contribute to inflammation and disease (DM in this case), read this article.

This study used IV SAMe at 600 mg daily for 2 months and then followed up with 400 mg TID and found significant improvement in skin findings.

Great review article on SAMe.

Nice review of all the sex hormones and their relationship to CVD in men.  

Article discusses the expanding evidence of low T and Metabolic syndrome.

Declining Testosterone or low Testosterone is clearly associated with poor health in men.   Very nice review of the association between low Testosterone and metabolic dysfunction.  Low T is associated with increased metabolic syndrome, Diabetes, weight gain, insulin resistance...

Estradiol inhibits glutamate mediated influx of calcium and thus cell death in cell line.  Glutamate, the principle excitatory neurotransmitter, is involved in neurodegeneration through activation of calcium channels.  This study of cell line cultures found that Estradiol inhibits this process.  I question whether this is applicable to both men and women.  Time will tell.

vitamin C shown to induce apoptosis in leukemia cell lines through HIF-1 alpha inhibition.

Lead levels lead to increased risk of cardiovascular events at lower than previous thought levels.  Levels as low as 2mcg/dl found to be associated with increased cardiovascular mortality.  This equates to 38% of Americans.  The author concludes with this statement, "Although a 10-fold decline in blood lead levels has occurred in the United States in recent decades, current levels remain orders of magnitude higher than in pre industrialized times".

Animal study finds that Cadmium is estrogenic.  This study found that not only was Cadmium an endocrine disruptor for the pregnant animals, but was also estrogenic in the mammary glands of the offspring.

Study finds desiccated thyroid (armour thyroid) was associated with great weight loss, mood improvement than T4 alone.  Desiccated thyroid was preferred by patients in the study.  Conversion rate was 100 mcg T4 to 88 mg desiccated thyroid.

Tricycles make cycling accessible to all, whatever personal challenges. There are a wide range of disability cycles that suit people with a variety of learning and physical disabilities, as well as health issues. Tricycles have 3 wheels, which means that the rider does not need to be able to balance. This is particularly useful for people with learning disabilities, such as Dyspraxia, and those recovering from illnesses. Tricycles can be fitted with foot plates to make it easier for riders to rotate the pedals and they come in upright or recumbent (horizontal sitting position). For adults and children with balance issues, stabilisers can also be fitted to standard bikes, which makes them more like tricycles. Tricycles come in a variety of accessible styles for people of all abilities including many persons with spinal cord injury disabilities. Tricycles is a great upper body workout and can provide a great sense of freedom for persons with disabilities. While the high cost prevents many from enjoying Tricycles they are steadily growing in popularity. Tricycle Deluxe Double Hand Drive: Frame : Made by E.R.W. Tubes 38.0 mm-16 G. 25.4 mm & 22.22 mm- 18 G. Seat & Back: M S, C.R.C. Sheet. Seat Size 18"x 16" Wheel Size: Wheel Diameter 24"x 1 1/2" Tyre and Tube Standard Company. Parts: Standard Quality. Color: Black Painted. Brake: Front Wheel liver System Drive: Rear Wheel Right Side. Hand powered cycles work along the same principle as standard cycles. The pedals are replaced with handles that also steer, and riders use their arms to push the handles around to drive the chain and wheels. Most hand cycles have 3 wheels, although some have 4 wheels. 4-wheel cycles may have power assistance instead of the rider turning handles,or they may be built for going down hill, in which case gravity powers the bike. As with tricycles, hand cycles can have upright seats or low down recumbent seats. Specialist 'clip on' cycles are also available that can be attached

Creemos que los pacientes cosa con creatinina 2,6 quieren hacer más es bajar el nivel de creatinina. Aquí vamos a introducir las hierbas medicinales chinas para la creatinina 2,6 en China. La creatinina 2,6 es igual a creatinina 229.84 umol / L, y significa la condición tiene etapa de desarrollo 3 de la enfermedad renal crónica.

nice review on Arginine + citrulline in ED.  Data is limited, but studies suggest improvement with individual therapy.  

Carnitine improves cognition and lessens mental fatigue in centenarians.  

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