Comments on: A quest fulfilled http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/ A critical look at nutritional science and anything else that strikes my fancy. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Elizabeth http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-247650 Elizabeth Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:22:28 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-247650 I believe you need to read "Your Inner Fish" if you find "Lucy" interesting as well. Wonderful! I believe you need to read “Your Inner Fish” if you find “Lucy” interesting as well.
Wonderful!

]]> By: mreades http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-245272 mreades Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:21:40 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-245272 Your grandfather did a bang up job in the writing. It read like an exciting novel. A real page turner. Thanks for writing. Your grandfather did a bang up job in the writing. It read like an exciting novel. A real page turner. Thanks for writing.

]]> By: Annika http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-244442 Annika Thu, 06 May 2010 14:13:05 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-244442 I was amazed to see "Lucy" on your 2009 bestseller list! My grandfather, Mait Edey, was the author of "Lucy". Don Johanson was the scientist/researcher, but my grandfather did all the writing. I'm thrilled that you loved the book and are recommending it to others. I was amazed to see “Lucy” on your 2009 bestseller list! My grandfather, Mait Edey, was the author of “Lucy”. Don Johanson was the scientist/researcher, but my grandfather did all the writing. I’m thrilled that you loved the book and are recommending it to others.

]]> By: jeff http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-215121 jeff Tue, 19 May 2009 14:40:08 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-215121 Just found this on Drudge Report. After reading just a little bit of Lucy, I think this must be wrong: MONKEY SKULL FOUND: THE LINK IN HUMAN EVOLUTION? <em>This fossil predates Lucy by about 40 million years. It is supposedly the ancestor of all primates, but I'll be curious to see what kind of controversy it stirs up once all the paleontologists get a chance to evaluate it.</em> Just found this on Drudge Report. After reading just a little bit of Lucy, I think this must be wrong:

MONKEY SKULL FOUND: THE LINK IN HUMAN EVOLUTION?

This fossil predates Lucy by about 40 million years. It is supposedly the ancestor of all primates, but I’ll be curious to see what kind of controversy it stirs up once all the paleontologists get a chance to evaluate it.

]]> By: Lyn P http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-207706 Lyn P Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:53:52 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-207706 Hey Doc, thanks for the heads up re estrogen release from fat cells. Could this be why my TST levels are flucuating between 2 and 4 like a yoyo? Lost 50 #s so far, BGs finally averaging in the 120s. Still on Mazxide, down to 750 ER Metformin, dropped Januvia & Cozaar in Jan...delighted with my progress & continuing wt loss, still have lots to lose. 'nother question: fell last month (then cellulitis, IV antibiotics, and got laidoff)...stress drove average BGs to 140, then my systolic BP went up. I had to add 1/4 dose Cozaar to get it back down. If I understand the Brownlee article (you posted a link) on the pathobiology of diabetic complications, did my BP go up as my endothelial cells were irritated, um, damaged from first the infection, then IV treatment, and finally the increased BGs? If that is true, then I can drop the Cozaar unless my average BGs start going higher than the high 130s (I really dislike the breathlessness that I get with continued dosing of Cozaar). Or, did he mean long-term effects and not relatively short-term effects as I appear to have experienced -- or am I making unreasonable assumptions? from his article: "thiamine derivative called benfotiamine" is this safe to take? I read that some report reduced systolic taking 150 mgs twice/day "PARP inhibitor" is there one that is safe to take? "SOD/catalase mimetic" is there one that is safe to take? Brownlee presents powerful albeit non-human evidence for his theory of a unified cause of the pathobiology. <em>I'm sorry, but medico-legal issues prevent me from being able to answer specific medical questions.</em> Hey Doc, thanks for the heads up re estrogen release from fat cells. Could this be why my TST levels are flucuating between 2 and 4 like a yoyo? Lost 50 #s so far, BGs finally averaging in the 120s. Still on Mazxide, down to 750 ER Metformin, dropped Januvia & Cozaar in Jan…delighted with my progress & continuing wt loss, still have lots to lose. ‘nother question: fell last month (then cellulitis, IV antibiotics, and got laidoff)…stress drove average BGs to 140, then my systolic BP went up. I had to add 1/4 dose Cozaar to get it back down. If I understand the Brownlee article (you posted a link) on the pathobiology of diabetic complications, did my BP go up as my endothelial cells were irritated, um, damaged from first the infection, then IV treatment, and finally the increased BGs? If that is true, then I can drop the Cozaar unless my average BGs start going higher than the high 130s (I really dislike the breathlessness that I get with continued dosing of Cozaar). Or, did he mean long-term effects and not relatively short-term effects as I appear to have experienced — or am I making unreasonable assumptions?

from his article:
“thiamine derivative called benfotiamine” is this safe to take? I read that some report reduced systolic taking 150 mgs twice/day
“PARP inhibitor” is there one that is safe to take?
“SOD/catalase mimetic” is there one that is safe to take?

Brownlee presents powerful albeit non-human evidence for his theory of a unified cause of the pathobiology.

I’m sorry, but medico-legal issues prevent me from being able to answer specific medical questions.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-207576 Debbie Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:01:17 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-207576 What a cool post this was. I've had a passing interest in paleoanthropology since reading the gripping children's book, 'The First Men in the World' by Anne Terry White some 40+ years ago (pre -Lucy). I loved that book so much I read it multiple times in my childhood, but had not read anything on the subject in years. After reading this blog post I took "Lucy" from the library. What a fascinating read. Interesting that A. robustus, with the large crushing molars designed to break down plant materials came to a dead-end, but the smaller-molared, more omniverously-oriented teeth found in Lucy and her kind were the sort that continued on into genus Homo. But thinking of those teeth help keep my focused during discouraging weeks like this one where I've currently gained five pounds, despite staying faithfully low carb, sugar-free, grain-free, and keeping my ECC in the 20-40 range. (and no it's not any sort of pre-menstrual fluid gain since I'm some years past that). Sad to think that calories must still count. Even on low carb I can not seem to be able to eat enough to be satisfied and hope to lose weight. <em>I'm glad you enjoyed Lucy. It's the best, by far, of all the books that have come along since. BTW, I met Johanson this past weekend at a conference.</em> What a cool post this was. I’ve had a passing interest in paleoanthropology since reading the gripping children’s book, ‘The First Men in the World’ by Anne Terry White some 40+ years ago (pre -Lucy). I loved that book so much I read it multiple times in my childhood, but had not read anything on the subject in years. After reading this blog post I took “Lucy” from the library. What a fascinating read. Interesting that A. robustus, with the large crushing molars designed to break down plant materials came to a dead-end, but the smaller-molared, more omniverously-oriented teeth found in Lucy and her kind were the sort that continued on into genus Homo.

But thinking of those teeth help keep my focused during discouraging weeks like this one where I’ve currently gained five pounds, despite staying faithfully low carb, sugar-free, grain-free, and keeping my ECC in the 20-40 range. (and no it’s not any sort of pre-menstrual fluid gain since I’m some years past that). Sad to think that calories must still count. Even on low carb I can not seem to be able to eat enough to be satisfied and hope to lose weight.

I’m glad you enjoyed Lucy. It’s the best, by far, of all the books that have come along since. BTW, I met Johanson this past weekend at a conference.

]]> By: Andrea L. http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-206480 Andrea L. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:15:21 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-206480 Dan wrote: So here’s the best nutritional advice our national news broadcaster (CBC) can come up with - unbelievable! http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/03/11/f-nutritionmyths.html Andrea admonished: Be fair, now, at least the brown vs. white eggs issue was resolved properly, and the writer admits that eating eggs does not raise cholesterol. One and a half right out of ten is...okay it's frightening. Dan wrote: So here’s the best nutritional advice our national news broadcaster (CBC) can come up with – unbelievable!

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/03/11/f-nutritionmyths.html

Andrea admonished: Be fair, now, at least the brown vs. white eggs issue was resolved properly, and the writer admits that eating eggs does not raise cholesterol. One and a half right out of ten is…okay it’s frightening.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-206383 Jeremy Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:47:22 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-206383 Wow. Sorry for the poor grammar. It was late. <em>No problem. I do it, too.</em> Wow. Sorry for the poor grammar. It was late.
No problem. I do it, too.

]]> By: Deana Callahan http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-206314 Deana Callahan Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:43:41 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-206314 Dr. Mike, I have been a supporter of low carb dieting for almost 9 years now. I have a question about a private matter on which I would dearly love to get your feedback. Would you be willing to email me off-list? My email address is dmcallahan4@gmail.com. It is in regards to low carb and liver disease. Sincerely, Deana Callahan Cincinnati, OH Dr. Mike,

I have been a supporter of low carb dieting for almost 9 years now. I have a question about a private matter on which I would dearly love to get your feedback. Would you be willing to email me off-list? My email address is dmcallahan4@gmail.com. It is in regards to low carb and liver disease.

Sincerely,

Deana Callahan
Cincinnati, OH

]]> By: Dan http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/low-carb-library/a-quest-fulfilled/#comment-206312 Dan Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:13:16 +0000 http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/?p=2692#comment-206312 So here's the best nutritional advice our national news broadcaster (CBC) can come up with - unbelievable! http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/03/11/f-nutritionmyths.html It's going to be a long slow road to getting the truth out to people, please don't lose heart, Drs. Eades! <em>You don't have to read much of this drivel before you realize you're in the presence of a real dolt. How do these people get published?</em> So here’s the best nutritional advice our national news broadcaster (CBC) can come up with – unbelievable!

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/03/11/f-nutritionmyths.html

It’s going to be a long slow road to getting the truth out to people, please don’t lose heart, Drs. Eades!
You don’t have to read much of this drivel before you realize you’re in the presence of a real dolt. How do these people get published?

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