Updates: See https://qjmed.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/02/27/qjmed.hct051 https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003705.htm and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3127504…More »

Below are some extracts from the national Institute of Health (USA), Please use the link to see the full text and foot-notes. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/cc/zinc.html Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to…More »

Taking high doses of vitamin E supplements can increase the risk of lung cancer, research suggests. As little as 400mg of Vit E supplements corresponds to a 28% increase in lung cancer. What is it? Where does it come from? The US study of 77,000 people…More »

oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminC/ Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Unlike most mammals, humans do not have the ability to make their own vitamin C. Therefore, we must obtain vitamin C through our diet.…More »

Lipids > Triglycerides > Edible Oils > Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) There are two families of EFA's, that have to be consumed, as they cannot be made by the human body; they are classified as 'Omega 6' and 'Omega 3' fatty acids. Fatty acids that are…More »

Kidney Stones and Cataracts Oxalates and carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin) are the nutrients under consideration. What the article doesn't clearly say, is that whereas spinach may be good for the eyes it may not be so good for you if…More »

". . . olive oil typically contains 0.5–2 mg cholesterol per kg and sesame oil about 1 mg cholesterol per kg." Cholesterol is used by the liver to make bile acid, which is stored in the gallbladder until needed. from whence excreted as bile salts to aid…More »

Some info on problems in metabolising some dried beans. Beans beans, good for your heart, the more you eat the more you fart; The more you fart the better you feel, so eat beans at every meal. A common tale is problems consuming certain beans, the two…More »

Purines are naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and humans. In some individuals who are susceptible to purine-related problems, excessive intake of these substances can cause health problems. Since purines can be broken down to form…More »

This is data from Meridian Nut Butters Macro Nurients g/100gMicro Nutrients mg/100gNotes Nut/SeedKcalLipidsCHON Almond65055.86.525.3VitE: 24VitB2: 0.57Ca: 239P: 560Mg: 269O:S: Cashew62851.318.920.6Mn: 1.8Cu: 2P: 510Mg: 250Fe: 6.2Zn: 5.7O:…More »

"And while several studies suggest testosterone levels are lower in those on a plant-based diet than in those on a meat-based one, research by the British Journal of Cancer suggests a vegan diet actually increases them."…More »

Light Rice Koji This is the strain to get if you plan to make short term sweet misos, amazake and/or sake. Sweet misos are misos which don’t ferment for very long (from 2 weeks to two months) with a relatively low percentage of salt. This strain has…More »