Hi Lonnie
any ideas on supplements to take post operation?im having keyhole surgery to remove a bone chip from my knee and want to do as much as possible to assist with recovery especially the inflammation. was thinking omega 3 and arnica , vit c etc?
any thoughts?
You know, I did once attend a lecture (years ago now) in which a young woman was presenting data on how ibuprofen reduced white cell infiltration into micro-damaged muscle tissue. She sounded fairly pleased with the findings (as protective against muscle damage) until an old researcher spoke up. He warned against overzealousness because those leukocytes are a natural part of the remodeling process. Or, said like a physiology geek, it could be possible that reduced diapedesis and chemotaxis result in a reduced subsequent growth factor response…
[quote]Mufasa wrote:
I havn’t seen anything, Dr.L. (related to “over-anti-oxidation” and its effects on hypertrophy).
Since a lot of the reponses of the body to muscular micro-damage and subsequent remodeling seem to be related to cellular responses, it would seem to not have a big effect…but I was wondering if you had seen anything…
Mufasa[/quote]
PCH,
Interesting. Are you comfortable sharing a few differences in what you did between the two dietary approaches? (No pressure whatsoever.)
PS I’m not a tremendous fan of most saturated fats (stearic acid in beef doesn’t seem to behave like the rest), because most sat fats can have a negative impact on more than just LDL recptors/ blood lipids, etc.
I’ve been hearing more and more about carbohydrate intake and thyroid function… could you expand on this at all or give your opinion on how this would effect dieting?
Okay, all, let’s hold any further questions until Thursday evening, eh?
Signing off,
Dr. L
hey LL,
i was wonderin if there was a cut off point for water intake in a day. ive seen where drinkin too much water can really be harmful which it was stated i believe that marathon runners where more subject to this.
thanks, TQ
JNeves (from last time),
Not knowing specifics about your question, here’s a factoid.
High-carb diets are related to higher serum T3 concentrations, a situation our (DNA-selecting) ancestors didn’t encounter. Some modern agricultural (higher-carb) societies thus have greater iodine need, which they may not be meeting. Here’s a review paper and an interesting quote:
[i]" While our Paleolithic ancestors subsisted on a very low carbohydrate/high protein diet, the agricultural revolution about 10,000 years ago brought about a significant increase in dietary carbohydrate. These nutritional changes have increased T3 levels significantly. Higher T3 levels are associated with an enhanced T3 production and an increased iodine requirement. The higher iodine requirement exceeds the availability of iodine from environmental sources in many regions of the world, resulting in the development of IDD."
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Med Hypotheses. 2004;62(6):871-5.
Interesting, eh? Anyway, let me know a specific question and I’ll try to provide some info.
[quote]JNeves wrote:
I’ve been hearing more and more about carbohydrate intake and thyroid function… could you expand on this at all or give your opinion on how this would effect dieting?[/quote]
ironaholic,
Fluid needs are generally easy to calculate: 1 cc per calorie consumed each day. If someone eats 3000 kcal each day, his estimated need would generally be 3000 cc (three liters).
During exercise, water should replace sweat (and breath) losses to the tune of 500-1000 cc per hour. The amount of weight one loses during a single workout is a decent indicator of the fluids he lost.
Hi Dr L. How’s your Kendo coming along? Hope you’re still into it, it’s such an art. My Karate is going great right now. Guess I’m bouncing back after my second degree black belt. I bought some fish andflax oil to help with recovery, but I also got a small bottle of lycopene as a bonus to a flaxseed oil bottle, but I don’t know what it is and what it does. How would you recommend I use it, and is it best taken with flax oil or fish oil? Thanks
Mac & Cheese
This okay if trying to gain lean body mass? Okay regardless of goals?
Pros?
Cons?
[quote]Lonnie Lowery wrote:
ironaholic,
Fluid needs are generally easy to calculate: 1 cc per calorie consumed each day. If someone eats 3000 kcal each day, his estimated need would generally be 3000 cc (three liters).
you learn something new everyday.
thanks for answering.
tq
Zen Warrior,
The kendo is progressing great. I’m just getting introduced to the standing forms after getting down the basics of the four seated ones. Sometimes I can’t help but think about the Riddle of Steel when I swing the katana. 
As far as lycopene, perhaps they were just playing it safe regarding the published but “iffy” risk of prostate problems with linoleate (the fatty acid of greatest interest in flax oil). Lycopene is an antioxidant carotenoid, in tomatoes for example, that has been shown/ suggested often in research to reduce the onset and progression of prostate cancer. A dose of 300 micrograms (ug) daily is common to multi-vitamin/ mineral tablets.
provy,
Ah, college food. Cheap and filling.
Actually, these days, I would personally consider it a treat rather than a staple. (I especially like the “real” yellow stuff as opposed to the bright orange stuff that comes in a box for like 25 cents!) But I’m an old fart who is past his bulking days.
It’s not a bad weight gain food for thin ectomorphic guys deperate to gain weight. But then neither is Lucky Charms! 
Processed foods, including most breads and pastas, are not high on my recommendation list for most people. Lots of sodium or sugar, little fiber, relatively few phytochemicals, trans fats and other unhealthy fatty acids, etc. You get the idea.
I think that filling up on lean meats, whole grains (which mac pasta is usually not), vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy is a better way to go.
Okay all…
laptop battery is dying…
need some healthy fats and veggies and meat…
getting cranky…
must… log off…
See you next week!