The Lies Of The Supplement Industry Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney How do the myths of the food supplement industry originate? Some of them start innocently enough. They are often based on a kernel of truth which is misinterpreted by some well-meaning medical doctors. It’s not their fault. We teach future doctors what I call “metabolism light” in medical ...
The Role Of Muscle Protein In Energy Metabolism Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We’ve been told, “It’s all downhill after 30.” That may or may not be true depending on the lifestyle choices we make. But for muscle mass, “It’s all downhill after 50!” Simply put, we start to lose muscle mass at an accelerating pace after 50, a ...
Rethinking Seed Oils Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You can’t believe everything you read on the internet. Food myths abound. And they sound so convincing. The articles you read quote clinical studies supporting their food myth. And they offer plausible sounding explanations for why their food myth is accurate. I have written a book, “Slaying the Food Myths”, to ...
The Truth About Seed Oils Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The Seed Oil Myths You’ve seen the claims. “You should avoid all seed oils. They are toxic.” Any time you see claims like, “Avoid all…[add the food villain of the day]” or “[a certain food] is toxic” your “truth-meter” should go on high alert. Claims like that are more likely ...
What Does This Study Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney A recent meta-analysis (AA Bernasconi et al, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 96: 1365-1375, 2021) of randomized clinical studies with over 150,000 patients showed that omega-3s reduced the risk of heart attacks by 13% and fatal heart attacks by 35%. Another major clinical study (T Chao et al, ...
Can You Achieve Permanent Weight Loss? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Why is the dreaded yo-yo rearing its ugly head again? You tried a new diet this year, and it worked really well. The weight came off easily. But the diet is over, and the pounds are starting to creep up once again. You are beginning to wonder if ...
Leading Causes Of Maternal Deaths Author: Carolyn Curtis, MSN, CNM, RN, FACNM, FAAN Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney Maternal Mortality In The United States Between 2018 and 2021, the maternal mortality (death) rate in the United States nearly doubled, placing the country last among developed nations in maternal health outcomes. The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is a key indicator of ...
What Does This Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You may remember the nursery rhyme, “Jack Sprat could eat no fat. His wife could eat no lean…” You may know people who fit these extremes. And in terms of diets these extremes might represent the vegan and keto diets in today’s world. The nursery rhyme assures us ...
Why Are Protein Supplements Contaminated? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney There are lots of good reasons for using protein supplements. Some people use them as healthier substitutes for fatty, cholesterol-rich animal protein foods. Some people use them as calorie-controlled meal substitutes to lose weight. Some people use them to build muscle mass. Some people use them to retain ...
Walking Your Way To Health Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions. And if you are like millions of Americans, you may already be making plans to join a gym, get a personal trainer, or join a spin class. The problem is these are all expensive options. And a good portion of that money is ...