Nixtamalizing Corn

AI ranges from pathetic to awesome. When it comes to nixtamalizing corn, AI is stellar. AI Overview: "To nixtamalize corn, you cook dried kernels in an alkaline solution (like water with calcium hydroxide/pickling lime or hardwood ash) until the outer skin loosens, then let it steep overnight, an... Read More

Iodine Can Damage Cells

Q — Iodine doesn't protect us from radiation? It has caused elevated thyroid panels, but I am told it does not affect the thyroid. I'm not sure how that works?? A — AI would have made my job easier if I'd had access to it while writing my 2017 e-book, Too Much Iodine: Be Wary of the Heaviest ... Read More

Yellow Fat Senescence

Causes of True Yellow Fat Disease (Steatitis) ... AI: "Vitamin E Deficiency: The primary cause is a lack of Vitamin E, a crucial antioxidant, in the diet." Vitamin E offers partial protection. If it offered full-out protection, it would completely solve 2 of Aubrey de Grey's "7 Deadly Sins of ... Read More

Aubrey de Grey

Q — Does Aubrey de Grey use supplements? AI Overview: "No, Aubrey de Grey stated in a 2009 interview that he doesn't take any supplements, focusing instead on appropriate exercise and a normal diet for his health, although he discusses various longevity interventions. He believes in repairing a... Read More

Our Nuclear Future

Q — So, you're certain we are going to have a nuclear war? A — Boys with Toys! So, the rest of the boys have places to BURROW. AI Overview: "There's no single count for all European bunkers, but Switzerland leads with enough for its whole population (around 9.3 million spots in 370,000+ sh... Read More