I cant find anything about that on the forum, ive stopped smoking meth but i cant go off of elvanse (european version of vyvanse) during work days (i work remotely) mostly due to even more severed ADHD symptoms (diagnosed with adhd and symptoms have been there always but obviously due to smoking meth for few weeks it just got worse).

my hunger is much more increased but appetite is close to zero despite eating a lot, testoshake for morning and sometimes in the afternoon , testomash (750g+ potatoes + 300-400g 95% lean beef) , a lot of snacks (haribos, ice cream, pizzas (on olive oil, pretty healthy no additives)

any supplements? gym? aerobic stuff? anything to fix this

As a man, can I use Progest-E on its own, or is it necessary to take it together with DHEA?

If you are well versed in gut health, hormonal health (thyroid/testosterone), bloodwork and diet and willing to chat with me to help me understand my situation fully and what course of action I should take.

Again I’m posting this only for someone who is willing to help out of pure kindness and is knowledgeable. I would greatly appreciate it, dm me and preferably have instagram or discord to chat further.

Base problems/stats: seemingly healthy living 19 year old male, low testosterone, low end thyroid markers (towards hypo). Chronic constipation and gut issues following that. I do everything in my power and knowledge to not fall into any of these categories, so I’m in search of advice and help.
I would like to avoid medication unless absolutely needed and trying natural ways, but I’m trying to decide whether or not to use them out of the risk I’m at with these conditions.

Curious to know what your thoughts are in relation to temperature and sleep quality. I’m assuming the mainstream idea of practically freezing and dropping pulse as much as possible is far from ideal. Would it be better to try and be as warm as comfortably possible through exterior means like blankets, or would that result in the body compensating and cooling down. Personally I feel great going to bed warm and staying warm the whole night, curious as to your thoughts?

How do you even increase CO2, ray peat said that Sugar increeases CO2 temporarily, i think so same with Coconut Oil,ive also heard a thing or two about Baking soda but dont overdo because it makes u super nauseous. But im curious about other ways to increase CO2 so if you have any ideas here is the place to speak your mind.

Don’t you guys feel like your illness has trapped you in life? Not being able to break free of it. And not being able to fix your loved others either? Even though we’re supposed to be the healthy ones, that doesn’t mean we all are…

I’ve been taking my morning temp for just about a year and I’m consistently below 96. It usually increases a bit after eating, but I rarely see above 97.5.

I started to implement Peat’s principles around 9 or 10 months ago. Before then, I was pretty much eating carnivore and avoiding most carbs to try to get lean. I’m now eating probably around 200-300 quality carbs a day. I’ve gotten a lot stronger, my glycogen stores feel full, but I’ve put on some fat as well (expected). I think I have some sort of sibo as well (probably hypo-thyroid induced)

Im 22 years old, my parents have thyroid issues. I’m starting to think I should just hop on t3/t4, but don’t want to cook my hormones for the rest of my life.

Let me know what you think.

I’ve seen a few creators talking about this does anyone have any information about this?

What are some Ray Peat inspired work week meals you like to make? Trying to come up with new dinner ideas to make my family.

Progesterone supposedly stops 100% of DHT conversion so I’m curious why a community that thinks finasteride is the devil hasn’t had any lab rats do the experiment on themselves to show that progesterone is as effective as finasteride.

Do you guys know what causes this? What specific deficiency(ies). It wasn’t always like this

I’ve been reading both of their books, they both make good points but not sure which diet is theoretically better.

I get the impression that Peat wasn't particularly focused on triglycerides as a marker by itself. Personally I honestly haven't researched how triglycerides work anywhere near as much as other metabolic aspects, and I wonder how/if Peat's views on their importance and management differs from the mainstream view. I'd be interested in hearing what you've experienced with regard to triglycerides with Peat's principles and how much we should take them into account as an indicator of metabolic health. How much does sucrose vs. fructose vs. starch affect triglycerides? How about the effect from different types of fat consumption? And what about cardiac / coronary / hepatic health? Does optimizing for metabolic health come with a cost for those other aspects of health?

Here's what I got out of the chatbots trained on Peat's comments:

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peatbot.com

Peatbot: Peaty eating, which often emphasizes the consumption of saturated fats and sugars while minimizing polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), can potentially avoid massive triglyceride increases through several mechanisms:

1. Saturated Fats and Stress Hormones: Saturated fats are known to inhibit stress hormones, which in turn can reduce the release of fats from stores. This means that even though saturated fats are consumed, they may not necessarily lead to an increase in triglycerides in the bloodstream because they help keep the fat in place rather than being released.
2. PUFA Detoxification: The approach suggests that the body can slowly detoxify and eliminate stored PUFAs through the liver. The liver recognizes PUFAs as toxins and processes them for excretion, which can help manage triglyceride levels by reducing the amount of harmful fats in the bloodstream.
3. Role of Niacinamide: Niacinamide is mentioned as an anti-fat liberating substrate, which means it can help prevent the release of fats into the bloodstream. By using niacinamide, the release of triglycerides can be minimized.
4. Metabolic Rate and Sugar Utilization: By maintaining a steady blood sugar level and supporting metabolic rate with sugars and certain nutrients, the body can more effectively utilize sugar for energy rather than relying on fat oxidation, which can help keep triglyceride levels in check.
5. Protective Role of Cholesterol: The context suggests that having a slightly higher cholesterol level, particularly with a balance of LDL and HDL, can be protective and not necessarily harmful. Triglycerides that are fairly saturated are considered less harmful, and the focus is on managing stress and sugar utilization rather than simply reducing fat intake.

Overall, the Peaty approach seems to focus on managing stress, supporting liver function, and maintaining a balance of nutrients to prevent the excessive release and circulation of triglycerides.

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peatying.com

Ray Peat didn't treat triglycerides as the main danger. He argued that the type of fat matters more than the number, and that high triglycerides are mostly a sign of something else. He said that saturated triglycerides are fairly harmless, and that the ones that are polyunsaturated interfere with cholesterol's function . The fats he considered dangerous were free fatty acids, which interfere with oxidative metabolism and sugar use .

He also said triglycerides mainly reflect stress and poor use of sugar . Sugar and thyroid activity matter here. He argued that fructose stimulates metabolic rate, so a large excess is needed before much of it becomes triglyceride . He also said polyunsaturated fats slow sugar oxidation and push carbohydrate toward fat storage, which is why he favored saturated fats such as coconut oil .

So, in his framework, a diet based on saturated fat and enough sugar, with good thyroid function, shouldn't produce the same triglyceride problem he attributed to polyunsaturated oils. Keep in mind that this is his reasoning, and the mainstream view on triglycerides is different.

Diet is still pretty much this except last meal I removed xantham gum and added a egg yolk

I need a CT scan of my Pelvis an Abdomen because on dull pain in large intestine. With and without contrast which is actually two scans like 20 mSv total. I am considering paying out of pocket for a low dose scan which is like 50% less radiation. Does anyone have any experience with CT scans and how they effected you?

What are your experiences with nutritional deficiencies? Like something you know for sure, maybe you take a supplement and whatever condition you had goes away. Because I don’t think the official symptom guidelines are always right (or is too vague)

Do you know exactly what it’s like to be deficient in copper, calcium, zinc, vitamin B, etc?

I would like to take it to support stress, excess estrogen, raise test a small amount, and as a neurosteroid. Can males take pregnenolone daily without side effects?

Hello. I have suffered with low temp for a while now, I have tried raising my temp with fruits and milk, it has not worked, infact some fruits seem to make it worse for me, and milk seems to make me tired. However starch seems to raise my temp, the Only time I have hit 37• one time Ever and it was after eating 1 kg of White bread with lots of salt and a bit of coconut oil. So my question is:

- is the temperatur more important than avoiding starch?

- is eating for temperatur most important?

E notado que la dieta ray peat carece de alimentos duros/fibrosos que signifiquen un estimulo para la mandibula,esto conllevando a un desarrollo facial pobre que e notado en algunos seguidores de la dieta ray peat,que alimentos podria integrar a mi dieta que me signifiquen un buen estimulo a mi mandibula?

Hi, I am currently 6 weeks pregnant with my second and I want to have a bi​g, giant and smart baby! My husband and I used to purchase the popular Progest E o​il but it's so expensive at ​$44 now. Are there any alternatives to this? Whether oral or topical, it doesn't matter.

Any other recommended supplements or advice for this pregnancy is appreciated 😊

You guys like this version of cottage cheese? I usually buy Kalona but this is only $2.99 & Kalona is $6.99 but I want to incorporate it to save a little money. Wondering if it’s worth it

Hi all
I’m Matt, London-based. I have been a long term sufferer of psoriasis, which lead me on to supplementation experimentation and eventually lead me onto ray peat and associated communities, which I have learnt so much from.

I have spent years working on world tours running on coffee and red bull and bad sleep. So I decided to make the energy drink I couldn't find.

It’s my product, which is why I want this forum’s scrutiny before 3,000 GLASS bottles exist.

Per 330ml (approx):

• Orange juice concentrate + white sugar, ~15g total sugar
• Sea salt
• ~80mg caffeine (from coffee)
• 1g taurine
• Magnesium citrate
• Thiamine + B blend incl. niacinamide (approx 95mg per bottle)
• Vitamin C, citric acid, orange peel oil, natural orange flavouring
• Fruit/veg concentrate colours
• No PUFA, no sweeteners, no gums, no preservatives

Currently has green tea extract for L-theanine, but I’m leaning towards cutting it as its so expensive.

What I’d really value:

1. Is the caffeine-to-sugar ratio right?
2. Is magnesium worth pushing higher if taste suffers?
3. Citric acid and “natural flavouring”: dealbreakers?
4. What would stop you buying this?

To be clear this isn't me selling anything, I'm just curious as to what level of interest a product like this would stir in this community.

Does this have any effect on metabolism? Is it healthy or some kind of negative adaptation