Doctor Lori's Health Bits

12/08/2025

Today I write about Kratom, which I have never been in favor of using. Users like it because it works in the same pathways as opioids without the illegal price tag. But the stuff is dangerous for that very same reason. There are too many side effects, and it's just not safe. Recently, the primary active compound with a very long name, abbreviated 7-OH, has been synthesized and is being sold illegally as a "dietary supplement". It's not a DS, it's an unsafe chemical and I'm thrilled to see FDA cracking down on it in the marketplace. Don't try this stuff, people. Go outside and hug a tree and get high on life instead.

FDA Seizes 7-OH Opioids to Protect American Consumers U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent this bulletin at 12/02/2025 05:02 PM EST If your email program has trouble displaying this email, view as a webpage. FDA Seizes 7-OH Opioids to Protect American Consumers The U.S. Food and Drug Administratio...

10/15/2025

Not all food additives are bad, and some of them are actually good for you! Case in point Acacia Gum, aka Gum Arabic. A natural thickening agent that is lovingly harvested in Africa (cue video with beautiful music), treasured since Biblical times, and good for you! 90% soluble fiber used by your gut bacteria as a food. Next time you see it on a yogurt or ice cream label, now you know!

Learn all about it at Agrigum.com

10/13/2025

BLUE is a most cherished color in flowers, eyes, and cupcakes because it is less common. But do you want to eat the color straight? Well, there are some dummies out there saying online that taking Methylene Blue can improve cognition, slow down alzheimers, or even cure cancer. What these dopes fail to tell you is that taking this stuff without very specific medical needs and doctor supervised dosing can be toxic and do real damage! It is harmful in pregnancy, and it messes up your brain if you're also taking brain meds for anxiety or depression.

Do the smart thing and always fact-check anything you read online or hear in a podcast before acting on or reacting to it. Fake news and misinformation rule cyberspace. Don't be a victim.

10/08/2025

Here's some exciting research underway, without a minute to spare!

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🧠 Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms using nanoparticles that clear brain plaque and restore memory

In an astonishing breakthrough, researchers from Spain and China have developed nanoparticles that not only remove toxic Alzheimer’s plaques from the brain — but also repair the brain’s natural defense system.

The study, published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, showed that just three injections of these “supramolecular drugs” cleared up to 60 % of amyloid-beta buildup in only one hour in mice. Even more remarkably, within six months, animals suffering from severe memory loss began behaving normally again — effectively reversing half a year of cognitive decline.

What makes this discovery stand out is its focus on the blood–brain barrier (BBB) — the brain’s gatekeeper that becomes leaky and dysfunctional in Alzheimer’s. Instead of just dissolving plaque, the nanoparticles reactivate a key waste-clearing protein called LRP1, restoring the brain’s ability to flush out harmful material naturally. This dual action improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and helps the brain reboot its self-healing processes.

Though still in early-stage animal testing, this research offers a bold new direction: tackling neurodegenerative diseases by repairing the body’s cleanup system — not just treating the symptoms. If these results translate to humans, they could mark a turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

📖 Source:
Battaglia G., Tian X. et al. (2025). Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy. Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia & West China Hospital, Sichuan University.

06/09/2025

My favorite meal of the day is breakfast, and specifically Eggs! I can eat them any time, every day and never get bored. Because I eat so many, I really care about the little fluffies that make them for me. I always look for pasture raised eggs for the best nutrition and the happiest hens providing my food. Here's a great article on the topic.

Tap into the $13B egg market with products that promise hen welfare

05/19/2025

Exciting announcement today from FDA! They approved a simple blood test to help determine if someone with cognitive issues has Alzheimer's Disease! This is a HUGE breakthrough which will help countless families.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood, to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.

04/24/2025

Exciting times at One Innovation Labs! My dear friend and Founder, Pedro Perez Ph.D, was on the Late Night Health podcast discussing our latest and greatest innovation which will be the new benchmark for Vitamin C supplementation.

In this special edition of Late Night Health, host Mark Alyn sits down with three top innovators who are revolutionizing how we think about supplements, deli...

04/23/2025

"It's natural, it must be safe"
Have you fallen for this way of thinking? Well, think again. Chemicals that alter your brainwaves (or any other part of your body, for that matter) can be beneficial OR dangerous, regardless of where they come from. Education and Caution are always a good approach.

In this news item, the active chemical in "Magic Mushrooms" and its dangers are discussed. Usage is up, and so are the calls to Poison Control.

US researchers call for better education, tracking, and health system preparedness in response to a substantial increase in poison center calls on psilocybin use. The team from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus notes that significantly more US citizens are using the hallucinogenic c...

04/04/2025

It's National Vitamin C Day! It made a career for my boss, and a company with a dream job for me! If you haven't tried PureWay-C, you are missing out!

04/04/2025

I know a few kitties who might benefit from this! Hopefully they taste good. That's the biggest problem with any chewable supplement product, regardless of species.

Pet nutrition brand Spirited Paw from US-based Standard Process unveils Calming Wafers, a calming supplement for dogs and cats. The new product contains ingredients that relieve occasional anxiousness and promote a positive mood and peace of mind for pets. Standard Process’ Calm contains....

03/25/2025

Important drug approval update for cat parents!

Today the FDA conditionally approved a new drug for management of ventricular hypertrophy in cats.

03/25/2025

"The Dose Makes The Poison"
Will Brink covers the risks of self dosing DNP. Here's an excerpt:

"DNP (2,4-Dinitrophenol) is often promoted in underground circles as a fat-loss miracle drug. In reality, it’s a dangerous, unregulated industrial chemical associated with numerous hospitalizations and fatalities.

“There is no accepted therapeutic dose… A slight miscalculation can mean serious injury or death.”

DNP is often used by people looking for an edge, the same kind of person who’s training hard, watching their macros, and taking their fitness seriously. I get it. But there are better, safer, smarter ways to support fat loss, recovery, and resilience – without risking your life."

Will Brink, December 27, 2024December 29, 2024, Anti-Aging and HRT, Articles, Weight Loss, 0 Longevity scientist David Sinclair referred to DNP as “…a perfect weight loss pill” on the Joe Rogan show recently, which I discuss in my vid here. 2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) is an old chemical with a lon...