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Nope. No change for me. I’m still an organ donor and won’t change that decision. The good news is that I didn’t die before all this was known and wasn’t part of the corruption in the current death industry. Now that there is new leadership involved and corrective measures are in the works, I am confident that my organs will be harvested ethically in the future.
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Typically many on the liberal side are predictably panicking and spreading their doom and gloom forecast that millions of people will die because of this decision. So how do they square this decision with the recent Moderna approval of their mRNA Covid vax for kids? Will it now be rejected? Seems to me the FDA jumped the gun a bit seeing how that decision was only a few weeks ago and I am sure this mRNA study by BARDA was already known. So why be at cross purposes between HHS and FDA. Not a good look.
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Like any other crappy product, just don’t buy it. Problem solved!
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Not a healthcare pro but the way I read it, it would depend on the MOA of the medication you are taking. If the medication acts in a manor that encourages oxidation, then it would probably make sense to avoid antioxidants.
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The only thing that makes sense about this decision is that this is a deliberate decision to reduce the population of this country through a painful process of sickness promotion.
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Where exactly was our star player and hero to the IMA crowd Marty Makary in this decision? I was hopeful but now I am disappointed that it appears nothing has really changed at the FDA. This should have been a simple decision to say NO. But here we are right back to the same ol’ crap.
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Sounds expensive. I’ll stick with IndiaMart and pay the shipping.
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I am grateful that my mother lived to within 24 days of her 98th birthday. January was a tough month for me losing my mother but I was able to spend the last 4 months of her life with her and express how much I loved her and appreciated her giving me life. I wish that she had taken better care of her health over the years but I believe that she was blessed with great genes that helped her live a long life. Hopefully my genes will be as strong as hers and I am doing my part to maintain a healthy lifestyle with my vegan diet and a growing knowledge of healthy living information. IMA is a big part of that medical and nutrition knowledge.
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Thank you for sharing your info. My sister has CVD, a leaky valve, and recently had her pacemaker replaced. The pacemaker keeps her alive. She has had really low O2 readings when she wakes up like the mid 80’s and the O2 Ring sounds like it would be a good tool to help her determine if she needs some sort of therapy. She is on standard Warfarin therapy and her cardiologist was adamant against substituting nattokinase when I suggested a change. I don’t have any health issues and I have been taking quercetin for about a year every other day alternating with a low dose of IVM. I’m thinking my sister would benefit from taking a standard 500 mg dosage to start. But I would like her to monitor her O2 levels prior to adding a new supplement. Your sample size of one is a good data point and hopefully my sister can verify the effect of quercetin on her O2 levels as well. Thanks again for sharing.
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My dietary guidelines changed in 1990 when I became vegan. I focus on nutrition and read labels and do my own research. I follow Dr Fuhrman’s nutritarian suggestions which is WFPB. Most of my information comes from Dr. Greger, PCRM, and Dr. Been.
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Are there any other medical journals other than JIM that are trustworthy? The majors don’t seem to be based on recent history. Perhaps some of the minor journals have a better track record.
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Bad science, bad medicine, and bad government. It should have never been enacted in the first place.
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Sounds expensive. I’ll stick with IndiaMart and pay the shipping.
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Keep in mind that there are two types of carbs, simple and complex. The simple ones are the ones that get immediately converted to glucose. The complex carbs take more time to digest and convert. Oats are one of the complex ones and when combined with other high fiber fruits it slows down the absorption. My bowl of oatmeal generally will last me for about 6 hours before I am hungry again. It is what my body is used to after about 25 years of this routine. Grok provided the following analysis comparing and contrasting both meals. Perhaps alternating daily meals would be a good place to start to get the benefits of both.
To compare the nutrient profiles of two soft-boiled eggs and a 1-cup serving of oatmeal prepared with ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and ¼ cup of blueberries, I’ll focus on key macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and other relevant factors like fiber and antioxidants. The comparison assumes the oatmeal is cooked with water (not milk) and no additional sweeteners or fats are added, as these weren’t specified. Nutrient data is sourced from standard references like the USDA FoodData Central database, with approximate values for clarity.
Nutrient Profile Breakdown
Two Soft-Boiled Eggs (approximately 100g, assuming large eggs at 50g each)- Calories: ~140 kcal
- Protein: ~12.6g (high-quality, complete protein with all essential amino acids)
- Fat: ~9.5g (including ~3.2g saturated fat, ~4g monounsaturated fat, and ~370mg cholesterol)
- Carbohydrates: ~0.7g (negligible, no fiber or sugar)
- Vitamins:
- Vitamin A: ~540 IU (~6% DV)
- Vitamin D: ~82 IU (~10% DV)
- Vitamin B12: ~0.9µg (~38% DV)
- Choline: ~250mg (~45% DV for women, ~36% for men)
- Riboflavin (B2): ~0.5mg (~38% DV)
- Minerals:
- Selenium: ~31µg (~56% DV)
- Phosphorus: ~190mg (~15% DV)
- Iron: ~1.8mg (~10% DV)
- Other: High in cholesterol but no fiber or antioxidants.
1 Cup Oatmeal (cooked with water, ~234g) + ½ tsp Cinnamon (~1.3g) + ¼ Cup Blueberries (~37g)
- Calories: ~160 kcal
- Oatmeal: ~140 kcal
- Blueberries: ~20 kcal
- Cinnamon: negligible (~3 kcal)
- Protein: ~5.2g (incomplete protein)
- Oatmeal: ~5g
- Blueberries: ~0.2g
- Cinnamon: negligible
- Fat: ~2.5g
- Oatmeal: ~2.5g (mostly unsaturated, ~0.5g saturated)
- Blueberries and cinnamon: negligible
- Carbohydrates: ~31g
- Oatmeal: ~27g (including ~4g dietary fiber, ~0.5g sugar)
- Blueberries: ~4g (including ~1g fiber, ~2.5g sugar)
- Cinnamon: negligible
- Vitamins:
- Vitamin C (from blueberries): ~3.6mg (~4% DV)
- Vitamin K (from blueberries): ~7µg (~8% DV)
- Manganese (from oatmeal and cinnamon): ~1.8mg (~78% DV)
- Thiamin (B1, from oatmeal): ~0.2mg (~17% DV)
- Minerals:
- Magnesium (oatmeal): ~60mg (~15% DV)
- Iron (oatmeal): ~1.7mg (~9% DV)
- Phosphorus (oatmeal): ~160mg (~13% DV)
- Potassium (blueberries): ~30mg (~1% DV)
- Other:
- Fiber: ~5g (from oatmeal and blueberries, ~18% DV)
- Antioxidants: Blueberries provide anthocyanins; cinnamon contains polyphenols.
Comparison and Contrast
Macronutrients- Calories: Similar (~140 kcal for eggs vs. ~160 kcal for oatmeal mix), making them comparable for energy content.
- Protein:
Eggs provide significantly more protein (12.6g vs. 5.2g) and a complete
amino acid profile, ideal for muscle repair and satiety. Oatmeal’s
protein is incomplete, lacking sufficient lysine, but still contributes
to daily needs. - Fat: Eggs
have higher fat content (9.5g vs. 2.5g), including cholesterol (370mg),
which may concern those monitoring heart health, though dietary
cholesterol’s impact is debated. Oatmeal is low-fat, with heart-healthy
unsaturated fats. - Carbohydrates:
Oatmeal is carb-rich (31g, including 5g fiber), providing sustained
energy and supporting digestive health. Eggs are virtually carb-free
(0.7g), making them suitable for low-carb or ketogenic diets.
Micronutrients
- Vitamins:
Eggs excel in B12, choline, and vitamin D, critical for brain health,
nerve function, and bone health. Oatmeal with blueberries offers vitamin
C, K, and manganese, supporting immunity, blood clotting, and
metabolism. Cinnamon adds trace antioxidants but minimal vitamins. - Minerals:
Both provide iron (~1.8mg eggs vs. 1.7mg oatmeal), but oatmeal’s
non-heme iron is less bioavailable. Eggs are rich in selenium, while
oatmeal provides magnesium and manganese. Phosphorus is comparable in
both.
Other Factors
- Fiber: Oatmeal’s 5g of fiber promotes gut health and stabilizes blood sugar, while eggs offer none.
- Antioxidants:
Blueberries and cinnamon provide anthocyanins and polyphenols, which
combat oxidative stress. Eggs lack significant antioxidants. - Cholesterol:
Eggs contain high cholesterol (370mg), though recent research suggests
moderate egg consumption (1–2 daily) is generally safe for most people.
Oatmeal is cholesterol-free and heart-friendly due to beta-glucans in
oats. - Satiety:
Eggs’ high protein and fat may promote longer-lasting fullness compared
to oatmeal’s carbs, though oatmeal’s fiber aids satiety.
Summary
- Eggs are a
nutrient-dense, low-carb option with superior protein, healthy fats,
and key vitamins (B12, D, choline). They’re ideal for muscle
maintenance, brain health, and low-carb diets but lack fiber and
antioxidants. - Oatmeal with blueberries and cinnamon
is a carb-rich, heart-healthy choice with high fiber, antioxidants, and
manganese. It’s better for sustained energy, digestive health, and
antioxidant benefits but provides less protein and fewer fat-soluble
vitamins.
Choose eggs for a high-protein, low-carb meal or if you need B12, choline, or selenium. Choose oatmeal for fiber, heart health, or antioxidant benefits, especially if following a plant-based or low-fat diet. Combining both in a diet could balance their strengths.
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@IMA-GregT Might I suggest a nice big bowl of oatmeal with fruit as a better option. Blueberries, strawberries, cinnamon are good choices.