Fermented vegetables are high on the list of things I’ve received the most questions about from readers of Darwinian-Medicine.com. That’s not particularly surprising, seeing as I have talked a lot about fermented vegetables in relation to gut health and microbiome restoration here on the site; was in charge of planning and conducting the first ever […]
The Unique Fatty Acid Profile of Coconuts
The nutritionists and professors who are responsible for designing dietary guidelines for the public are not fond of saturated fat. They have long argued that we would all be wise to limit our consumption of cheese, butter, ghee, bacon, sausages, and other foods that are very high in saturated fatty acids. I stand behind this […]
Odorous Microbes: How Your Microbiome Affects What You Smell Like
Human body odor formation is greatly affected by the structure and actions of human-associated microbial communities (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). In other words, the trillions of microorganisms that colonize your body greatly influence what you smell like. You have a unique body odor, in part because you have a unique microbiota, which is shaped […]
The Perfect Eyesight of Hunter-Gatherers
In modern, industrialized nations such as the United States and Norway, where I live, it’s the norm rather than the exception to have suboptimal eyesight. A lot of people are either near or farsighted, and many also develop cataracts and macular degeneration as they get older. These conditions are so common nowadays that having issues […]
Obesogenic Gut Bugs: How Bacteria Can Make Us Fat
The microbiome and the brain are the chief regulators of adiposity and eating behavior in humans. In many respects, the microbiome is even more important than the brain. Obviously, it’s the processes of the brain that ultimately shape our thoughts and behavior. What’s important to recognize though, is that these processes, in turn, are greatly […]
Ask Eirik: Can I Write for Darwinian-Medicine.com?
I’ve been getting lots of e-mails lately from people who are interested in writing for Darwinian-Medicine.com. Since this is something I’m regularly contacted about, I thought I’d address it here on the site, so that I can make my position known. As I see it, that’s a win both for me and for the people […]
Darwinian Medicine on YouTube
Darwinian medicine is now on YouTube! On the YouTube channel I explore various concepts and theories, many of which are integral to Darwinian medicine. I try to summarize each topic I cover in such a way that the key points are highlighted. That way, the person watching the video is left with an overarching understanding […]
Ask Eirik: How Can I Rebuild My Microbiome After a Course of Antibiotics?
All of the antibiotic substances that we humans have infused into our bodies and our environment over the most recent centuries have dramatically altered our relationship with microbes. We’re now in the midst of a pandemic of inflammation-related, chronic illness. Our reckless, widespread use of antibiotics has most certainly contributed to causing this dire situation. […]
Why You Should Consider Following Darwinian Medicine on Facebook
Are you following Darwinian medicine on Facebook? If not, then you’re arguably missing out. On the Facebook page you’ll find links to recent studies and research papers, quotes from great evolutionary thinkers, and various Darwinian tidbits. I select and prepare everything that’s posted on the page. I strive to create posts that provide some sort […]
Fix Your Diet. Fix Your Microbiome.
Your health is intertwined with the health of your microbiota. If your microbiota is diverse, resilient, and dominated by bacteria that agree with your biology, then that means that you possess a natural defense against diabetes, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a plethora of other diseases and health problems. Unless you’ve […]