Brain health nutrients including PQQ and polyphenols

Dr Paul Clayton’s Health Newsletter October 2014 The latest nutrient craze is a supposedly new vitamin called pyrroloquinoline quinone. As the name of this compound doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, we are fortunate indeed that it is routinely abbreviated to PQQ. PQQ is being boosted on a number of websites, where companies are selling … Read more

Curcumin treats depression

Dr Paul Clayton’s Health Newsletter October 2014 Curcumin, the polyphenol derived from turmeric, is already known to have anti-inflammatory effects and to be cardio-, neuro- and chemo-protective; in the last 8 years, over 7000 studies have been completed. Now turmeric appears to be an anti-depressant too. Various teams of scientists have shown that curcumin exerts … Read more

Antioxidants – pro or anti? Theories of ageing

Dr Paul Clayton’s Health Newsletter June 2014 New theories of ageing are emerging, which put antioxidants and free radicals in their place. Chronic inflammation as degenerative disease promoter is overtaking the Mitochondrial Free Radical Theory of Ageing. Life, and ageing, used to be so simple. Findings that older organisms, from helminths to mice to men, … Read more

Deep-fried cancer risk offset by fruit and veg?

Dr Paul Clayton’s Health Newsletter June 2014 Interpretation of health research is often difficult. A study showed that people eating deep-fried foods more than once a week had a one-third higher risk of cancer. But was this because the foods themselves caused more cancer; OR because those who ate more fried foods were also eating … Read more

The looming antibiotic crisis

Dr Paul Clayton’s Health Newsletter May 2014 The WHO recently warned that “a post-antibiotic era in which common infections and minor injuries can kill … is a very real possibility for the 21st century.” The word is in common use, but what exactly is an “antibiotic” and why might they be in “crisis”? An antibiotic … Read more