The Gary Null Show

The Gary Null Show - 2-13-26

The Illusion of Modern MedicineWhy Our Most Advanced Healthcare System Still Fails at Healing“We spend more money treating disease than any society in history yet remain among thesickest—because healing was never the system’s goal.”Gary Null PhD 
 
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The Gary Null Show - 2-12-26

HEALTH NEWS
A Simple Diet Change Could Slow Liver CancerBrief, intensive exercise helps patients with panic disorder more than standard careLucid dreaming could be used for mental health therapy, new study saysUS cancer institute studying ivermectin’s ‘ability to kill cancer cellsToo many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates
 
 

The Gary Null Show - 2-11-26

HEALTH NEWS
A Simple Diet Change Could Slow Liver CancerBrief, intensive exercise helps patients with panic disorder more than standard careLucid dreaming could be used for mental health therapy, new study saysUS cancer institute studying ivermectin’s ‘ability to kill cancer cellsToo many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates. 
 
Clips
 
Andrew Bridgen - https://x.com/ABridgen/status/2020573528571977993?s=20
MAHA Alliance Mike Tyson Super Bowl Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg1SjFt1a_U
 
KETO DIET RISKS 
 
The rationale for Keto Diet by its advocates
Restricting carbohydrates, suppressing insulin and ketosis will lead to better metabolic heath, increase weight loss, reduce inflammation, and protect from chronic diseases.
 
Keto Claim: Carbohydrates raise insulin leading to fat storage – keto lowers insulin and burns body fat better
Debunking: Ketosis is a metabolic state and not a health outcome. For example ketones can be elevated by very long fasting, starvation, different illnesses and uncontrolled diabetes.
 
Keto Claim: By minimizing carbs keto stabilizes blood sugar, reduce insulin spikes, and improve insulin sensitivity that benefits those with type 2 diabetes
Debunked: This claim contradicts the evidence of induced hepatic insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in longer-term studies. In animal models, keto diets impair blood sugar regulation within several days, which shows harm for metabolic health.
 
Keto Claim: Ketones are seen as “clean” fuel that advocates claim are anti inflammatory and neuroprotective. Believe that this along with ketosis lowers triglycerides, raises HDL cholesterol, and improves lipid profiles. They argue that the increase in LDL cholesterol is benign. Claim saturated fats are harmless if carbs are low
Debunked:  This claim is undermined by the increased LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and cardiovascular risks from saturated fats in animal products. Meta-analyses show no long-term lipid improvements from keto diets. Rather this is the risk in elevated low-density lipoprotein and very-low-density lipoproteins that increase cardiovascular disease  Also, insulin reduction does not override the quality of fat. LDL cholesterol and ApoB, as well as atherosclerosis, increase significantly on an animal based diet. Saturated fat still remains a causal factor for cardiovascular disease.
 
Keto Claim: High protein and fat increases satiety and therefore reduces hunger
Debunking: Weight loss is primarily from reduced intake due to satiety, not fat-burning efficiency. Long-term keto adherence often leads to weight regain with no significant sustained benefits for visceral fat or appetite control. hort term weight loss is not same as long term benefits. A study shows that weight loss at 3-6 months on a keto diet disappears by 12 months
 
Keto Claim: It enhances brain function and energy that then improves mental clarity and mood. Argue that animal products like eggs and organ meats provides choline and other nutrients for brain health.
Debunked: There is no strong evidence for this claim. In fact keto’s nutrient deficiencies and lack of fiber in the long term can lead to fatigue, constipation and in women neural tubal defects. Keto’s claims are only based on short term trials. 
 
Keto Claim: Use the evolutionary argument that humans evolved eating meat and fat – same argument the paleo folks used. Therefore, they believe keto diets align with human biology
Debunked: A big study in Science in 2025 analyzed tooth enamel from skeletons of some of our oldest human ancestors, 3.5 million years ago, and found they ate predominately a plant based diet with no substantial sigh of mammalian meat. The isotopes matched herbivores (fruits, leaves and grasses, tubers, nuts, other vegetation) not carnivores.
 
 
Keto Diet Risks
 
It is worth noting, according to the Northwestern University Health site, there is a sizable drop out rate of participants in keto trials.
 
Although, there are studies that show keto does what it claims in the short term, there are no long-term human data to support their claims that an animal-based diet does this efficiently.
 
Important, research leans in the direction to indicate that keto’s benefits – especially weight loss and glucose reduction, are transient and may not be directly related to animal food consumption itself but rather to calorie reduction and limiting glycogen.
 
Long term prospective studies and systematic meta analysis evaluations consistently show high red meat consumption, full-fat dairy and animal fats are associated with the following medical conditions. This is true even when carbohydrate intake is low
 
A good thorough study in JAMA shows that unprocessed red meat mildly increases all cause mortality – about 3-5% per 100 grams meat per day
 
High red and processed meat consumption increases carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds and heterocyclic amines that raise cancer risks by up to 18% per 50-100 grams/day – from meta analysis in the European Journal of Epidemiology
 
Dairy increases IGF-1 levels thereby too much calcium also suppressing Vitamin D and elevating prostate cancer risks by 79% per 400 gram dairy per day. Worse for processed meats that inreases risk by 21% per 20 grams/day – American Journal of Epidemiology
 
Red meat is linked to hormonal disruptions and carcinogens contributing breast cancer – European Journal of Cancer
 
Total unprocessed red meat consumption shows a modest 5% risk in pancreatic cancer per 100 grams/day. – From journal Clinical Nutrition
 
Many meta-analyses on meats have a relationship to stomach/gastric cancer, but processed meats are worse than unprocessed red meat. From study in Nutrients – 24 studies showed unprocessed red meat associated with gastric cancer by about 25% increase risk for every 100 grams/day.
 
Unprocessed red meat is linked to an 11% higher risk in overall cardiovascular disease risk due to inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. – from European Heart Journal
 
Saturated fats in meats increases non-HDL cholesterol and blood pressure and raises the risks of ischemic heart disease by 119% per 100 grams/day red meat – from American J Clinical Nutrition
 
Red meat diets reduce LDL Cholesterol much less than plant proteins and thereby increase atherosclerosis risks – from the journal Circulation
 
Red meats (an processed meats also in this study) contributes to insulin resistance via heme iron and raises Type 2 diabetes risks by up to 51% per 50 grams/day – International Journal Environmental Research in Public Health
 
Saturated fats in unprocessed red meat has a modest positive 12% increase with stroke risk – From  European Heart Journal
Unprocessed poultry consumption shows a modest 4% increase in incident cardiovascular events per 100 grams/day. This is believed to be due to arachidonic acid poultry – in JAMA
 
Red meat contributes to sodium and saturated fat intact raising hypertension conditions by 14% per 50-100 gram/day – from journal Advanced Nutrition
 
Saturated fats from animal products cause lipotoxicity and insulin resistance, that promotes hepatic fat accumulation leading to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease – from Cardiovascular Development and Disease
 
High animal protein increases urinary calcium and acid overload leading to the formation of kidney stones – from the journal Nutrient
 
Animal-heavy diets have low fiber and micronutrient intake that contribute to nutrient deficiencies. Also causes constipation that can lead to immune system issues. – from the journal Nutrients
 
Red meat, dairy, and eggs disrupts the gut metabolism of carnitine and choline. This promotes TMAO plaque formation and inflammation that leads to atherosclerosis. – from Journal of Cardiovascular Development.
 
Although unprocessed meat consumption has not been adequately associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s – yes, processed meats do – there are studies showing red meat is associated with “subjective cognitive decline” (SCD) which is related to precursors to dementia and Alzheimer’s. A study in journal Neurology  links unprocessed red meat eaten at 1 or more servings per day to 16% higher risk in SCD.
 
High caloric density from saturated animal fats displaces fiber that contributes to weight gain obesity. From Neal Barnard in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
 
Animal products transmit prions that are associated with neurodegenerative disorders.  Proinflammatory compounds like TMAO are linked to neurological risks. – in International Journal of Molecular Science

The Gary Null Show - 2-10-26

HEALTH NEWS
Intermittent fasting cut Crohn’s disease activity by 40% and halved inflammation in randomized clinical trialWhy relying on AI may lead to poor decision makingStudy of 12 monks finds meditation heightens brain activity, reshaping neural dynamicsWorrying about aging may actually age women fasterCognitive speed training linked to lower dementia incidence up to 20 years later
 
Clips:
GAME OVER: Americans Hit RECORD Consumer Debt of $24 Billion/Month as Jobs VANISH - World Affairs in Context 
Daniela Cambone Show - 5.1 Trillion Dollar Bond Fraud 
Dr. Fauci on PCR 
Chris Hedges - Noam Chomsky, Jeffrey Epstein and the Politics of Betrayal
 

The Gary Null Show 2-9-26

Boosting a Natural Molecule (NAD+) Reverses Alzheimer’s Brain Damage in New Study
University of Oslo & Ullevaal University Hospital (Norway), February 8, 2026
 
One of the key drivers of brain dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the protein tau. Under normal conditions, tau helps maintain the internal structure of neurons, supporting the transport systems that allow nerve cells to function properly. In Alzheimer’s disease, however, tau becomes abnormally modified and begins to clump together. These aggregates interfere with normal cellular transport, damage neurons, and ultimately contribute to memory impairment.
Now, an international team of scientists has identified a previously unrecognized way to protect the brain from this degeneration. Their research shows that increasing levels of the naturally occurring molecule NAD⁺ can counteract neurological damage linked to Alzheimer’s disease. 
Previous research has suggested that boosting NAD⁺ using precursor compounds such as nicotinamide riboside (NR) or nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) can produce beneficial effects in animal models of AD and in early-stage clinical studies. However, the biological processes responsible for these effects have remained poorly understood,” explains first author Alice Ruixue Ai.
The new study reveals that NAD⁺ works through a previously unidentified RNA-splicing pathway. This pathway is regulated by a protein called EVA1C, which plays an essential role in the process of RNA splicing. RNA splicing allows a single gene to produce multiple isoforms of a protein, and one isoform may show distinctive effects on the other isoforms. Its dysregulation is one of the most recently acknowledged risk factors for AD.
 
 
 
 

The Gary Null Show - 2/6/26

HEALTH NEWS
 
Choline intake in pregnancy linked to lower inflammation
Fatty acids found to influence immune defense during chronic infections
Online shopping and social media use linked to higher stress levels
Scientists Discover Natural Compounds With Unexpected Benefits for Skin, Anti-Aging, and Heart Health
Discrimination damages the body—and makes victims age faster
 
Choline intake in pregnancy linked to lower inflammation
Cornell University, February 5 2026 (Eurekalert)
 
A new Cornell University study suggests that choline, a nutrient many pregnant people consume too little of, may play an underappreciated role in keeping inflammation in check during pregnancy.
Choline is an essential nutrient involved in many biological processes, including cell membrane structure, neurotransmitter production, methylation, immune cell receptor agonism, and fetal brain development, and some of these biochemical processes play a role in the regulation of inflammation. It is found primarily in eggs, meat, fish, dairy and some legumes and cruciferous vegetables.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,300 pregnant participants enrolled in the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) cohort, one of the most detailed long-running pregnancy nutrition studies in North America. They found that higher recent dietary choline intake was associated with lower levels of inflammation in the third trimester.
Most strikingly, participants with the highest choline intakes had dramatically lower odds of having clinically elevated inflammation than those with the lowest intakes.The current recommendation for choline during pregnancy is 450 mg, but there’s some evidence that that may not be enough.
 
 
Fatty acids found to influence immune defense during chronic infections
University of California at San Diego, February 5 2026 (Medical Xpress)
Our immune system implements an array of strategies to combat threatening infections. White blood cells called cytotoxic T lymphocytes or "CD8 T cells" are soldiers of the immune system, serving as defensive agents that fight invading pathogens. When CD8 T cells reach the point of exhaustion, their protective capabilities decline and the immune system is much less effective.
University of California San Diego immunologists have now studied the influences related to metabolism and the environment surrounding CD8 T cells. Their study led to intriguing new insights on the role of fatty acids in chronic infections and other persistent conditions, such as tumors.
The research focused on metabolites, including small molecules such as amino acids, sugars, and lipids, in mice that play key roles in metabolism and its many functions and pathways. The study examined how such metabolites circulating in the blood change during short-lived or long-lasting viral infections.
They discovered that an ongoing viral infection causes a brief but striking shift in the availability of nutrients in the early stages after infection. They saw levels of fatty acids increase during the first week after infection, associated with infection-induced changes in eating behavior and fat breakdown.
At the same time, a special group of exhausted CD8 T cells with stem-like properties was found to absorb and store more fat than other T cells. These cells were able to use fatty acids as an energy source to power their mitochondria, the cell's energy producers. When fatty acids were provided later during chronic infection, the number of stem-like T cells expanded.
 
Online shopping and social media use linked to higher stress levels
 
 
Aalto University (Finland), January 9 2026 (News-Medical)
Planning to save time by doing your shopping online? If so, it's possible you're not doing your well-being any favors. A study from Aalto University in Finland has found that online shopping is more strongly linked to stress than reading the news, checking your inbox or watching adult entertainment. 
Previous studies have shown that social media and online shopping are often used to relieve stress. However, the new results show that a rise in social media use or online shopping is linked to an increase in self-reported stress across multiple user groups and across devices.
The study found that users of YouTube and streaming services, as well as online gamers, also reported increased stress levels. For people experiencing high-stress, time spent on social media was twice more likely to be linked to stress as compared to time spent on gaming.
Somewhat surprisingly, people who spent a lot of time on news sites reported less stress than others. On the other hand, those who already experienced a lot of stress didn't spend much time on news sites.
Overall, the study found a strong connection between internet use, in general, and heightened stress, especially among those who already experienced a lot of stress in daily life. Women reported more stress than men, and the older and wealthier the participant, the less stress they experienced.
 
Scientists Discover Natural Compounds With Unexpected Benefits for Skin, Anti-Aging, and Heart Health
Meijo University (Japan), February 5, 2026 (SciTech Daily)
Scientists have found that certain natural compounds produced by algae and cyanobacteria may offer benefits beyond sun protection, including support for skin health and cardiovascular function. In lab experiments, two mycosporine-like amino acids were found to do more than soak up ultraviolet light.
They also slowed down a major enzyme tied to blood pressure control, while showing antioxidant and anti-aging activity.
One enzyme, Porphyra-334, is abundant in edible seaweed, which is already consumed widely in many countries. This raises the possibility that everyday foods may contain underappreciated bioactive compounds worthy of further health-related research.These compounds, called mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs), are produced by seaweeds and other tiny organisms that spend their lives exposed to intense light. MAAs work like built in sun filters by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation before it can harm cells.
One of the most notable findings came from experiments on the inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme ACE, a key regulator of blood pressure. Many widely prescribed hypertension drugs work by blocking ACE. Both compounds reduced the activity of this enzyme in laboratory tests, marking the first report of such an effect for MAAs. Although the observed effects were moderate and measured outside the human body, the discovery opens a new direction for future research.
 
 
Discrimination damages the body—and makes victims age faster
University of Montreal, January 19 2026 (Medical Xpress)
Has being discriminated against as an LGBTQ+ person been so bad, the stress so heavy, that the victim can literally feel it in their bones? Well, it turns out that's exactly what happens: discrimination damages the body and brain.
That's the conclusion of a new study by researchers at Université de Montréal, who found that discrimination against sexually and gender-diverse people leaves measurable biological traces in the body—so much so, it should be considered a chronic health burden.
Published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, the study was done on 357 Montreal adults aged 18 to 79: They included 129 cisgender sexual minority men and women, 96 transgender and non-binary people, and 72 cisgender heterosexual men and women.
UdeM researchers measured the participants' allostatic load, the cumulative biological wear-and-tear associated with chronic stress. They looked at 16 biomarkers affecting the subjects' cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroendocrine and immune systems.
Results show that major life experiences of discrimination and daily microaggressions were positively associated with allostatic load. This means that these two types of discriminatory events independently contribute to physiological dysregulation, creating a cumulative health burden and accelerated aging.
The study revealed significant disparities: people on the male spectrum (cisgender and transgender men) had the highest levels of allostatic load, while sexual minority men (bisexual and gay) also showed high levels of biological stress.
 
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The Gary Null Show - 2/5/26

The third part of Gary's commentary on the Healthcare System in America

The Gary Null Show 2-4-26

How To Fix Our Broken Medical System: 

The Gary Null Show 2/3/26

The Illusion of Modern MedicineWhy Our Most Advanced Healthcare System Still Fails at Healing“We spend more money treating disease than any society in history yet remainamong the sickest—because healing was never the system’s goal.”Gary Null PhD

The Gary Null Show 2-2-26

Ancient Chinese Herb Shows Promise as a Powerful New Treatment for Common Hair Loss
Continued exposure to certain heavy metals linked to ADHD in childhood
Scientists Discover a Simple, Drug-Free Way To Reduce Anxiety in 24 Minutes
Depression and anxiety together raise long COVID risk in older women
Cannabis shows anti-migraine benefits