Compassion for self, other sentient beings and the environment.

IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) is a growth hormone in our body. High IGF-1 levels are associated with increased risk of cancer. Increased IGF-1 levels are also suspected to underlie early puberty and autoimmune conditions.

Dr Greger has a couple of fascinating videos connecting dots between methionine, cancer and longevity. Methionine restriction may be helpful! Which foods have highest levels of methionine? Fish and chicken. Followed by eggs, red meat and dairy. Beans, grains, veggies and fruits have the lowest levels.

"Suppressing the engine-of-aging enzyme TOR (Target of Rapamycin) by reducing intake of leucine–rich animal products, such as milk, may reduce cancer risk." — Dr Greger

In recent years, a new mechanism has been proposed to explain heart disease and cancer: TMAO. Story in brief: (a) carnitine and choline are converted by our gut bacteria into TMAO, and (b) TMAO contributes to heart disease, stroke, cancer and impairs kidney function.

What is TOR? What causes TOR overactivation? Does TOR overactivation promote cancer, autism and many other chronic lifestyle conditions?

"Heme iron, the type found predominantly in blood and muscle, is absorbed better than the non-heme iron that predominates in plants, but may increase the risk of cancer, stroke, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome." — Dr Greger

Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) are associated with inflammation in our body and chronic health conditions. Where are AGEs found? How may we reduce their intake?

Humans have the ability to digest both animal foods and plant foods. So we are a combination of carnivores and herbivores; we are 'omnivores'. However, are we more like herbivores, or are we more like carnivores?