The Rationale for Dietary Supplements

Why was this article written? Because most people have at least one nutritional deficiency (and maybe more than one) multivitamins are suggested for use by many health professionals and associations. Multivitamins help to fill in gaps in nutrition, providing nutrient missed in normal diets. A multivitamin can be a safe, nutritious, and inexpensive part of…

The Physiology of Human-Powered Flight

Why was this article written? Human-powered flight requires a well-designed machine, an well-trained athlete, and the proper fuel and fueling regime for that athlete. The Daedalus Project was an attempt to understand the limits of human physiology and how best to support an athlete performing at peak performance for long periods of time. The Physiology…

Alfalfa and Canavanine

Why was this article written? There had been a concern raised about L-canavanine (an amino acid present in alfalfa seeds and sprouts) and vitamin E and their relationship to autoimmune disorders. The basis for these concerns appeared in a case study published in a journal. Alfalfa supplements, which are manufactured using mature alfalfa (and not…