Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) and Aging

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 ~ cafebedouin

"AKG is part of the metabolic cycle that our cells use to make energy from food. In addition to its use by bodybuilders, doctors sometimes treat osteoporosis and kidney disease with the supplement.The molecule grabbed attention as a possible antiaging treatment in 2014, when researchers reported AKG could extend life span by more than 50% in … Continue reading Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) and Aging

A Note on Water Escapes

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 ~ cafebedouin

"How many times now have I tried to tell you that making water travel any part of an escape plan is almost certain to end in failure?"—Kevin Underhill, "Fine, Get in the Sea, Crooks." Lowering the Bar. August 28, 2020. Quite a few examples of people trying to escape police via water that do not … Continue reading A Note on Water Escapes