Disclaimer
Please, stay curious...
The health-related content on Domo Futu reflects my personal experiences, years of research, and a lifelong interest in health, performance, and longevity. My journey into this world kicked off when I was 12 years old with two books: Eat to Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible by Robert Haas (the first new book I ever bought) and a used copy of Life Extension: A Practical Scientific Approach by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw, picked up from a local thrift store. Those books fueled hours of fascination and laid the foundation for a lifelong process.
I still remember Haas' early advice on protein for athletes:
“Eating excess protein (above 80 grams each day in most cases) can clearly hamper athletic performance and endurance through dehydration and essential mineral losses” (p. 20).
Of course, recent research has turned that idea on its head, especially for aging populations. Studies now recommend higher protein intake for older adults to preserve muscle mass, prevent sarcopenia, and maintain physical function. Current guidelines suggest 1.0 - 1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, far exceeding previous recommendations.1
In Life Extension, Pearson and Shaw advocated for large doses of certain vitamins, including vitamin E:
“By choosing to take large doses of vitamin E (a few hundred to 2000 IU per day), you improve your immune system’s ability to fight bacterial and viral infections and cancer” (p. 28).
Fast-forward to today, and we’ve learned that high doses of vitamin E are linked to increased mortality and a higher risk of certain cancers.2 The message? Health advice evolves, and staying informed is crucial.
Reflecting on these shifts makes it clear that no single source of information—even one that feels authoritative in the moment—should mark the end of your learning. I encourage you to stay curious, question what you hear, and always consult multiple sources on your own health journey.
As Paul Graham wisely points out:
“At every period of history people have believed things that were just ridiculous and believed them so strongly that you risked ostracism or even violence by saying otherwise. If our own time were any different, that would be remarkable. As far as I can tell, it isn't.”
That brings us to this: The information shared here is for educational purposes only—it’s not medical advice. If you have a healthcare provider you trust, consider having a conversation with them before making any changes to your diet, supplements, exercise routine, or health strategy, especially if you have a diagnosed condition or are taking medication. The content on Domo Futu isn’t meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Your health decisions should be made carefully, based on thoughtful information from, and (where possible) in consultation with, trusted professionals, and even then, it’s wise to revisit those decisions as new information emerges. As Graham suggests, this era is no different.
Stay well, friends!
Special Acknowledgment: A big thanks to my wife for suggesting this disclaimer (during her law school studies). I’d like to think it’s because she values my advice, but let’s be honest—it’s probably just to keep me from ending up on the wrong side of a lawsuit. Either way, she’s got my back... and my legal basis covered. Thanks, love!
Deutz, N. E., Bauer, J. M., Barazzoni, R., Biolo, G., Boirie, Y., Bosy-Westphal, A., Cederholm, T., Cruz-Jentoft, A., Krznariç, Z., Nair, K. S., Singer, P., Teta, D., Tipton, K., & Calder, P. C. (2014). Protein intake and exercise for optimal muscle function with aging: recommendations from the ESPEN Expert Group. Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland), 33(6), 929–936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2014.04.007
Lock, M., & Loblaw, A. (2005). Vitamin E might increase risk of death. Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien, 51(6), 829–831.