May 2026 – NatWonk – Dr Bier’s Research Reviews

Daily very low UV dose exposure enhances adaptive immunity, compared with a single high-dose exposure. Consequences for the control of a skin infection

May 16, 2026

Comment: I’ve always looked at the sun as a natural physiological signal rather than something we should instinctively fear. Our bodies evolved under it, and it makes clinical sense that gradual, low-dose exposure acts as an adaptive tonic for our health. I advocate going out in the early Spring, and building up a base tan, […]

The Winding Path Towards an Inverse Relationship Between Sun Exposure and All-cause Mortality

May 10, 2026

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| Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Miscellaneous, Ultraviolet - Sun Exposure

Comment: I always prioritize all-cause mortality data over mechanism, and the hypothesis that sun exposure is negative is at this point dogmatic. This 2018 review is another showing the prevailing clinical mandate for UV avoidance conflicts with the documented reality that sun avoidance is a negative factor for human longevity. The Melanoma in Southern Sweden […]

Desiccated Thyroid Extract – Regulatory Status Update

May 9, 2026

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| Endocrine Health

Regulatory Transition and Clinical Continuity of Desiccated Thyroid Extract: A Strategic Analysis of FDA Policy Evolutions 2025–2026 Regulatory History: The Distinction Between Grandfathered and GRASE Status Desiccated Thyroid Extract (DTE) has been utilized for thyroid hormone replacement since the late 19th century, pre-dating the formal regulatory framework of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). […]

The effect of aged garlic extract on the atherosclerotic process – a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

May 7, 2026

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| Cardiovascular Health, Nutritional Supplements

Comment: I use Aged Garlic Extract in my practice for plaques and calcifications as there are no risks to offset the potential benefit. But I do need to apply the same standards to the study as I do to a statin trial. This data reveals presents a conflicting baseline that muddies any clear clinical conclusion. […]