FLR 67: The End of Cancer & Diabetes? Dwarfism, Disease, and Diet

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY:  None A rare, genetic disorder called Laron Syndrome may hold the key to the development of new therapies and dietary treatments for the prevention of some cancers and Type-2 diabetes.  In this episode, the trail to these discoveries is explored in the fascinating story of the connection between dwarfism, disease, and longevity.  Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/prophetofprocessedfood/?ref=bookmarks The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store, or Google Play, or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. References: Fight Aging.org:  “On Laron Syndrome in Ecuador” https://tinyurl.com/dndu2b4c The New York Times:  “Ecuadorian Villagers May Hold Secret to Longevity” https://tinyurl.com/25uhvyt9 Rare Diseases Website:  “Laron Syndrome” https://tinyurl.com/3fpuswa8 Medical Daily:  “… Ecuadorian Dwarfs Have Genetic Mutation That Protects From Disease …” https://tinyurl.com/a3bhzx8 Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man:  “Laron Syndrome” https://www.omim.org/entry/262500 YouTube Video:  “Dwarfism May Provide Cancer Cure Clue” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzUZi3F7d0Y Wikipedia:  “Insulin-like Growth Factor 1” https://tinyurl.com/yx5b6zhc National Institutes of Health:  “Hormones in Dairy Foods and … Impact on Public Health” https://tinyurl.com/3a2m28bx The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism:  “Laron Syndrome … 1958–2003” https://tinyurl.com/32b5sjhx Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini. Outro music is “Dark Science” courtesy of David Hilowitz.