From Hunter's latest post, I learned all about the common uses of tryptophan. Tryptophan is most commonly known for its presence in turkey and it's drowsying characteristics. In the medical and chemical world, however, tryptophan has some practical uses: a cure for insomnia (through the use of a supplement) and a cure for endegenous depression. Tryptophan is toxic in high doses, but so are most things. Tryptophan has also been shown to cure migraine headaches and can be used to reduce appetite. Tryptophan is more easily absorbed by the body when taken on an empty stomach and with a carbohydrate such as fruit juice.

From reading Dr. Mase's informative post, I have learned about the effects of growth hormones injected into dairy and beef cows. The main hormone used to increase the productivity of these cows is called rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone) and has been found to be harmful for human consumption. rBGH is marketed under the name Posalic and was approved by the FDA in 1993 despite claims that its effects were not tested properly or sufficiently.

From Ev Cohen's insightful report on pasteurization I have learned of the benefits of this TUBULAR process. Pasteurization is the process of heating food/wine/beer to a temperature are which harmful microorganisms, which can spoil food and/or be harmful to the human body, are killed. Additionally, with our recent economical depression, pasteurization is the best thing possible for America, home of the brave.