Dr. Adams
The 52-Week Health Guide
A companion research library exploring nutrition, physiology, preventive health, and the scientific evidence behind all 52 weeks.
Welcome to the Research Library
This page accompanies Disease: Fact or Fiction — The 52-Week Health Guide. Select a week below to locate its research area. As the library expands, each topic will include study citations, evidence classifications, findings, limitations, and commentary.
Explore All 52 Weeks
100% Cacao and Cocoa Flavanols
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Research entry template
Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
DHA Omega-3
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Whole Eggs
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Blueberries
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Cinnamon
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Tamarind
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Ashwagandha
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Creatine
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Oregano Oil
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Rosemary
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Chamomile
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Endocannabinoid System Activation
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Grounding and Vibration
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Beans and Lentils
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Fermented Foods
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Dietary Fiber and Short-Chain Fatty Acids
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Mediterranean Dietary Patterns
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Cruciferous Vegetables
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Leafy Greens and Dietary Nitrates
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Nuts and Seeds
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Magnesium Adequacy
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Vitamin D Status
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Time-Restricted Eating
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Protein and Muscle Preservation
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Resistance Training
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Aerobic Activity and Mitochondrial Adaptation
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
High-Intensity Interval Training
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Sleep Duration and Regularity
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Circadian Light and Meal Timing
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Blood-Pressure Self-Monitoring
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Sodium and Potassium Balance
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Postmeal Walking and Glucose Dynamics
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Gut Microbiome and Colonization Resistance
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Whole Grains
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Tomatoes and Lycopene
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Garlic and Allium Compounds
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Green Tea and Catechins
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Coffee and Polyphenols
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Hydration and Kidney Physiology
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Oral Health and Systemic Inflammation
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Vaccination and Immune Memory
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Tobacco Exposure and Cessation
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Alcohol and Cancer Risk
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Ultraviolet Exposure and Skin Cancer Prevention
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Air Quality and Environmental Exposure
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Social Connection and Health
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Mindfulness and Stress Regulation
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Balance Training and Fall Prevention
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Bone Loading and Osteoporosis Prevention
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Screening and Early Detection
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Evidence Literacy and Personalized Prevention
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Study: Author, year, journal, DOI.
Evidence type: Human trial, observational, animal, cellular, or review.
Key findings: Summarize outcomes accurately.
Limitations: Identify what the study does not establish.
Original study: Add the verified DOI or journal link.
Special Focus: Cannabinoid Science
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Pharmacology, clinical indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, and preclinical research.
Cannabigerol (CBG)
Early-stage pharmacology and human research; distinguish preliminary findings from established treatments.
Existing Research on DrMatthewAdams.com
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How to Read the Evidence
Every completed study entry should identify the original authors, year, journal, DOI, study design, population or model, outcomes, limitations, and applicability to human health. Where evidence is preliminary or conflicting, the commentary should say so explicitly.
Continue the Series
Explore the companion research library for Volume II, Fountain of Youth, covering telomeres, metabolic regulation, cellular senescence, and longevity science.