I’m still here. I’ve been busy trying to transition from the radio show, which we ended after over eighteen years, into web based “social media.” The problem is that I’ve never understood the appeal of “social media,” never been comfortable with it, and find it difficult to utilize. I thought the best approach would be to use an e-newsletter approach, as we have accumulated a large number of emails over the years, but that has not worked out. I set up a facebook page (willner.chemists.ny) and I started to “tweet.” Actually, I find Twitter to be the most promising, as it combines some of the benefits of the e-newsletter concept without many of the headaches. So I urge you to “follow” me on Twitter. The Twitter address is @willnerchemists.

Here are links to some of the articles I have recently written for Twitter:

Fructose and High Fructose Corn Syrup: Toxic or Tortured Logic?
I’ve always been somewhat uneasy about the recent demonization of fructose and high fructose corn syrup. Fructose occurs naturally in fruit, and is one-half of the sucrose (sugar) molecule. I certainly do not encourage or condone the over indulgence of refined sugar and/or high sugar foods. Calorie-dense and nutrient-poor foods, whether the empty calories are from unhealthy fats (saturated, hydrogenated, trans, etc) or refined carbohydrates, is what we should worry about . . . Read More!

Are you minding your PQQ’s? Maybe you should be!
PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone) is an exciting “new” micronutrient that you will be hearing a lot about in the future. Similar to CoQ10, PQQ affects mitochondrial function. The mitochondria are the parts of cell that generate energy. They are often called the “cellular power plants.” They are involved in other critical cellular functions as well, including cell growth. Recent interest has focused on energy, cardiac function, aging, longevity and mental health. . . Read More!

Restless Leg Syndrome and Nutritional Supplements
Restless legs syndrome is defined as “a neurological disorder characterized by a periodic need to move the legs in order to relieve an unpleasant or uncomfortable sensation in the legs. . . What causes this problem? . . . Read More.

Don Goldberg