Posts tagged Adaptation
Light Skin Has Its Origins in Agriculture, Not Northern Migration

The conventional belief that light skin evolved as humans migrated north out of Africa has been widely accepted for many years. However, recent research suggests that the origin of light skin may be more closely tied to the advent of agriculture rather than merely the result of migrating to higher latitudes. This shift in understanding revolves around the crucial role of vitamin D and dietary changes, such as a shift from a diet rich in animal-based foods to one reliant on cereal crops prompted by agricultural practices.

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Diet, General Health, PaleoScott Solomons, DDSSkin, Skin Color, Skin Pigment, Evolution, Human evolution, Migration, Higher Latitudes, Vitamin D, Africa, Bone Health, Calcium, Calcium Absorption, Sunlight, sun exposure, UV Exposure, Adaptation, Megafauna, Nutrient-dense, Animal Fat, Agriculture, Cereal Crops, Light Skin, Low Vitamin D, Isotopic Analysis, Animal-Based Foods, Neanderthal, Carnivore, Pleistocene, Domestication, Dietary Shift, Agricultural RevolutionComment
Genetic Mismatches And The Terrible One-Two Punch In Our Food System

Although there are several ways our diets have diverged from our ancient ancestors, today, I want to especially touch upon the two primary ingredients in our food supply, causing untold havoc on our health and well-being.

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Diet, Functional Medicine, General Health, PaleoScott Solomons, DDSOmega-6, Omega-3, Processed Foods, Processed Carbs, Industrial Seed Oil, Genetic Mismatch, Evolution, Adaptation, Glycemic Load, Darwinian DentistryComment