This site presents the results of my research on aging, nutrition, and hormones. You will find this information in the “Articles” section. Various topics are discussed—for example, infertility, epilepsy, dementia, diabetes, premenstrual syndrome, arthritis, and menopause—often highlighting the roles of progesterone, pregnenolone, thyroid hormone, and coconut oil.

I give priority to the conditions in which people live and function in determining development, regenerative processes, and evolution. If we combine biophysics, biochemistry, and physiology to form a comprehensive view of the organism, it turns out that degenerative processes are caused by defects in these conditions.

As an appendix, I have included examples of my paintings on this site. In my books, I have written that I consider artistic creativity an integral part of understanding the world from a scientific perspective. For a number of years I taught painting and painted portraits, which were exhibited both in the United States and in Mexico.

Regarding my education, I hold a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with a specialization in physiology. The schools I have taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, and Blake College. I also conduct private nutritional counseling.

In 1968, I began my work studying progesterone and related hormones. I outlined my ideas in the journal Physiological Chemistry and Physics (1971 and 1972) and in my dissertation (University of Oregon, 1972). I believe that progesterone and other closely related hormones protect the body’s structure and energy supply against the damaging effects of estrogen, radiation, stress, and lack of oxygen.

The key idea is that energy and structure are interdependent at every level.

Since then, I have continued to work on both the practical and theoretical aspects of this approach. I believe that only a new perspective on the nature of living matter will make it possible to take full advantage of the practical and therapeutic actions of various life-supporting substances—pregnenolone, progesterone, thyroid hormone, and, in particular, coconut oil.

“Marketing” these substances as commodities, without understanding what they do and why they do it, tends to add confusion rather than understanding, as hundreds of people sell their own misconceptions along with their products. The very concept of “marketing” contradicts the true nature of these substances, which relates to the protection and unfolding of our natural human potential. When people are treated merely as a “market,” a distorted idea of human nature is being sold.

It seems that all the problems of development and degeneration can be alleviated through the proper use of resources that promote the flow of energy. Realizing that the problems oppressing human nature are solvable, we can begin to unfold our greatest potentials.

Ray Peat, Ph.D.
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