Questioning the science™

The Noakes Foundation (TNF), a Non-Profit Corporation (NPC) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO), that supports academic free speech, and independent scientific research for the truth. We seek to question the accepted “science” whenever appropriate, especially as it applies to nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Since 2014, we have raised funds to research the Insulin Resistance (IR) paradigm, low carb high fat (LCHF) lifestyles and academic free speech under three main research themes:

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We currently support many research projects via:

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Planning & Recruitment

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Publishing

Creating diverse outputs and publishing journal articles

Communication

Improving scientific communication and outreach

NUTRITION EDUCATION

#LCHFDietsTooCostly?
#LowCarbIsDangerous?
#HighCarbMealsAreBest?

IR PUBLICATIONS

#CostlyInterventionsForDiabetesTheBest?
#HighCarbBestForDiabetics?
#HighCarbEssentialForElitePerformance?

FREE SPEECH

#RealAcademicFreedom?
#CensorshipIsGood?
#OnlineAcademicBullying?

These questions build on Emeritus Professor Tim Noakes’ long history of challenging scientific dogma and orthodoxy.

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There are many reasons why modern clinical research is costly. The salary for research scientists can be high due to their extensive education and advanced training, specialized job skills, and previous experience. Research supplies, materials and equipment can be expensive.

Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells (especially those in the muscle, liver and fat) do not adequately respond to the stimulation of insulin to induce the uptake of glucose to the cells. Insulin also plays a role in inhibiting the production of glucose from the liver. When both these actions of insulin are inadequate (insulin resistance), glucose levels rise in the bloodstream.

Common signs and symptoms of early diabetes include fatigue, increased thirst, weight loss, frequent infections, lack of interest and concentration, blurred vision, vomiting and stomach pains, increased hunger, frequent urination, tingling and numbness in hands and feet. We recommend medical tests to properly diagnose diabetes and do not recommend or condone self-diagnosis.

When following a diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat you can expect the following changes: stabilizing of glucose levels, lowering of Triglcerides, raising HDL (cholesterol levels may reduce, stay the same or go up in some people), normalised blood pressure levels, weight loss and decreased hunger.

The Noakes Foundation is open to increase the diversity of projects shortlisted in its research pipeline for funding. In particular, we are keen to work with other South African universities as a co-funder for projects that support this aim while developing research excellence.

Prospective partners should contact us with their proposed project well in advance of when they require support. This kind of process can take up to a year to secure funding for your project.

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