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Answering Common Toxic Metal Testing Questions – What Does Heavy Metal Testing Evaluate?
Even though an average concentration in the general population may be deemed "normal," this doesn't mean that these levels are without potential health consequences, especially ...
Cannabidiol’s Interesting New Role in Cardiovascular Health
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, ...
Physical Activity Levels Are Associated with Alzheimer’s Plasma Biomarkers
Increased moderate-to-vigorous activity levels were associated with better cognition and a delayed rise in p-tau181 concentrations over the 3-year follow-up period. Patients with higher baseline ...
Micro and Nanoplastics from Heated Disposable Takeout Containers Are Implicated in Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Plastic is ubiquitous in today’s environment, and we see negative repercussions on cardiovascular health. A recent New England Journal of Medicine article showed that patients ...
Addressing Aches, Pains, & Stress in Retirement: Liberate Yourself and Stay Active
Sir Isaac Newton’s insights apply to your retirement plans and trajectory. His first law of motion captures the challenge plain ...
GLP-1 Agonists: Support Protocol
A comprehensive plan for patients taking GLP-1s is crucial—no matter how you feel about it. When GLP-1 agonists first ...
Understanding Apolipoprotein B
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a crucial structural protein found in atherogenic lipoproteins, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), ...
New Study Further Supports the Role of NAD in Healthy Aging
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a key cellular component in virtually all forms of life. While best known for its ...
Alcohol and Gut Health: Clinical Insights Using the 5R Approach for Supporting Patients’ Digestive Well-Being
As a medical education specialist at a functional medicine laboratory, I speak with clinicians daily about their patient’s stool test ...
Addressing Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D is a critically important nutrient that oversees many aspects of our health. It is commonly known as the sunshine vitamin because the body ...
B Vitamins May Enhance Heart Benefits of Omega-3s
The newest power duo in the supplement world may be B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. A study from the journal Nutrients points to a ...
Beyond a Backup Plan: Why a multi may be more important than you think.
Recommending a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may be part of your standard practice, as an insurance policy to fill in nutritional gaps. But a ...
Can Multivitamins Improve Cognitive Aging?
Third major study finds evidence that daily multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults Today I want to share with you an ...
Copper Deficiency May Be a Major Contributing Factor to Cardiovascular Disease
Nutrient deficiencies can be an important factor in cardiovascular health and disease. There has been growing evidence that copper deficiency as well as defective copper ...
Evidence-Based Phytonutrients Enhance the Benefits of an Everyday Multi
For the vast majority of your patients, a daily multi is a vital component of a comprehensive nutrition protocol. Surveys of American adults consistently reveal ...
New Study Further Supports the Role of NAD in Healthy Aging
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a key cellular component in virtually all forms of life. While best known for its major role in energy metabolism, NAD is also essential in many signaling pathways. As a result, many NAD-dependent proteins involved in signaling ...
Peptides Unpacked: Exploring the Future of Personalized Medicine
Peptides are redefining the future of personalized medicine. As potent cellular messengers, these short chains of amino acids are integral to processes like immune regulation, tissue repair, and metabolism. From naturally occurring peptides in the body to those derived from diet and ...
Regenerative Medicine – The Future Available Today
One of the most exciting areas of medicine available today for treating both acute and chronic, degenerative conditions is Regenerative Medicine – one could suggest that it is the future of medicine available today. In this article I would like to provide ...
Ingredients To Slow Down Aging
You may have heard of Bryan Johnson – a tech entrepreneur who spends $2M annually on testing and a protocol to optimize his health and slow his pace of aging. Time Article on Bryan Johnson Bryan Johnson’s Website Bryan’s name came up in ...
Want to Live Longer? Eat the Whole Fish
The health benefits of eating more fish have been well documented, from the heart-healthy properties of omega-3-laden fatty fish to the copious benefits of a fish-rich Mediterranean diet. And now, a new study is adding even more evidence to the case for ...
The Most Overlooked Underlying Cause of Joint Dysfunction: Senescent Cells
Senescent cells, colloquially known as “zombie cells,” have emerged as pivotal players in the aging process and age-related ailments, particularly joint disorders like arthritis. These cells, once active but now in a state of growth arrest, accumulate in arthritic joints, triggering a ...