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Cardiovascular Health & Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The journal Current Atherosclerosis Reports has published a synthesis of the latest evidence of the role of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular health, specifically ...
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs and Optic Nerve Risks: What Clinicians and Patients Should Know
The rapid global adoption of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists-such as semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and related agents-has reshaped the pharmaceutical management ...
Precision Medicine & CBC Setpoints
A retrospective analysis published in the journal Nature suggests that among healthy adults, the CBC (complete blood count) remains stable and fluctuates only very ...
Preventing Cancer Progression and Metastasis: The Role of Modified Citrus Pectin in Targeting Galectin-3
MCP has demonstrated significant anticancer activity in vitro, in animal studies, and in clinical studies. Beyond its anticancer properties, MCP is shown to improve metal ...
Fueling Endogenous Resolvin Production with High Absorption Omega-3s
The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have long been known to provide significant health benefits. ...
The Great Masquerader: Mycotoxins in Clinical Practice
Mycotoxins—termed the “Great Masquerader” by the WHO—may underlie chronic inflammatory, neurologic, endocrine, and immune conditions. This clinical review outlines mechanisms, laboratory testing limitations, systemic effects, ...
The Gut-X Axis in Clinical Practice: Shifting systems based care through the gut microbiome
Join resbiotic’s Kara Siedman, RDN, CDCES, for a science-driven look at the Gut–X Axis, the emerging framework ...
The Role of Garlic in Managing Metabolic Syndrome and PCOS
Studies have shown that garlic addresses the overlapping pathogenic mechanisms of MetS and PCOS. Bioactive compounds in garlic, including allicin, can impact oxidative stress, apoptosis, ...
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Risk of All Stroke Types
Highlights: Following a Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of all types of stroke among women, according to ...
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Healthspan Demystified: Key Nutrients for Metabolic Health and Performance
When you think of dietary supplements with healthspan-boosting potential, which ingredients come to mind first (or show up in your patient protocols regularly)? Is it resveratrol? Creatine? Collagen? Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? Or something more niche, like spermidine or ergothioneine? Your personal selection ...
Can a Small Daily Dose of Vitamin K2 Support Bone Health?
A randomized trial found that 100 mcg of vitamin K2 improved osteocalcin activation in healthy adults. But does that mean stronger bones?
Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those ...
Is Your Patient Ready for Sauna? The Missing Step in Heat Therapy Protocols
Sauna is one of the most evidence-backed lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular and brain health—but its benefits are not automatic. In chronically stressed, depleted patients, the same thermal dose that extends healthspan in Finnish cohorts can act as additional allostatic load.
Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions
A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions ...
The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients transition through menopause—and the protective effects of estrogen drop—their risks amplify. Women require a personalized approach to ...
AHCC and Immunity: Evidence-Based Insights into Comprehensive Immune Support
From infection protection to disease prevention—how this shiitake mushroom extract offers comprehensive immune support for all your patients. For centuries, shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms have been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, valued for their ability to promote immunity, vitality and longevity. ...
Comprehensive Joint Support: Science-Backed Solutions
An evidence-based protocol can ease aches and pains, tame inflammation, and help active patients stay in the game. All active patients, from weekend warriors to aging athletes, face a variety of physical challenges, ranging from shifts in muscle mass and flexibility to ...
Understanding Methylation for the Busy Practitioner: What is Methylation, How Do You Test, and Treat?
Chronic health consequences associated with hypomethylation include cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, psychological disorders, and cancer.8,9 DNA methylation results in gene regulation by switching genes on and off and is the most well-studied epigenetic mechanism.10 Epigenetics relates to how environmental ...
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