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Cyplexinol: An Oral Growth-Factor Complex Shows Promise for Knee and Hip: Clinical Trial Insights
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial found Cyplexinol significantly improved joint pain, stiffness, and function in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. This natural osteoinductive ...
Dietary Supplementation With Cyplexinol For Amelioration of Osteoporosis: A Case Study
Key Points: A 50-y-old Caucasian male came into an arthritic care clinic to request a screening for osteoporosis. The patient ...
Phytocannabinoids and Keeping Your Immune System Healthy
Scientists have called the endocannabinoid system one of the “gatekeepers” of the immune system.1 The endocannabinoid system is activated in response ...
Oral BMP Complex: A Novel Nutraceutical Approach to Bone and Joint Regeneration
BMP-complex from human bone are known as demineralized bone matrix (DBA used in surgery, in which the hydroxyapatite (mineral) component ...
Taming Joint Pain Without NSAIDS
Natural botanicals backed by science offer safe, effective solutions to ease inflammation, minimize pain and protect joints from damage. For ...
Conquering Seasonal Allergies and Asthma: A Simple Yet Effective Approach
Spring is a difficult time of year for many patients, due to the onset of seasonal allergies. In my clinical ...
The Dietary Supplement Cyplexinol® Alleviates Joint Pain in Men and Women
We compared the impact of a dietary supplement protein complex (Cyplexinol®) and placebo in 18 men and women (aged 43 ...
BMP-9: A Promising Therapeutic Target for Bone Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
BMP-9 deficiency exacerbates joint inflammation and promotes bone loss. Researchers tested BMP-9 supplementation in mice to see if there was improvement in any of the ...
Postbiotics – Capturing Microbial Benefits Without Live Microbes
The Leap to Postbiotics – Born of Necessity and Insight Early 2020. COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill, and ...
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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 ...
Healthy Aging Starts in the Gut: Why Digestion Matters More After 50
Explore how stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, bile production, and nutrient absorption change with age—and how lifestyle factors and targeted digestive supplements may support healthy digestion after 50.
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 ...
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