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Multiple Human Studies Show Significant Weight-Loss Benefits for Amarasate, A Proprietary Extract of Bitter Hops
A trio of studies performed in the past 5 years shows that a proprietary hops extract called Amarasate can help curb hunger and food cravings. ...
More Bad News for Expectant Mothers
In April 2023, we highlighted a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showing that the majority of ...
New Study: Omegas Impact on Those with Family History of Heart Disease
The health benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been well documented. Studies have found that these beneficial fats—found ...
Stress Eating? What Does the Research Say?
We’re all familiar with stress eating. You feel the pressure getting to you and you reach for a “comfort” food—one ...
Ancient Herb Shows Promise for Stress Relief
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a shrub native to India, Africa, and the Middle East. It has been used for at ...
Understanding Long Covid and an Effective Protocol from Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
In this episode, we talk with Jacob Teitelbaum, MD about long covid and a treatment protocol he is using to improve the quality of life ...
Treating Long COVID: What We Know So Far
Current findings shed light on its pathogenesis and progression—and offer promising protocols to improve patients’ lives. As the initial impact ...
Study Finds New Role for Vitamin D in Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a fairly common side effect of cancer treatment, affecting some 30-40 percent of patients. It ...
Another Reason to Give Up Meat
The idea that eating less meat can improve cardiovascular health certainly isn’t new. Studies have found that people who eat ...
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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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