This week's lead · Science Update
Discover how functional testing complements conventional labs by uncovering root causes of symptoms. Learn about GI microbial, organic acids, genomic, and urinary hormone testing.
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Science Update
Homocysteine (Hcy) is a sulfur‑containing amino acid formed during methionine metabolism and plays an important role in the body’s methylation cycle. Although it is a normal metabolic intermediate, elevated circulating levels have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, neurol
Glucose Metabolism
Excess intake of added sugars is strongly associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes (T2D), making dietary sugar reduction a central target of metabolic health interventions. While low-calorie sweeteners can reduce energy intake, many do not meaningfully influence postprandial
Metabolic Health
Protein powders are ubiquitous in today’s wellness and performance landscape, used not only by athletes but also by individuals who seek to support healthy aging, as well as muscle and metabolic health. However, not all scoops are created equal. The difference between a clean, clinically supportive
Nutrition Notes
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is frequently perceived as a men’s sexual health concern. However, the physiological incapacity to achieve and sustain an erection serves as a profound indicator of underlying systemic health issues, particularly those related to cardiovascular and metabolic health. Current
Metabolic Health
What are phytochemicals and why do we need them?
Metabolic Health
The skin is the body’s largest organ and undergoes many changes as we age. Skin aging can occur from the outside (photoaging) and inside (internal aging), contributing to skin changes such as wrinkles, dullness, fine lines, and impaired healing. Photoaging occurs due to external and environmental fa
Science Update
The skeletal muscle is the largest metabolic organ in the human body and plays an important role in metabolic health and overall well-being. It is also regarded as an endocrine and paracrine organ, where muscle-derived signaling proteins, called myokines, facilitate communication between the muscles