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# Bri Mesenbring, MS, CNS, LDN

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## Recent articles

### [![The 5R Blueprint for Gut Health](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/jan-7-5r-blueprint-for-gut-health.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education The 5R Blueprint for Gut Health Five phases, Remove, Replace, Replenish, Revive, and Rebalance, structure this blueprint for restoring gut microbial balance and mucosal health. Jan 07, 2025 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/the-5r-blueprint-for-gut-health)

### [![Revitalize and Rejuvenate: Harnessing Collagen Peptides for Recovery After Aesthetic Treatments](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/harnessing-collagen-peptides.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Revitalize and Rejuvenate: Harnessing Collagen Peptides for Recovery After Aesthetic Treatments Oral collagen peptides may support skin hydration, elasticity, and healing, offering internal support alongside aesthetic treatments like microneedling. Dec 17, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/harnessing-collagen-peptides-for-recovery-after-aesthetic-treatments)

### [![Getting to the Root – How Two Novel Nutraceuticals Work Together to Promote Clear Skin](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/11-26-sebum-production.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Getting to the Root – How Two Novel Nutraceuticals Work Together to Promote Clear Skin Pantothenic acid and carnitine work together to normalize sebum production and support keratinocytes, showing reduced acne lesions in trials. Nov 27, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/how-two-novel-nutraceuticals-work-together-promote-clear-skin)

### [![3 Surprising Compounds Needed for Optimal Insulin Metabolism](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/11-14-compounds-for-insulin.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education 3 Surprising Compounds Needed for Optimal Insulin Metabolism Lipoic acid, carnosine, and taurine show antioxidant and glucose-lowering effects in clinical studies of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Nov 15, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/3-surprising-compounds-needed-for-optimal-insulin-metabolism)

### [![Berberine – The Missing Link in Blood Glucose Management?](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/11-5-berberine-missing-link-diabetes.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Berberine – The Missing Link in Blood Glucose Management? Berberine, a plant alkaloid, is linked to lower HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin resistance, lipids, and CRP in adults with type 2 diabetes. Nov 05, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/berberine-missing-link-in-blood-glucose-management)

### [![Why Does Nutrition Belong at the Center of Every Aesthetic Practice?](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/10-10-why-does-nutrition-belong.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Why Does Nutrition Belong at the Center of Every Aesthetic Practice? Nutrition shapes skin health through barrier support, hormonal balance, the gut-skin axis, and collagen synthesis, vitamin C among the key nutrients. Oct 10, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/why-does-nutrition-belong-at-center-of-every-aesthetic-practice)

### [![Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/10-1-decoding-peptides.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers Fava bean derived bioactive peptides such as PeptiStrong have been shown in trials to speed muscle strength recovery after exhaustive exercise in adults. Sep 30, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/decoding-peptides-bodys-little-helpers)

### [![Skin Health is Gene Deep](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/skin-health-gene-deep-9-17.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Skin Health is Gene Deep Genetic variations in GLO1, FUT2, SOD2, and FLG influence skin aging, gut bacteria balance, antioxidant status, and skin barrier function. Sep 18, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/skin-health-is-gene-deep)

### [![4 Surprising Botanicals to Promote Normal GLP-1 Production](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/9-3-suprising-botanicals.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education 4 Surprising Botanicals to Promote Normal GLP-1 Production Berberine, fenugreek, American ginseng, and gymnema may support GLP-1 production and healthy blood sugar and insulin metabolism, research suggests. Sep 03, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/4-surprising-botanicals-promote-normal-glp-1-production)

### [![Hungry for More: Nutrition Gaps in the Modern American Diet](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/8-20-hungry-for-more-american-diet.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Hungry for More: Nutrition Gaps in the Modern American Diet Vitamin D, calcium, potassium, fiber, and iron intake fall short across most Americans, and soil depletion and GLP-1 agonist use compound the gap. Aug 20, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/nutrition-gaps-in-the-modern-american-diet)

### [![Nourish Your Beauty: Nutrients for a Radiant Skin Barrier](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/8-15-nourish-your-beauty.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Nourish Your Beauty: Nutrients for a Radiant Skin Barrier Nutrients like protein, zinc, vitamins A, C, and E, and topical compounds such as CoQ10 support skin structure and counter aging-related damage. Aug 16, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/nourish-your-beauty-nutrients-for-radiant-skin-barrier)

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   [Taurine and Glycine: The Benefits of Combining These Two Amino Acids](https://www.casi.org/articles/taurine-and-glycine-benefits-combining-amino-acids)
   
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   [Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Buffered: A Smart Approach to Magnesium Supplementation](https://www.casi.org/articles/magnesium-glycinate-chelate-buffered-a-smart-approach-to-magnesium-supplementation)
   
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   [Ubiquinone vs. Ubiquinol: Does the Form of CoQ10 Matter – Or Is Delivery the Real Key?](https://www.casi.org/articles/ubiquinone-ubiquinol-coq10-delivery)
   
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   [The Latest Clinical Research on Zeolite and Heavy Metal Detoxification](https://www.casi.org/articles/latest-clinical-research-zeolite-heavy-metal-detoxification)
   
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5. 05
   
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