CASI Blog
Peer-reviewed nutrition science, organized by topic and section.
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
Science Update
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an increasingly common cardiac rhythm disturbance that can lead to stroke and congestive heart failure.
Research & Education
This is the age of productivity. For most of us the majority of our lives are filled with tasks that will develop and achieve a productive life.
Thyroid Function
These days it seems like the waiting rooms of functional and conventional medical practices alike are filled with patients anxious to get help for what…
Nutrition Notes
Don’t judge a book by its cover. This old saying is true for books but it’s true for what people see in the mirror too.
Science Update
There has been a significant increase in the incidence of autoimmune disorders over the past several decades.
Research & Education
Has fructo-phobia gotten to you? Have concerns about the dangers of excessive added fructose in processed foods made you terrified to eat wholesome foods…
Vitamin Mineral
Like almost any nutrient be it a vitamin mineral or botanical extract amino acids are best introduced to the body via whole foods.
Science Update
According to a recent study published in Molecular Autism researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital demonstrated that there is an alteration in…
Research & Education
In health and nutrition news for the lay public fats and carbohydrates garner the lion's share of attention.
Cellular Energy
For some women menstrual periods are no different from any other days: they go to work hit the gym run errands and bounce through their days with as much…
Nutrition Notes
Have you heard about “Paleo” diets? Are you curious about trying this unconventional nutritional strategy?