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Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Dysfunction – a Two-Way Street?

Genistein supplementation helps improve cardiovascular function in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome

  According to a new study published in Nutrients researchers demonstrated that genistein helps improve cardiovascular function in postmenopausal women wit

New study demonstrates efficacy of vitamin D supplementation with autism spectrum disorder

Approximately 2% of American children experience symptoms among the autism spectrum including deficits in social interaction impairment in verbal and nonverbal communication and stereotyped patterns of activities. Many families seek integrative doctors to investigate food sensitivities environmental

The Myths of Calories & Weight Management: Part 2

Previously we discussed the importance of moving an individual’s paradigm away from calorie quantity and toward calorie quality in the battle against obesity. Re-educating individuals about the metabolic differences between protein fat and carbohydrates in regards to obesity will give them confidenc

Folate helps improve verbal communication in autistic children according to new study

Approximately 2% of American children experience symptoms among the autism spectrum. Many of these children have difficulty interacting and communicating with others. Currently the only approved medications for autism are antipsychotic medications that address some symptoms but many times lead to un

Mouthwatering Mangoes

As we’ve mentioned in previous blogs due to the rising incidence of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome we see that fruit has earned a not-so-great reputation among many. Whether it’s because of the total amount of natural sugar or the fructose content specifically many people are banishing fr

New study demonstrates how gut bacteria causes obesity

According to a new study published in Nature a research team from Yale has identified the mechanism in which gut dysbiosis leads to obesity. Scientists have already understood that the gut microbiome is associated with metabolic markers and type II diabetes. However while we may know that obesity is

Omega-3 status influences the effect of B vitamins on cognitive decline

B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients involved in numerous metabolic processes that play a significant role in cognitive health. Due to the lack of new drugs to treat cognitive impairment researchers are looking more and more at nutrients to delay or prevent cognitive decline. A

Low magnesium associated with coronary artery calcification in those at low cardiovascular risk

Magnesium is probably the greatest predictor of all aspects of heart disease. Approximately more than 50% of Americans are deficient in this mineral. Magnesium plays a key role in more than 350 enzymes and is involved in virtually every metabolic process occurring in the body.

Gestational Diabetes: Like Mothers Like Fathers?

For a developing fetus the hormonal and metabolic environment in utero is a major factor in setting the stage for either robust health or compromised wellness in childhood and later in life. Influenced by diet sleep stress management and more the biochemical signals that shape the fetal landscape ca

New study reveals individuals with metabolic syndrome may require more vitamin E

New research published just two days ago in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrated that approximately one-third of Americans who have metabolic syndrome do not absorb dietary vitamin E as effectively as healthy individuals. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that is essential to over