Nutrition Notes
The latest evidence-based reporting in Nutrition Notes.
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
Nutrition Notes
Explore all eight B vitamins, their functions, best food sources, daily requirements, deficiency risks, and preferred supplement forms for optimal health.
Nutrition Notes
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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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a widely used biomarker for evaluating prostate health, often associated with conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. PSA is not, however, a direct measure of disease, but rather a clinical marker influenced by underlying prostate
Cellular Energy
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring, lipid-soluble compound synthesized by the body that has been extensively studied for its role in supporting cardiovascular health, mitochondrial energy production, and healthy aging. Despite the large body of research on CoQ10, an important question co
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Stress is a common and unavoidable component of modern life. It may arise from a variety of sources, including work demands, social pressures, and environmental challenges. While short-term stress can be beneficial in certain situations, such as helping sharpen attention and enhance performance, per
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
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Stress is an unavoidable part of daily life. It can stem from social, occupational, and environmental pressures. While short-term stress can sharpen focus and enhance performance, prolonged or repeated stress can impair our capacity to cope and contribute to a wide range of adverse health outcomes.
CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is often considered a cornerstone nutrient in cardiovascular, metabolic, and mitochondrial health, as it may support cellular energy production and antioxidant status. Yet, despite its widespread use, an important biochemical reality is often overlooked: supplemental CoQ10 alone
Nutrition Notes
The Integrative Gut–Heart Framework for Practitioners
Immune Support
Imagine the gastrointestinal (GI) tract as a lush natural ecosystem teeming with life. Just as a rainforest relies on many species living together in harmony, the GI tract is home to trillions of microbial life forms, forming a microscopic internal ecosystem. A healthy GI tract depends on the right
Mitochondrial Function
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with the global burden of CVD nearly doubling between 1990 and 2019 (from approximately 271 to more than 523 million cases) and projected to continue rising. Conventional CVD risk assessment and management str