Latest Research

As latest research comes to hand, we will post links and summaries here for you to access.

Reducing Muscle Loss

An interesting study that your patients may appreciate focuses on a potential support for muscle loss. It is well established that muscle loss is common in aging populations and worsens the prognosis of many diseases. It is encouraging to see evidence of improvement using a natural supplement. Read more.

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COVID vaccines and safety: what the research says

It is clear that coronavirus vaccines are safe and effective, but as more are rolled out, researchers are learning about the extent and nature of side effects. As people around the world receive COVID-19 vaccines, reports of temporary side effects such as headaches and fevers are rolling in. Much of

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Exercise and fertility: an update

The last several decades have resulted in a tremendous upsurge in physical activity among both men and women. This enhancement can be seen in the level of participa- tion in both casual and competitive sports endeavors. For example, the marathon was once considered the pinnacle of endurance athletic achievement, capable

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Choline, homocysteine, and pregnancy

Choline is a dietary component essential for the structural integrity and signaling functions of cell membranes; it directly affects cholinergic neurotransmission and lipid transport from liver, and it is the major source of methyl groups in the diet (betaine, one of choline’s metabolites, participates in the meth- ylation of homocysteine

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Association between a single nucleotide polymorphism in MTHFR gene and polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine–metabolic disorder, affecting 5–10% of reproductive age women. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine/European Society for Human Reproduction and Embry- ology (ASRM/ESHRE) Rotterdam consensus in 2003, polycystic ovaries, oligo/anovulation or hyperandrogenism are often features of PCOS [1–4]. Get article here

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Grounding and How It Helps Your Health

You’ve always been encouraged to let your fingers do the walking. Now is it time to let your feet do the healing? New research suggests that one way to improve your overall health and general wellbeing is to kick off your shoes and let your feet reconnect with the Earth.

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The power of understanding your patient’s genetic susceptibility

Here’s what we know: the increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition, such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness, based on a person’s genetic makeup, is known as genetic susceptibility (also known as genetic predisposition). This susceptibility results from specific genetic variations, which are often

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Is MTHFR Related to Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a serious and devastating mental illness. Contrary to popular belief, the disease is characterized by paranoid delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thinking and behavior, rather than a “split personality.” While the symptoms can be reduced with medication, schizophrenia is a lifelong condition with no known cure. Experts believe that

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