Gut health is pivotal to your overall well-being, and maintaining a balanced gut pH is essential. Ever wondered why the state of your gut is so significant? Let's delve into the contrasts between a harmonious and a disrupted gut pH.
Big news for functional medicine.
US BioTek Laboratories has completed its merger with NutriPATH Pathology, expanding global access to immune, gut, nutritional, hormone, and specialty biomarker testing.
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Not all produce is exposed to pesticides the same way. Each year EWG analyzes USDA data to highlight which fruits and veggies tend to have the lowest & highest residues
🍎 Clean Fifteen™ → safer choices when buying conventional
🥬 Dirty Dozen™ → consider organic when possible
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⚠️ Why lead & mercury exposure matters (CDC):
• No safe level of lead exposure
• Brain and nervous system damage
• Developmental harm in children
• Kidney damage
• Reproductive risks, including during pregnancy
• Mercury-related neurological toxicity
Our chart is here to clarify these crucial differences. Understand the distinct reactions of the body to each type, and how they impact health. This visual guide simplifies what might seem complex at first glance.
By staying informed about genetic factors using tests like our methylationIQ Test, you take proactive steps toward understanding how nutrition can support your unique health needs. Engaging with this knowledge empowers you to make decisions that align with your well-being goals.
Not all IgG reactions are equal 🧬
When IgG + C3d are both elevated, the inflammatory response can be significantly magnified 📈, helping identify which antigens are most clinically relevant.
Wonder how your bathroom routine affects your health? 🧐
Use the Bristol Stool Scale to help you understand what your stool might be telling you.
From infections to more serious conditions, your digestive health matters.
Hosting a party for the big game this weekend?
Remember the 2-hour rule:
Perishable foods left out longer than 2 hours can allow bacteria to grow fast. Keep cold foods on ice (≤40°F), keep hot foods hot (≥140°F), & refrigerate leftovers early to reduce foodborne illness risk.
Polyphenols do more than neutralize free radicals 🧬
Research links specific polyphenols to:
🧠 Neuroprotection
🔥 Inflammation
❤️ Cardiovascular support
🍬 Diabetes
🎗️ Cancer
⚖️ Metabolic health/obesity
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✨ We now have our newest addition: C3d.
🧬 A stable marker of IgG-mediated complement activity and immune amplification.
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🌿 Olive Tree Cross-Reactivity 🌿
Because the immune system recognizes protein structure, not source 🔍, exposure to one can sometimes lead to reactions with others, a process known as IgE-mediated cross-reactivity ⚠️
✨ When your gut is supported, overall wellness follows. A healthy gut is linked to clearer skin, improved mood, and more stable energy throughout the day.