Genetic and metabolic optimization 101
Calcium intake may need to be decreased in case of a pancreatitis suspicion, or a microbiome test may become paramount, in case of several GI tract conditions
Omega-3 may cure depression
EPA and DHA, found in cell membranes, support efficient communication between brain cells, improving memory and alleviating depression
Carnitine – an indispensable molecule
Carnitine is what transports fatty acids into the mitochondria of your cells, where these are oxidized into molecules of ATP, that provide energy for your body
Iodine: a critically important nutrient
Kombu and kelp offer the highest amount of iodine, with some varieties containing nearly 2,000% of the daily value in one gram
Glutathione – the master antioxidant
Glutathione conjugation is one of the 6 phase 2 detox pathways of the body, responsible for approximately 60% of toxin processing
Watch out for your B12!
B12 deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia, caused by the red blood cells changing shape
Ashwagandha – the ancient plant
Ashwagandha is part of the family of plants called adaptogens which help the body to adapt to stress
Curcumin – The Golden Spice
Curcumin is a bioactive substance that fights inflammation at the molecular level and stimulates your body’s own antioxidant enzymes.
Quercetin, the anti-inflammatory queen
Quercetin together with vitamin C has antiviral properties and was used as prophylactic treatment in patients with SARS-Cov-2
Spirulina – the food of astronauts
Spirulina is a single cell organism with a spiral physical configuration that comes from the blue green freshwater algae called cyanobacteria