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Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin: A Critical Nutrient, Used in Hundreds of Genes
Riboflavin is a critical nutrient used in many different systems: anti oxidant, heme synthesis, neurotransmitter metabolism, detoxification, mitochondria energy production, and activation of other vitamins like B6 to name just a few.
All About The Vitamin E’s
All about the 8 different forms of Vitamin E - Tocotrienols and Tocopherols. Each of the 4 types of Tocotrienols and 4 types of Tocopherols offer unique benefits. From protecting against nitrative stress, neural protection, mitochondrial benefits, or cholesterol lowering effects - each plays a special role.
Glutathione: The “Master” Anti Oxidant
Glutathione is often considered the master anti oxidant - but it also plays other key roles too, as an important cofactor, and an immune regulator.
All About Methylation
Some basic facts around methylation, the prevalence of mutations on MTHF1298c and MTHFR C677T.
Biotin Deficiency: Impaired Heme Synthesis, Loss of Mitochondrial Complex IV , and Oxidative Stress
Biotin deficiency and the connections to candida, diet, genetics, and stress.
Herxheimer Reactions - What Exactly Are They ?
Understanding the mechanics of Herxheimer reactions can give us clues about what may be causing them and how to limit them during detoxification.
What Is With Food In The U.S. ?
Herbicides and pesticides are commonly used in the food supply chain in the United States that are banned in other countries. Could this be behind some of feel better when we travel over-seas ?
Novel Ways To Engage The Parasympathetic Nervous System
Understanding different fast acting ways to help regulate your nervous system, engage the parasympathetic branch of your nervous system, improve your sleep and HRV.
The Many Faces Of Schisandra, from Detoxification, Lipid Metabolism, and Acetyl-Aldehyde
Schisandra is an herb long used in chinese medicine - for cholesterol, and triglyceride improvement. Learn the detailed effects by Schisandra on lipid metabolism, acetyl aldehyde clearance, detoxification, and anti oxidant genes.
Copper: Immune, Anti-Oxidant, and Virulence Considerations
Copper is an important nutrient used as a cofactor is genes associated with anti oxidant systems, and immune function to name a couple. Copper also, has specific considerations to help absorption, as well as toxicity in excess.
Arg1 - Important for Clearing Arginine and Ammonia that Can Cause Brain Fog
Arg1 is a key gene needed in the urea cycle to clear ammonia which can cause brain fog. There are many common herbs used in various anti inflammatory and anti oxidant therapies that inhibit Arg1. If you suffer from brain fog, this article may be interesting to explore.
Low Iron / Anemia of Inflammation (High IL-6)- By Activation Of Hepcidin. Cobalt and Aluminum Effects On Iron Homeostasis
Anemia of inflammation is a common condition experienced by those who suffer from chronic illnesses, such as mold exposure, ME / CFS, or Long Covid. Elevations in Hepcidin, induced by elevations in the inflammatory marker IL-6, lower absorption of dietary iron.
The French Paradox - Red Wine, OX-LDL, Resveratrol, and Procyanidins
Cardiovascular disease continues to be a primary issue in many countries. This article explores some of the mechanics behind arterial wall plaque formation and why the French seem to have some sort of protection from high fat diets.
Inner Membrane of the Mitochondria: SS-31
The inner membrane of the mitochondria, is home to cardiolipin, a very special component.
DIY: Home Filter Options
Home air filter systems can be a valuable addition to our lives and homes to ensure the air we breathe has less of a toxin load. In this article, i discuss, how to do this on the cheap, using a box fan and home furnace filters.
Blue Zone Diets (Part 1) - And Alzheimer’s Disease
The Blue Zone Diets. Why folks in Blue Zones have lower rates of dimentia and Alzheimers. Serine and PHGDH. Read on.