The Antiquated Lipid Panel

From eNewsletter 5/21/2025

DID YOU KNOW that the increasing use of mobile devices has led to a rise in forward head posture, or "text neck"?

A fascinating study in Cureus performed on adults aged 19-45 years found that heightened sympathetic activity occurs in those using their mobile phones with forward head posture or "text neck." More importantly, they discovered that text neck showed decreased parasympathetic activity.

Why is this incredibly important? Think of sympathetic activity as being excited and parasympathetic activity as being relaxed. We want to be relaxed as possible. We can't be when we have "text neck."

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Bringing Attention to Candida

From eNewsletter 5/19/2025

DID YOU KNOW that a study from BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health found widespread nutrient deficiencies in subjects with blood sugar disorders, with vitamin D being most common (60.45%), followed by magnesium (41.95%) and vitamin B12 (28.72%).

Vitamin D deficiency significantly impairs insulin function and sensitivity, while increasing the risk of complications like diabetic retinopathy, kidney disease, and foot ulcers.

Magnesium deficiency creates a vicious cycle among diabetics - low intake increases diabetes risk, while diabetes increases magnesium loss through urination, leading to poorer glycemic control.

Metformin, the most prescribed diabetes medication, depletes vitamin B12 levels by interfering with B12 absorption, which can lead to nerve damage, numbness, and fatigue.

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Most Affected by Food Reactions

From eNewsletter 5/14/2025

DID YOU KNOW that the another study confirms what we told you when the artificial sweetener erythritol hit the market...it is dangerous?

Of course the manufacturer tried to market erythritol as natural, but we knew it was not. According to research presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit, erythritol may impair blood vessel health by disrupting the brain’s production of nitric oxide. Cells exposed to typical erythritol levels showed increased oxidative stress and reduced nitric oxide, potentially impairing blood flow. This mechanism could help explain previous links between erythritol consumption and higher risks of heart attack and stroke.

Look at all the labels on your sweeteners, protein bars, shakes, and more to see if they contain erythritol, and then throw them out!

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