Gastro Optimization

From eNewsletter 7/16/2025

DID YOU KNOW that taking folate early in pregnancy was associated with better neuropsychological outcomes in the offspring at age 6 years, including improved verbal skills and behavior? The study, presented at American Academy of Neurology 2025 Annual Meeting, found no evidence of negative cognitive or behavioral outcomes, even with higher doses of folic acid.

In another study about folate from Medrxiv, patients homozygous for the MTHFR C677T gene were found to have higher incidence of experiencing severe COVID-19. NOTE: if this gene is not expressing itself negatively, it is not an issue. One way to prevent it expressing itself negatively is that if you have low folate levels, supplementing with the activated form is better for better absorption than folic acid. This should only be done under the guidance of a trusted health professional.

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Indoor Air Quality

From eNewsletter 7/14/2025

DID YOU KNOW that dietary counseling significantly improved the nutritional status of pediatric patients with non-immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated gastrointestinal food allergies (i.e. food intolerances), without any negative effect on nutritional status?

We cite this Nutrients study because the restrictive nature of the elimination diet typically used to manage the condition can limit food choices and result in insufficient intake of vital nutrients, especially if not properly monitored by specialists.

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Alcohol Update | Sleep Apnea

From eNewsletter 7/9/2025

DID YOU KNOW that pollinosis, the allergic reaction to pollen, is linked to an increased likelihood of having obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome?

The authors of the BMC Pulmonary Medicine study suggest that if you have sleep apnea and have never been tested for environmental allergies, you should get tested to rule them out.

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