Life Quantity With Quality

From eNewsletter 1/13/2025

DID YOU KNOW that the superstar gut bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila does not only perform miraculous gut repair, but seems to help older adults build and maintain muscle mass?

A 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in Nutrients, involving individuals aged 60 and above, were randomly assigned to receive either Akkermansia or a placebo. The Akkermansia group showed, even in the absence of additional exercise, significantly increased muscle strength. The authors suggest Akkermansia be considered as an adjunct therapy to prevent sarcopenia (muscle loss), which is common in older adults.

Akkermanisa increased follistatin, a key regulator of muscle regeneration. The authors purport that because Akkermanisa heals gut lining and enhances absorption of key nutrients, the body is able to better build back muscle tissue.

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Bring Omegas Into Balance

From eNewsletter 1/8/2025

DID YOU KNOW that many prenatal supplements fall short? A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition checked the amounts of iodine in nonprescription and prescription prenatal vitamins. 

Among the most crucial nutrients for fetal development is iodine. The researchers tested a sample of 47 different prenatal vitamins (32 nonprescription and 15 prescription products) bought from online and local stores where people commonly shop.

When checking for iodine, they found most prenatal vitamins contain less than advertised, and very few provided the correct amount, with 53% of products listing iodine content, but only four (16%) products contained the claimed amount of iodine on the label.

This is most disappointing. Quality control and trust in brands is paramount. Luckily, all of the companies we work with provided lab assays to assure label claim is met!

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Don't Be a Statistic in 2025

From eNewsletter 1/6/2025

DID YOU KNOW that most Americans place a high value on now rather than later? That is why life expectancy is slowing, cases of type 2 diabetes rose 20% over the last decade, prevalence of obesity is 40.3% and severe obesity 9.4%, 24.3% have daily chronic pain, and Americans are living with disease for an average of 12.4 years, longest of any nation in The World Health Organization.

By placing a value on prevention through optimal, individualized dietary and lifestyle habits, you do not have to be one of these statistics.

Today's issue will remind you why putting in the work to adhere to preventive habits pays off. Wishing you a happy, healthy, fruitful 2025. As always, we're here to help!

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