Minerals and Colon Cancer

From eNewsletter 10/14/2024

DID YOU KNOW that in a large US cohort, a new Frontiers in Nutrition study not only corroborates the conclusions of previous studies on the protective role of minerals magnesium and zinc in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC), but also suggests new perspectives on the beneficial role of copper, iron, and selenium.

The risk of CRC seemed to be at its lowest when the supplemental intake of magnesium was approximately 445 mg/day and zinc was around 20 mg/day.

NOTE: This is a large cohort and individual needs still must be taken into account so please do not self-supplement based upon this study.

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Zealous About Your Zzzs

From eNewsletter 10/9/2024

DID YOU KNOW that your skin is often a sign of how your gastrointestinal tract and liver are functioning? We call it the gut-liver-skin axis.

Making sure we digest, absorb, detoxify, and excrete optimally allows our skin to thrive. When one or more of these functions are dysfunctional, eczema, psoriasis, and acne are among the skin maladies that may develop.

How can you help your skin by focusing on your gut and liver? Get a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) blood test to assess liver function and a comprehensive stool analysis (we love Diagnostic Solutions GI-Map) to give us a look at your gastrointestinal function.

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Stop Muscle Loss | Cravings

From eNewsletter 10/7/2024

DID YOU KNOW that a new study from Cell Metabolism revealed separate fat and sugar craving pathways, as well as a concerning result: combining these pathways overly triggers our desire to eat more than usual.

Going back to our hunter-gatherer days, human brains are programmed to seek out high-fat, high-sugar combinations, regardless of conscious efforts to resist. This programming has not evolved very well over thousands of years. This is why avoiding them can be so challenging. Even so, there are numerous techniques to assist, starting with "never eating a carbohydrate alone".

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