What Smoking, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol have in common
Macrophages engulf the LDL cholesterol, forming foam cells. Over time, these foam cells can accumulate and form a plaque
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Water-Soluble: from Vitamin B12 to Vitamin C
Individuals with certain SNPs in the MTHFR gene may have difficulty converting folate (B9) into its active form, methylfolate
Hypo to Hyper – Thyroid Stories
Thyroid hormone metabolism can be impacted by iodine-related genes, such as TPO
Cardio 101: Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, alongside smoking and abnormal blood lipid levels are the 3 major risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Phase 3 Detox: ABC Transporters
Our genetic and metabolic optimization approach: what is your starting level, a.k.a. your genetic make-up, and what is your ongoing metabolism, a.k.a. your epigenetic influences or how you express your genes
Methylation: Beyond Creatine & DNA
COMT is responsible for the methylation of catecholamines, such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
What do Aspirin, BPA & NSAIDs have in common? Glucuronidation!
Mycotoxins are substances made by fungi that are present in many foods, such as cereals, nuts, and spices
Phase 1 Liver Detox: CYP P450 and Waste Management
Milk thistle contains silymarin, a compound that has been shown to have liver-protective effects
Catalase: Glutathione’s Sancho Panza
One catalase enzyme can change 40 million molecules of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen per second
Antioxidants ARE Nrf2. Wait, What?
Nrf2 is the master antioxidant regulator of the body and you need it to be top notch, for you to be protected against cellular oxidation