Organ Pathologies: Pancreas, Liver, Kidney & Gallbladder
The PNPLA3 gene plays a role in the metabolism of fats and has been associated with an increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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Chron’s to Celiac: All About the GI Tract
Celiac disease causes damage of the small intestine, which leads to chronic inflammation
Kombucha for Gut Health
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are molecules found on the outer surface of some bacterial cell walls, and they can trigger immune responses when they leak into the bloodstream
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
Earthbound: from Magnesium to Zinc
The bioavailability of molybdenum is lower in the presence of high levels of copper or sulfur
Hmm.. Thor has an Upregulated mTOR
Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has anti-aging effects by the inhibition of mTORC1 activity
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
Stress Chronicles: Cortisol
Cortisol levels tend to be highest in the morning and lowest at night, following a natural circadian rhythm
Sex Hormones
Low levels of SHBG can lead to increased levels of androgens and estrogens in the body
Hypo to Hyper – Thyroid Stories
Thyroid hormone metabolism can be impacted by iodine-related genes, such as TPO