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
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
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
Creatine for Muscle Strength
People with GAMT SNPs may have problems with usage and storage of energy in the muscle, affecting muscle function and athletic performance
Digestion: Omega, Gut, Fat & Bile
The presence of high levels of fat in the diet can inhibit the absorption of carbohydrates, while high levels of fiber (non-digestible carbs) can interfere with the absorption of fat
PON: Cholesterol Meets Detox
Pomegranate polyphenols can enhance PON2 expression, whereas consuming yerba mate can enhance all PON enzymes’ activity
Oxalobacter: Gut’s Best Friend Forever
One of the key ways in which oxalates can contribute to inflammation in the body is through the activation of the NLRP-3 inflammasome