Podcasts about nutreval

In this episode of The Joe Cohen Show, Joe shares his honest review of the Genova NutrEval FMV amino acids test.He discusses the challenges of interpreting the results, the differences between urine and blood samples, and key insights related to antioxidant support, mitochondrial function, and nutrient needs.Considering the NutrEval test? This episode offers a detailed look at what to expect and important factors to consider.- Check out SelfDecode: https://selfdecode.com/- Join Joe's online community: https://thejoecohenshow.com/ 

Is it possible to be drunk without drinking alcohol? Actually, yes. There is a condition called auto-brewery syndrome whereby an imbalance in your gut microbiome can ferment carbohydrates to create alcohol. Blood alcohol levels can get surprisingly high. Though this condition is thought to be rare, it might just be underdiagnosed. Patients are dealing with legal ramifications, social stigmas, and disbelief by friends, family, and physicians. Today we introduce the topic of auto-brewery syndrome to raise awareness that your gut microbiome can produce alcohol. We discuss how it occurs, how to diagnose it, and some strategies to treat it. Today on The Lab Report:   3:10 What is auto-brewery syndrome? 5:30 Causes and clinical associations 9:45 SIBO/SIFO – should we be checking alcohol levels? 10:50 Chronic tolerance and long-term alcohol effects  12:20 How to diagnose ABS 14:30 Treatment strategies 17:00 Is it as rare as we think? Is there a spectrum? 18:12 Question of the Day What patterns might we see on GI Effects and NutrEval? Additional Resources: Genova Connect **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase** Auto-Brewery Syndrome Advocacy and Research   Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genova's nutritional testing offers precision results and personalized recommendations to create a nutritional treatment plan for optimal health and wellness. But for patients and clinicians, this can seem overwhelming when there is a significant amount of nutritional need. In addition to dietary counseling, clinicians often reach for supplements. VitaminLab is a premier supplement company in Canada that can customize results from the NutrEval and Metabolomix+ into as few pills as possible to help with patient compliance. Dr. Lydia Thurton is a naturopathic physician who works with clinicians through VitaminLab to help them through the process. In today's episode, we talk to Dr. Lydia Thurton and discuss the process of customizing nutritional formulas, cautionary tales you should be aware of when choosing a supplement company, and the quality controls used by VitaminLab. Today on The Lab Report: 4:25 Meet Dr. Lydia Thurton and hear about her path to the supplement industry 7:30 Combining supplements into as few pills as possible 9:40 Pill fatigue and compliance 11:00 Line between optimizing diet vs. supplementation 13:00 Choosing where to get your supplements – VitaminLab quality controls 17:35 Lydia's private practice – passion for women of color 20:10 Online Mental Health Facebook group 22:10 Where to connect with VitaminLab and Dr. Lydia 23:15 The Fireball  Additional Resources: Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your next purchase** Dr. Lydia's Thai Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup VitaminLab Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NutrEval Profile is Genova's most comprehensive nutritional assessment providing a framework of core nutrients in the areas of antioxidants, B-vitamins, digestive supports, essential fatty acids, and minerals. This functional evaluation is aimed at assessing nutrient insufficiencies and biochemical individuality. In the Medical Affairs department, we are privileged to speak with clinicians every day to interpret test findings in clinical context, answer general questions about testing, and dive into the latest literature to expand our understanding too. On today's episode, we address the top 5 most frequently asked questions about the NutrEval. Although we are focusing on the NutrEval, these questions and answers can also apply to our other nutritional testing as well. Today on The Lab Report: 3:40 Do I need to stop supplements to perform testing? If so, for how long? 7:30 How does urinary creatinine affect findings? 11:00 What do the neurotransmitter metabolites tell us about the brain? 15:00 How do I interpret a NutrEval report that is released in two parts? 17:25 If the direct RBC magnesium result is normal, how is there still a magnesium recommendation on the nutrient recommendation page? – Similarly, if my serum B12 level is normal, why are there recommendations for more on the NutrEval? Additional Resources: NutrEval Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the primary stool tests I use (the GI Map and the Genova GI Effects), their features, pros and cons, when and which SIBO/IMO breath tests I use, as well as other functional medicine tests like the Organic Acids Test, NutrEval, and Doctor's Data Hair Elements test, when and why I select them and what is included in each test. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take my quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. I'm a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. I coach clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow me on Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach me via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Eating disorders have long been stigmatized and treatments have been limited – until now. Dr. Michael Lutter is a medical psychiatrist and PhD researcher working toward new solutions and therapies to offer hope for those suffering with psychiatric illness.  Using the latest advancements in genetic and metabolic testing, Dr. Lutter helps patients understand how their unique biology plays a role in their psychiatric disease and tailors treatment based on these findings. His results are astounding. His latest book GIFTED: Genetic Information for Treating Eating Disorders outlines his novel approach. In today's episode, Dr. Michael Lutter discusses precision psychiatry and the role of genetic and metabolic testing for personalized results. Today on The Lab Report: 5:30 Meet Dr. Michael Lutter and learn about whole exome sequencing 10:15 Genetic mutations in eating disorders and metabolic effects 14:00 Nutritional therapy and the NutrEval in psychiatry 18:00 Using the GIFTED approach in practice for eating disorders 23:30 Removing stigmas and shifting the paradigm 27:55 Other testing -Vitamin D, the microbiome, hormones, oxidative stress, and the brain 32:30 Genetic mutation overlaps with OCD and addition 35:00 Dr. Lutter's long path and getting the field to catch up 41:30 The Fireball Additional Resources: Precision Psychiatry GIFTED: Genetic Information For Treating Eating Disorders Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating metabolism and is sometimes referred to as the ‘thermostat' of our bodies. Even minor abnormalities in thyroid function can have far-reaching effects for every organ system. Thyroid diseases are prevalent worldwide and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is common. But many don't realize that there are basic dietary nutrients that can have a huge impact and help optimize thyroid function. In today's episode, we recap thyroid physiology and discuss how nutrition underpins thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism. Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Recap of basic thyroid gland physiology 7:45 Iodine and types of salt 10:45 Selenium, selenoproteins, and orbital rings 13:15 Everyone's favorite cofactor - zinc 14:45 Iron and heme-dependent enzymes 16:10 Protein and amino acids 17:30 Question of the Day: Why does the NutrEval measure these nutrients in different matrices? Additional Resources: Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment NutrEval Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vi blir lettere starstrucked når vi møter Englands mest erfarne og kjente biohacker og spesialistpsykolog Tim Gray. I Podcasten snakker vi om gode og mindre gode erfaringer på ulike Biohacks. Det startet som med mange andre biohackere med sykdom. Han var en travel forretningsmann, begynte å bli utbrent, hadde inflammasjoner og angst og det endte med medisiner men dette gjorde han bare verre. Vi snakker om de lange reisen hans og hvilke hacks, supplementer og mat som har vært avgjørende for å bli frisk. Vi snakker om Metylene Blue, Hyperbaric oksygen kammer, helseeffekten av gode pusteteknikker, stillhet, peptider men også de 5 fundamentale biohacksene i livet som alle kan og bør adressere: nemlig - søvn/circadian rythm, diett, hydrering, trening og personlige relasjoner. Han anbefaler også Nutreval testen (den kan man få på Lab 1) før man går i gang med å bruke nye supplementer. Tim Gray har hatt 15 små og store konferanser opp igjennom årene, årets Health optimisation Summit - har stjernenavn som Dave Asprey, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Amy Killen, Dr. Satchin Panda på foredragslisten. Dersom du vil delta på konferansen, sjekk her: https://summit.healthoptimisation.com rabattkode: timbiohacker På instagram finner du Tim her: @timbiohacker Vår Biohacking Weekend I oktober dette året finner du forøvrig her, husk Early Bird rabatt til 1 juni. www.kongresspartner.no

The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating metabolism and is sometimes referred to as the ‘thermostat' of our bodies. Even minor abnormalities in thyroid function can have far-reaching effects on every organ system. Thyroid diseases are prevalent worldwide and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is common. But many don't realize that there are basic dietary nutrients that can have a huge impact and help optimize thyroid function. In today's episode, we recap thyroid physiology and discuss how nutrition underpins thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism. Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Recap of basic thyroid gland physiology 7:45 Iodine and types of salt 10:45 Selenium, selenoproteins, and orbital rings 13:15 Everyone's favorite cofactor - zinc 14:45 Iron and heme-dependent enzymes 16:10 Protein and amino acids 17:30 Question of the Day: Why does the NutrEval measure these nutrients in different matrices? Additional Resources: Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment NutrEval Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Christian Jenski is a conventionally trained emergency room physician who has made the huge leap to functional medicine. In addition to running a burgeoning practice in Richmond, VA, he keeps his skills sharp by simultaneously working shifts in a busy ER. This gives him unparalleled insight into the way conventional and functional medicine can complement each other. In fact, he believes it has made him a better ER physician. In today's episode we discuss Dr. Jenski's approach to functional medicine, how he clinically applies testing, and real-world examples showcasing the power of root-cause medicine. Today on The Lab Report: 3:15 Meet Dr. Jenski and learn about his journey to functional medicine 9:45 Transitioning his practice to functional medicine 12:55 Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine 16:00 Where to start with testing? 18:05 Case studies using the GI Effects Stool Profile 31:20 NutrEval and Metabolomix + in clinical practice 34:30 Root causes of hormonal imbalance vs. hormone supplementation 39:00 The Fireball Additional Resources: Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine Hitting Cancer Below the Belt GI Effects Stool Profile NutrEval Metabolomix + Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polyphenols are chemical nutrients found in many foods – though mainly in plants. Much of the research in polyphenols surrounds their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They also have important influences in the microbiome. Dark fruits, red wine, chocolate, green tea, olive oil, and soy are a just a few of the many foods that provide excellent sources of polyphenols. Today we discuss several subclasses of polyphenols, why they are important, and how to get them in your diet.     Today on The Lab Report: 2:40 Defining Terms! 4:30 General health benefits of polyphenols 5:40 The flavonoids 7:45 Anthocyanins, lignans, and stilbenes 9:45 Food court: making the case for bananas, blueberries, and pomegranates 19:25 Question of the Day How do dietary polyphenols affect NutrEval results? Additional Resources: NutrEval Organic Acids Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Question: What to do when different folate markers don’t line upYou know, if you have high figlu on the NutrEval, which is Formiminoglutamic acid, which rises when there is Tetrahydrofolate THF, unmethylated folate, to metabolize figlu, and in that case, I would be thinking about maybe you have a B12 deficiency that is leading to the trapping of folate as the methylfolate form, so that THF isn't regenerated for that reaction. So I would absolutely never use figlu as the only marker of folate. I would look at serum folate and red blood cell folate always as the first markers of folate. So in this case, I would look at your serum folate and your red blood cell folate. So before I would get folate injections, I would be looking at all those markers to see whether there's a coherent story between all of them that are agreeing that your folate status is low despite supplements, versus a divergence story between them that is telling me that one form of folate is the one that's missing rather than a total folate. If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, a private discussion group, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass/ and use the code QANDA to get 10% off the membership for life. From now through March, I will be working full-time on finishing my Vitamins and Minerals 101 book, while reserving a portion of my time for consulting clients. You can pre-order my book at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/book. You can sign up for a consultation at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/consultations. DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

Interpreting functional medicine laboratory testing can be intimidating. Dr. Dan Kalish has devoted his career to teaching new functional medicine clinicians how to interpret lab results and where to start when implementing results in practice. His teaching program, The Kalish Institute, mentors and empowers practitioners within a community approach offering many online programs, videos, blogs, and personalized support. In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Kalish about the importance of nutritional testing, his approach to the NutrEval, and translating results. Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 Meet Dr. Kalish! 3:55 The importance of nutritional lab testing 6:35 Where to start when using NutrEval results in practice 8:20 Functional vs. conventional labs 11:00 Translating to patients and prioritizing treatment strategies 18:30 Teaching the NutrEval and common pitfalls 22:00 Lifestyle factors in functional medicine 24:50 The Kalish Institute 27:20 The Fireball Additional Resources: Kalish Institute NutrEval Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genova’s nutritional profiles are breaking new ground. The NutrEval, and its subpanels, have been redesigned and reimagined to offer even greater clinical utility! Our nutritional profiles help practitioners identify root causes of dysfunction and treat clinical imbalances that are inhibiting optimal health. These advanced diagnostic tools provide a systems-based approach for clinicians to help their patients overcome chronic conditions and live a healthier life. On today’s episode, we discuss the new features of the upgraded NutrEval report and give some clinical insight into the new biomarkers and functional pillar scoring system. Today on The Lab Report: 2:00 – Welcome to the brand new NutrEval 3:14 – Nutrition & Functional Imbalances 4:23 – The 5 Functional Pillars 6:04 – Nutritional Needs Assessed on the NutrEval 7:39 – Pathways, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Oxidative Stress 9:16 – The Organic Acids 11:29 – Better Know The New Biomarkers 13:07 – Google It: Is Corn a Vegetable? 14:32 – alpha-hydroxybutyric acid & oxalates 17:02 – Organic acid categories 19:24 – The Amino Acids 21:14 – The Fatty Acids 23:08 – Nutrient & Toxic Elements 24:07 – Question of the Day: Updates to other Nutritional Profiles? Additional Resources: Nutrition - Redesigned, Reimagined Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Patrick Hanaway is a key thought leader and educator in functional medicine. After decades of work, his contribution and influence in our field continues to this day. His task force leadership at IFM during the pandemic helped to shape the functional medicine approach to COVID-19.  Also, as prior Chief Medical Officer for Genova Diagnostics, he helped to create the NutrEval Profile as we currently know it. In today’s episode, we discuss what we’ve learned over the past year regarding COVID-19, and the how functional medicine approach can improve outcomes. We also get his take on the new NutrEval and how to use it in practice. Today on The Lab Report: 2:45 Welcome back Dr. Hanaway! 4:25 What have we learned about COVID-19? 12:45 Nutrient supplements during the pandemic 18:41 Functional approach to SARS-CoV-2 20:45 The NutrEval in practice 30:00 Can we get all we need from a balanced diet? 36:30 Systems-based interventions in chronic disease 42:40 Relationships and connection while in lock-down 49:30 The Fireball   Additional Resources: IFM COVID Resources Dr. Hanaway's Website: Family to Family NutrEval Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our daily lives are filled with toxic exposures which can affect our health. Luckily, our bodies are well-quipped to handle and detoxify most of them. However, excessive exposures can lead to some subtle clinical presentations and eventually serious physical side effects. In today’s episode, we discuss the sources of three common metal exposures, their physiologic importance, and how to test for them. Today on The Lab Report: 3:05 Biotransformation -defining terms 7:00 Why do we care about heavy metal exposures?   9:05 Lead 13:30 Mercury 16:50 Arsenic 20:15 Genova testing options 24:20 Question of the Day: What form of mercury is being measured on the NutrEval? Additional Resources: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) NutrEval Elemental Analysis Comprehensive Urine Elements Profile   Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Catch up with us this week to hear about our latest biohacking adventures. We're trying new protocols including new gut testing, NAD supplementation, the WHOOP band, and much more! SHOW NOTES:1:20 Welcome to the show!1:57 21-Day Challenge2:27 NEW Challenge starts TODAY! (Feb 10)2:48 DayTwo Test4:42 Glucose monitors5:37 CGM vs other monitors8:35 NAD Protocols9:25 NAD Patches9:42 Short & Long-term benefits of NAD10:58 What exactly is NAD?11:29 Why NAD depletes as we age12:10 NAD supplementation & Methylation12:43 How to tell if you need methylation support13:30 Quicksilver 6-8 week NAD+ Protocol15:24 “Smart Drugs” Documentary16:43 NutrEval Test17:33 Testing vitamin status (don’t guess!)17:56 Epstein-Barr Virus Panel18:41 Anti-Viral herbs/supplements for EBV19:10 AmpCoil protocol for viruses20:06 Fast-push IVs21:04 The NEUBIE21:45 Getting measurable progress in performance21:55 Raked stages on Broadway24:19 The WHOOP band25:38 Differences between OURA & WHOOP30:22 A lesson on quantification/metrics31:09 The Apollo band32:35 Training the nervous system 34:20 Today’s episode takeaway35:01 Stay tuned for our test/protocol results36:19 Upgrade Labs Biohacking Conference36:50 Write us a review!37:14 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:DayTwo Testhttps://www.nutrisense.io/Quicksilver NAD+ - Use this link for 10% off"Smart Drugs" documentaryNutrEval TestEpstein-Barr Virus Lab TestFastVitamin IVThe NeuFit SystemWHOOP StrapWHOOP vs OURAApollo Neuroscience Bulletproof Conference 2020WRITE US A REVIEW!

Most people believe they eat healthy and make smart eating decisions, but the truth is - you can eat well-balanced meals and still be malnourished. So, what are the factors that contribute to our overall nutrition status? How do we ensure we achieve optimal nutrition and nutrient absorption when there are so many factors that affect our overall nutrition status? Today, we discuss the wide gamut of nutrition and how the food we eat fuels our cells, providing us with the energy we need to tackle the day. We discuss the connection between your nutrition and the gastrointestinal issues you may experience with poor nutrition and malabsorption. We discuss the role that the microbiome plays in your nutritional health and your body’s ability to absorb nutritional supplements. We discuss the difference between nutritional deficiencies and nutrition inadequacies and why it’s important to make the distinction. We also discuss why we believe most people have room to improve their nutritional status.   “The microbiome plays a BIG role in your nutritional status.” - Michael Chapman   This week on The Lab Report Podcast: The connection between your GI health and your nutrition status… and vice versa How the microbiome impacts your nutrition and ability to absorb vitamins, nutrients, and nutritional supplements The distinction between nutritional deficiencies and nutritional inadequacies Factors to consider to optimize your nutrition How conventional medicine takes nutrition into consideration compared to functional medicine Motivational issues deterring people from improving their nutritional health Nutritional risks involved in various diet plans Functional medicine assessments to help practitioners get to the root cause of nutrition inadequacies The best way to determine the status of nutrients   Question of the Day: Is the NutrEval test an intracellular test or an extracellular test and what is the difference?   Resources Mentioned: Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Serum - MayoClinic citation   Subscribe, Rate & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts, Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and give us a rating and review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most pressing questions on functional medicine. And be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.   Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests. For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, it turns out that nutrition - like many other things - has a long, complex history and there are many things that contribute to optimal nutritional health. So many, in fact, that we forgot to mention some very important factors in our previous episode. Achieving optimal nutrition is more than eating the right foods, but the real question is - how should practitioners assess the nutritional levels in their patients? Today, we explore nutrient assessments and the most common nutrients clinicians and medical practitioners assess in patients. We discuss the challenges associated with assessing certain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients and how the NutrEval test can help clinicians determine which nutrients their patients are not absorbing adequately. Product Research and Development Manager and fellow Genovian, Ashley Gibbons, also joins us to discuss the various methodologies we use to test a patient’s nutritional health.   “By looking at those biochemical pathways, we know that the enzymes that are responsible for maintaining those biochemical processes and we know the co-factors for those enzymes.” - Michael Chapman   This week on The Lab Report: How practitioners should determine whether their patients have adequate nutrition The most common nutrients clinicians and medical practitioners are most concerned about The challenges associated with assessing certain vitamins, minerals and nutrients What exposures and oxidative stressors can help clinicians determine What is the NutrEval test and how it can help clinicians determine nutritional inadequacies and deficiencies The various testing sections included in the NutrEval test The benefit of assessing a patient's genomics How we assess the information collected in the NutrEval test to develop nutrition recommendations The various methods we use in the NutrEval test to test nutritional health   Question of the Day: If a patient is doing a comprehensive nutritional assessment, should they continue taking their nutritional supplements or stop them?   Subscribe, Rate & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts, Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and give us a rating and review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most pressing questions on functional medicine. And be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.   Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests. For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On February 23, members of the CMJ Masterpass joined me in a live Zoom meeting to ask me anything about nutrition, and here’s the full recording! We talked about lots and lots of things: 5-HTP versus tryptophan; unusually low appetite, my recommendations for glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency; choline and cognitive decline; how to gain muscle mass; side effects of vitamin B6; balancing thyroid hormones; which form of niacin to take for anti-aging (nicotinamide riboside, NR, versus nicotinamide mononucleotide, NMN); high cholesterol; measuring omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid status; handling MSG sensitivity; sulforophane; unraveling an apparent urea cycle defect; harms of vitamin E for GSTP polymorphisms... …. and much more! If you’d like to participate in the next Q&A, consider joining the CMJ Masterpass. Use this link to get a 10% lifetime discount: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass/masteringnutrition This episode is brought to you by Ample. Ample is a meal-in-a-bottle that takes a total of two minutes to prepare, consume, and clean up. It provides the right balance of nutrients needed for a single meal, all from a blend of natural ingredients. Ample is available in original, vegan, and keto versions, portioned as either 400 or 600 calories per meal. I'm an advisor to Ample, and I use it to save time when I'm working on major projects on a tight schedule. Head to https://amplemeal.com and enter the promo code “CHRIS15” at checkout for a 15% discount off your first order.” This episode is brought to you by Ancestral Supplements' "Living" Collagen. Our Native American ancestors believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual. Ancestral Supplements has a nose-to-tail product line of grass-fed liver, organs, "living" collagen, bone marrow and more... in the convenience of a capsule. For more information or to buy any of their products, go to https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestral In this episode, you will find all of the following and more: 00:43 Cliff Notes 11:50 If my tryptophan is low, and I'm on a low-carb diet, would you recommend 5-HTP supplements or tryptophan supplements or both? 15:14 Should I be concerned about high HDL cholesterol in the context of low normal total cholesterol? 17:51 Is it a problem if my appetite is too low and I don’t seem to eat enough food, but everything about my health and well-being is great? 22:32 What should people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency be doing not just about glutathione, but about folate, vitamin K, fatty acids, and neurotransmitters? 36:53 Why do you recommend the Genova ION Profile instead of the NutrEval? 38:08 Could choline citrate, CDP-choline or alpha-GPC mitigate the risk of cognitive decline associated with anticholinergic use? 39:28 Do you have any recommendations on how to get enough calcium on a low-carb, no-dairy diet? 42:26 Should I manage my total cholesterol of 305 just for my doctor or should I be doing it for my own sake? If so, how should I do it? 54:14 During a workout, is there one type of sugar that is better at getting through the gut than any other type of sugar? 58:41 What food supplements and training programs are good for developing muscle mass? 01:03:02 Upcoming revisions to Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet, and which tests you could cut back on in order to save money. 01:05:36 Any thoughts on cod liver oil and Jigsaw Alaskan cod liver oil in particular? 01:08:26 Would you discuss the role that taurine might play in MTHFR? Adding taurine produced an immediate and dramatic improvement in my energy levels. 01:10:33 Tinnitus and nightmares as side effects from P5P supplementation. 01:15:33 What about the Jigsaw magnesium supplements? 01:16:18 If free T3 looks good, why is TSH still a little high? Why hasn't the T3 brought it down enough? 01:21:36 What to do about cataracts. 01:29:11 Do you have any gut experts you can recommend? 01:29:29 From your deep dive into nicotinamide riboside and NMN, do you think either is effective, and is one preferred over the other? Do you still recommend taking TMG with NR? 01:36:34 Do you know any differences in carbohydrate lipid metabolism in someone who has congenital adrenal hyperplasia? 01:38:18 Is it good insurance to supplement minerals that are less studied like chromium, molybdenum, and boron, or do you think it's unlikely to be beneficial? 01:39:35 If I have high LDL, do I need to know more about large fluffy particles versus small dense or should I just act on it now? 01:50:33 Do you know a potential reason that high LDL is associated with prostate cancer? What do you think of annatto tocotrienols? 01:52:24 Is it better to use red blood cell fatty acids like OmegaQuant offers instead of plasma fatty acids like Quest offers? 01:53:16 What could cause all of the following to be low at the same time: phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, glutamic acid, taurine, and threonine? 01:56:13 Can a B12 deficiency cause irreversible effects? 01:56:55 Can the B12 be near 2000 and still be a problem if the person has signs of B12 deficiency? 01:59:52 Suggestions for how to handle MSG sensitivity other than avoiding it. 02:04:00 Do you know of a good commercially available test for carnitine? 02:04:27 Is it true that we can’t absorb more than 1.5 grams of creatine at one time? 02:05:46 What could cause all of the following to be low at the same time: phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, glutamic acid, taurine, and threonine? The phenylalanine-to-tyrosine ratio is high, and the tryptophan-to-large non-polar amino acid ratio is low. 02:07:18 What are the pros and cons of boosting sulforaphane? 02:08:16 What could cause all of the following to be low at the same time: phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, glutamic acid, taurine, and threonine? 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid is high. 02:14:28 Can you give any suggestions for increasing delta-6 desaturase activity? 02:16:50 What can be done nutritionally to specifically improve antiviral immunity? 02:18:55 Urea cycle question. High arginine, high ornithine, normal citrulline, very low aspartate, low glutamate, mid-range normal glutamine. Why does my urine stink, and why do I feel fatigued when I eat more protein? 02:30:34 I read that supplemental vitamin E has been shown to have a negative impact on individuals with this specific polymorphism by raising levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the blood. Do you have a view on this?

“The capacity of the human body to heal inspires me every day. When the body has all the nutrients that it needs, genetic factors are fully compensated for and the body is no longer overwhelmed by toxicity, stress, or infection. Extraordinary and complete healing can happen.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today — physician and engineer, Dr. Ann Shippy.   Dr. Ann Shippy began her career in medicine when the traditional approach and application of allopathic medicine could not solve her own health issues. She had worked as an IBM engineer for over a decade but left the field of engineering to go to medical school at the University of Texas in pursuit of better health. Today she uses cutting-edge science, innovative testing, research, and genetic information to determine and address the root causes of health issues. She approaches each patient as a whole person and forms a therapeutic partnership to achieve the highest of health.   In today’s interview, Dr. Shippy discusses the most important lab tests that she recommends for patients with diabetes, how to support mitochondrial function to improve energy metabolism, why she recommends the paleo diet for most her patients, the importance of fiber, as well as the importance of magnesium. Dr. Shippy also talks about the link between environmental toxins, stress, and blood sugar health; and how to begin meditating to decrease the stress response and improve blood sugar.   Key Takeaways: [:57] All about Dr. Mowll’s guest today, Dr. Ann Shippy. [3:14] Dr. Mowll reads an iTunes review. Remember, if you leave a review and Dr. Mowll reads it on the podcast he’ll send you the best of the Diabetes Summit on a flash drive. [4:57] Welcoming Dr. Shippy to the podcast. [7:00] Some of the testing Dr. Shippy conducts on her patients with dysglycemia or blood sugar problems. [9:15] What are some of the most common patterns Dr. Shippy sees in patients who are dysglycemia (or in diabetes range.) [11:12] Does Dr. Shippy use a red blood cell magnesium on a blood test or NutrEval? [12:34] Is chromium low or “off” in people with blood sugar regulation problems? [14:22] What does Dr. Shippy see on a NutrEval? Is there anything to indicate mitochondrial dysfunction? [16:11] How Dr. Shippy feels about dietary choline. [18:37] Dr. Shippy’s recommended diet for people with type 2 diabetes. [21:49] Dr. Shippy’s opinions on “starchy” vegetables. [24:27] Where are most people getting their fiber in a paleo diet? [26:06] How environmental toxins play a role in diabetes pathogenesis or development of blood sugar problems. [28:36] How do you know if you’re in a toxic environment? [29:53] How Dr. Shippy sees stress relating to blood sugar and diabetes. [33:43] Dr. Shippy’s tips for beginners at meditating. [34:51] Where to find out more information about Dr. Shippy’s programs and websites. [35:45] A bonus tip from Dr. Shippy about regulating blood sugar. [36:20] What concept, quote, or idea encapsulates Dr. Shippy’s work? [38:59] If Dr. Shippy had a friend or family member that was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, what advice would she give them? [40:51] If Dr. Shippy was sitting around with the leaders of the world to solve the diabetes epidemic, what would be her advice?   Mentioned in this Episode: AnnShippyMD.com Ann Shippy MD Facebook University of Texas NutrEval Phosphatidylcholine (Quicksilver) Mold Toxicity Workbook: Assess your Environment & Create a Recovery Plan, by Dr. Ann Shippy MUSE (Meditation Device) HeartMath   Enjoyed the Podcast? Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! For more Dr. Mowll, check out his Instagram and Facebook — and drop a like while you’re there!   For more information on this week’s episode, visit: DrMowll.com/Podcasts

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of our community’s questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Let’s get started! Megan: Hi Dr Cabral, as always, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I wrote in a few weeks back about my 10 year old son and how we healed his leaky gut which in turn eleviated the eye tics he was having. His most recent Nutreval showed the yeast was elevating some again. We are back on the biociden and the biofilm buster. When you answered my first question about why the yeast returned, you explained how we have to get rid of the bad yeast and replace it with the good yeast. Makes total sense. We had stayed away from probiotics that have saccharomyces in them because it always caused his symptoms to flare. At first I thought the flare was because yeast was his highest sensitivity in the IgG. I realize the sensitivity is to the bad yeast but my question now is could the flare be from the saccharomyces (even though they are the good guys) or would the flare simply occur because we were adding the good guys while there were still too many guys which means too much yeast all together? Thank you so much for sharing with us each day, you are such a blessing. –Megan (Continued) Hi Dr Cabral, I just sent in a question yesterday about my 10 year old son and the sacchromyces. I am realizing I may not have posed all of my question clearly so I'm adding on, and I'm so so sorry if this makes it confusing for you. Please feel free to copy and paste for the purpose of your house call. As I mentioned in yesterday's question my sons eye tics used to flare when I would give him probiotics with saccharomyces in them, but what I didn't mention was he was always totally fine with probiotics that didn't include the saccharomyces. His highest sensitivity on the IgG was to yeast. I realize that's the bad yeast and saccharomyces are the good yeast but why do the good cause a flare in symptoms? Is it simply because I added the good before getting rid of the bad? I guess my real question is why would he have been ok on probiotics that didn't include saccharomyces but have a hard time handling the ones that do have them? Is it as simple as too much yeast all together? So maybe when we rid the gut of the bad yeast he won't flare when we add the good? I've avoided the saccharomyces due to the previous flare in symptoms but am now learning that we need to be replenishing the good to keep the bad out! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing all of your incredible knowledge with us. I have the highest respect for you and what you do and can not begin to tell you how much I have learned and how our family's health has changed for the better since we were introduced to you and your incredible podcast. You are a gift to us. Megan PS I again apologize for the mistake and having to submit the same question twice, but I am interested to hear what you have to say about why the saccharomyces in particular cause a problem for him and I left out of the first submission. Eliana: I love your podcast, it is so informative! I wanted to ask you about my workout program split. I typically do this kind of 5 day split: legs, arms, cardio and abs, back and chest, shoulders and cardio. Basically, I lift 4-5 days a week and get my cardio in either on the same day or on alternating days. Is this too much lifting? I have been doing it for awhile now and have enjoyed it, but I was listening to your recommendation about 3 days of resistance training per week. Thank you! Tyler: Hi Dr. Cabral, I know you have a background in body building and personal training and am looking for advice in regards to putting on more muscle. I am a 25 year old former collegiate athlete and am very lean but am looking to put more mass on in the safest way possible. I eat predominately vegan and GF with some wild fish and eggs. I work out 3-4 days a week and do a combo of lifting, swimming, and hatha yoga. I am 6’1” and 182 lbs. I have read on the importance of ingrsting protein shakes before and after workouts as well as BCAAs pre, during, and post workout for anabolic muscle growth. Do you have brands that you recommend for vegan protein (I do your Nutritional Support Powder in smoothies in the morning) and BCAAs? Or are they even necessary? I appreciate your insight. Thanks, Tyler Anthony: Hi Dr. Cabral, What are your thoughts on MRET water activators? Your products and podcasts have become a very positive part of my life, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Sincerely, Anthony James: Is a kenogentic diet good for you  Zach: What's up Doc, writing in for my 27 y/o girlfriend who has recently been to the "doctor" because she was having allergic reactions (tingling itchy lips, redness around the lips, and breakouts) whenever she ate certain foods. She's tired all the time, never seems to have energy to do anything active, and could lay on the couch all day. We recently (within the last year) went vegetarian, and we limit dairy and eggs as much as possible, but this hasn't seemed to help with the issues she's having. She has had allergy problems (histamine issues) her whole life and found out she was allergic to nickel, as well as many different pollens/grass/trees when she was younger. About a year and a half ago she had a psoriasis "patch" show up on the back of her neck on her hair line, during a stressful period at work. It went away after she was prescribed some cream for it, but it bothers her randomly. Basically she's always had skin issues, and her mother and grandmother have thyroid issues that we now know have been passed to her. Here are the results of her first blood test...only going to give you what was "out of range" as well as her thyroid numbers. T3 uptake - 25.9 T4 - 8.1 TSH - 8.32 BUN - 5 CALC/BUN/Creatine - 7 On a food/skin prick test she was "allergic" to almonds, cherries, hazelnut, soy, and green peppers. I know she needs to do an IgG food sensitivity test, but unfortunately we can't afford that and insurance won't cover it. She cut out those foods, and had her blood work taken about a month and a half later. These were her results the second time: Free T3 - 3.2 Reverse T3 - 14.5 Free T4 - 1.11 TSH - 5.07 Thyroid peroxidase AB - 130 IU/ML Thyroglobulin AB - 6 IU/ML Positive for ANA ANA titter 1:1280 Cholesterol - 212 Calculated LDL - 127 So we know she has hypothyroid and an auto immune disorder. I believe its from some form of intestinal permeability (IBS, Leaky gut, etc) but I also think she has high levels of heavy metals, as she's always putting stuff on her skin/hair whether its make-up, hairspray, or dry shampoo. I've told her she needs to cut out gluten and dairy for sure, but what do you recommend for her as far as the next step in testing, diet, detoxing, and overall lifestyle changes? I just ordered a 21 day detox from your store...I'm going to start her on a 7 day detox whenever that comes in, and hopefully have her doing a 21 day detox in January. If money weren't an issue, after the IgG test I'd have her doing a heavy metal detox, candida/SIBO/yeast protocol, and then start rebuilding her gut. What do you think Doc? Thanks for everything you do. I listen to you daily, and I pass your podcast on to anyone and everyone because theres isn't a person it wouldn't help. If you ever want to take someone under your wing and create the next you, you have my email. ;] But then again, you're already creating more of us like you everyday! Thank you sincerely for the knowledge you pass along. Keep it up! -Zach Thank you for tuning into this weekend’s Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes & Resources: http://StephenCabral.com/667 - - - Get Your Question Answered: http://StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - -  

Welcome to our first Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! We're getting ready to answer some of our community's amazing questions on wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging. I'm looking forward to sharing those answers with you so let's get started! Scott: Hi Dr. Cabral - I recently accompanied my fiance on her visit to the Wellness Institute. I must say I'm thoroughly impressed with the whole experience, especially with the amount of time and effort you put into each appointment/consultation. My fiance has me hooked on the podcasts! Thank you very much for the knowledge you share with us. With that said, I have some questions of my own, but first, just a little background. I'm a 30 year old male who played at a very high level of soccer up until graduating from school, and since then, still play quite competitively. I've always been prone to injuries and most recently I've been diagnosed with bulging discs in my lower back (L5) as well as in my C3/C4, C4/C5 and stenosis in my C5/C6 - quite a mess right now. Long story short, I've been in a lot of pain over the last two weeks with the bulging pressing on the cervical nerves radiating down my shoulder and into my hand. My questions are which supplements do you recommend I take to help in the healing process? I've read about MSM, Omega 3, and Glucosamine and Chondroitin. I haven't heard of MSM, but read that it's a "miracle drug". Where does one purchase these or other types of supplements? And lastly, I'm hoping you have a recommendation on any exercises (I envision you as the Wikipedia of health - my apologies, I'm asking too much), whether that be an inversion board or some other type of exercise. I've been advised to go see a spinal specialist and will be making appointments today. Thank you again for the podcast service and such a great practice! Regards, Scott   Jen: Hi Dr. Cabral! Thanks for all the great information you've provided in your podcasts. I've learned so much! My question today is related to excessive sweating and body odor when doing so. My teenage stepdaughter is very active in sports. She's muscular and strong, bigger than most girls her age, but 'solid' not flabby. Based on my experience, she sweats more than most grown men and her body odor when sweating is quite pungent. Her clothes smell like a stale dirty gym locker room and must be washed immediately. Her father (my husband) and her sister (my other stepdaughter) do not have this issue at all. It might be something genetic from her biological mom's family, but that's unknown to us. Do you have any suggestions for what might be causing this and how we might help prevent this? Thanks for all the help you provide to your listeners!!   Lisa: Hi Dr. Cabral, I have 2 questions for you that I hope you can help me with. I recently read a book, Eating on the Wild Side, and I loved learning about eating the right foods. In this book they say the skins of fruit and veggies are nutritious......However, now Im reading The Plant Paradox and its about lectins and how harmful they are for us and its in the skins of our fruits and veggies. What is your opinion on lectins? My other question is about the OATS testing. I did this testing, however, I also do the NutrEval testing....can you explain the difference? The OATS test showed no yeast, but the NutrEval showed high yeast. This is confusing for me and would like your input. Thank you so much for everything you do and God bless your family! Lisa   Mariellen: Thanks for everything you do for your listeners. I previously wrote in and ordered the hormone test and had my consult with your health coach and just ordered the DIM Evail and adrenal response complete care. I am on month 2 of the candida protocol and haven't stuck to the diet as well as I should, but have noticed reduced bloating and other benefits. I also take your Daily Activated Multivitamin. I feel like everything and anything gives me headaches.. I have been using the netti pot and when I have my bad headaches it does make me feel a little better, but notice after I use it when I bend over.. water pours of my nose and not sure if it's normal when I use it I can sometimes feel it in my throat. My headaches are always the back of my head, my ears, my sinuses and my eyes always hurt and burn when I get them. They are usually pulsating. I also had trouble swallowing and getting food down. I have been choking here and there. I also have heart burn and do not talk anything for that. Sometimes when I swallow my pills for the candida protocol and my vitamin, the side of my stomach will start throbbing with pain. Sometimes it even feels like it's hard to breathe and I always feel the need to clear my throat. My thyroid is ok I have had that checked out. Any thoughts would help and any natural remedies would be great seeing as I do not want to take anything for acid reflex etc.   Ewa: Hello, thanks dr Cabral for all that you do, so grateful and appreciate you daily! I would like to know what you suggest I do regarding me very intense yellow urine. This has been the case for about 6 weeks. I live mostly a healthy lifestyle, with food exercise and weight under control. I drink plenty of water , Dr Cabral daily support shake f breakfast, and your probiotic. I take 120 mg extra magnesium glycinate daily , can that cause the discoloring, even tho I dont notice any difference the days I forget the magnesium... I cant recall any particular diet change when this all began ... appreciate your opinion on this, thanks a bunch! Ewa (like Eva, but you can spell it out any way you like ;) Im going to the bathroom A LOT, at least every hour and have been doing so even before this color change happened. Thought that should be included in the bigger picture in case that helps as a clue... Thanks a bunch! Ewa  

Deborah Gordon, MD is a doctor practicing in Ashland, Oregon. Her focus is real food and an active lifestyle which she integrates with gentle and targeted medicine. You should listen to this interview to learn about the common problems that Dr Gordon encounters in her practice and the treatments getting the best results. We talk about the gut microbiota and gut health in general and the potential link to autoimmunity in its various guises. I was particularly interested in learning of a potential autoimmune connection with atrial fibrillation (afib). Sign up for our Highlights email and every week we’ll send you a short (but sweet) email containing the following: One piece of simple, actionable advice to improve your health and performance, including the reference(s) to back it up. One item we read or saw in the health and fitness world recently that we would like to give a different perspective on, and why. One remarkable thing that we think you’ll enjoy! Here’s the outline with this interview with Deborah Gordon, MD: [00:00:06] Sign up for our highlights email. [00:02:31] Physicians for Ancestral Health. [00:04:17] Dean Ornish. [00:04:28] Weston A. Price Foundation, Gary Taubes. [00:05:49] Pantheism. [00:08:58] Midwifery. [00:11:25] Acceptance from other doctors. [00:16:55] That Mitchell and Webb Look: Homeopathic A&E. [00:18:03] Dr Mark Cucuzzella jokingly sent us this infographic. Do the opposite and you’ll get great results! [00:19:09] Podcast: Prof Tim Noakes. [00:19:31] Autoimmunity in postmenopausal women. [00:20:00] Hashimoto's thyroiditis. [00:20:06] Coeliac and Sjögren's. [00:20:19] Crohn's and Ulcerative colitis. [00:22:51] Atrial fibrillation (Afib). [00:23:07] Anticardiolipin antibody panel. [00:24:07] The triad: genetics, stressor, leaky gut. [00:25:41] Gluten and zonulin signalling. [00:26:25] Exercise-induced leaky gut. [00:31:16] Hs-CRP. [00:33:22] Tools to relax: Brain Wave app. [00:33:41] Dale Bredesen, MD. [00:34:00] HeartMath, massage. [00:34:34] Genova Diagnostic nutrition evaluation panel (NutrEval). [00:34:56] Vitamin A. [00:35:13] US Wellness Meats. [00:35:58] Chicken Liver mousse recipe on Dr Gordon’s website. [00:36:28] Denise Minger BCMO1 gene. [00:36:58] B1 and B2 deficiency. [00:37:32] We like the Multi-Vitamin Elite, Dr Gordon prefers the copper-free variants. [00:38:56] Serum copper and zinc. [00:39:40] Podcast: Anne Hathaway, MD. [00:40:04] Chris Masterjohn's antioxidant masterclass. [00:40:55] 8-OHdG. [00:41:42] ClevelandHeartLab, Inc. [00:43:10] APOE. Podcast: Dawn Kernagis, PhD. [00:43:31] Podcast: Bryan Walsh. [00:44:18] Bilirubin, GGT, uric acid. [00:45:07] Fatty liver index. [00:47:09] Paleo f(x). [00:48:07] Doctor's Data. [00:48:55] Lacto and bifido. [00:49:21] Podcast: Dr Michael Ruscio. [00:49:53] Gut microbiome diversity. [00:51:52] Fermented foods. [00:52:50] Podcast: Lauren Petersen, PhD. [00:53:56] Low-carb Breckenridge talk on fibre was not online at the time of writing. [00:54:37] Bill Lagakos: Animal Fibre. [00:55:03] Dr Gordon’s practice is closed except for patients interested in the Bredesen Protocol. [00:55:34] Her Physicians for Ancestral Health talk was not online at the time of writing.

Dr Ann Hathaway, MD has been successfully treating women and men with bioidentical hormones and other natural remedies since 1995. She is a member of the prestigious Institute for Functional Medicine and is a director of the Orthomolecular Health Medicine Board. Tommy and I met Dr Hathaway at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging where she presented this excellent and incredibly well-referenced talk on the role of oestradiol in cognition for women. Dr Hathaway is primarily using blood testing to assess hormone levels. However, urinary metabolites can be very helpful for mapping out the oestrogens. At around the twenty-minute mark, this interview gets quite technical, and I think you'll find it useful to look at this section of a DUTCH report while listening to the audio. Notice the enzyme names are written on the arrows indicating the direction of metabolism. The word "hydroxy" is abbreviated OH, so when you hear Ann say "four hydroxy E1," look for 4-OH-E1 on the map. Here’s the outline of this interview with Dr Ann Hathaway, MD: [00:01:35] Health problems not addressed well by the traditional system. [00:03:13] A 1.5h first appointment in Functional Medicine is typical. [00:04:25] Different types of practitioner. [00:05:20] American Academy of Environmental Medicine. [00:05:38] Jeffrey Bland, PhD. [00:06:57] Buck Institute for Research on Aging. [00:08:21] Principles for addressing hormone imbalance. [00:09:41] Underlying root causes. [00:10:40] Menopause and cognition. [00:11:04] Oestradiol less than 20 pg/ml. [00:13:11] The brain has oestradiol receptors. [00:13:55] All of the neurotransmitter systems are favorably impacted by oestradiol. Acetylcholine, which is the neurotransmitter most associated with memory, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine. All are enhanced by oestradiol. [00:14:30] Rasgon, Natalie L., et al. "Prospective randomized trial to assess effects of continuing hormone therapy on cerebral function in postmenopausal women at risk for dementia." PloS one 9.3 (2014): e89095. [00:15:22] The odds ratio for women to develop Alzheimer's disease is 1.56. [00:16:21] Balancing oestradiol with progesterone and other hormones. [00:17:17] Endometrial hyperplasia which can turn into uterine cancer. [00:17:32] Progesterone improves sleep [00:18:27] Different types of testing. [00:19:08] Never give oestrone. [00:19:27] Metabolites of oestrogen (see the diagram above). [00:21:13] Some of the things that you can do to increase the 2-hydroxy pathway are eating a high cruciferous diet, taking a supplement called diindolylmethane or indole-3-carbinol. [00:21:32] Iodine sufficiency. [00:21:39] Lignans in flaxseed. [00:22:04] COMT enzyme and methylation. [00:22:47] Genetic mutations. [00:23:55] CYP1B1. [00:24:14] Xenoestrogens. [00:24:34] Eat organic! [00:24:52] Pharmaceuticals. [00:26:14] Glutathione. See Why You Should Manage Your Glutathione Status and How to Do It. [00:26:34] Alpha lipoic acid. [00:27:07] NutrEval and ION panel [00:27:42] Eating a wide variety of veg [00:28:52] Personal care products and makeup [00:29:07] Environmental Working Group (EWG). [00:30:01] The Women’s Health Initiative Study (WHI). [00:31:21] Small differences matter in pharmacology. [00:33:37] Oestradiol should only be used topically. [00:34:19] Wharton, Whitney, et al. "Potential role of estrogen in the pathobiology and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease." American journal of translational research 1.2 (2009): 131-147. [00:36:22] Oral oestrogen increases C-reactive protein and fibrinogen. [00:38:28] Harman, S. M., et al. "KEEPS: the Kronos early estrogen prevention study." (2005): 3-12. [00:44:08] APOE gene. [00:45:05] What to do if you're taking something other than topical oestradiol. [00:46:06] See Rasgon study linked above. [00:46:46] Ann’s presentation at the Buck Institute: Bioidentical Hormones and Cognition. [00:46:52] Ann Hathaway MD--Integrative Functional Medicine & Bio-identical Hormones [00:47:06] This interview was recorded in January 2017, at that time Ann was scheduling new patients in April.

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