This week's lead · Science Update
Discover how functional testing complements conventional labs by uncovering root causes of symptoms. Learn about GI microbial, organic acids, genomic, and urinary hormone testing.
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
Science UpdateExplore a case report on oral vitamin C supplementation and changes in white blood cell and neutrophil counts in a 67-year-old man with chronic leukopenia.
Research & EducationDiscover the benefits of hydrolyzed whey protein for athletes, including faster absorption, easier digestion, muscle growth, and post-workout recovery.
Nutrition NotesExplore all eight B vitamins, their functions, best food sources, daily requirements, deficiency risks, and preferred supplement forms for optimal health.
Science UpdateGeranylgeraniol did not raise testosterone overall, but a trial found men with lower baseline levels saw about a 28 ng/dL increase after supplementation.
Research & EducationPCOS is now PMOS. Learn what polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome means and how insulin resistance influences symptoms and long-term metabolic health.
Nutrition NotesCompare types of magnesium supplements, including glycinate, malate, L-threonate, and citrate, to choose the best form for sleep, energy, and digestion.
Research & EducationAkkermansia muciniphila, a keystone gut bacterium, appears to support the body's own GLP-1 production through short-chain fatty acids and the P9 protein.