As we started our discussion we examined lifestyle issues associated with maintaining metabolic function, then in part 2 took a closer look at the effects of endocrine regulation of cellular energy metabolism. As we continue this exploration, we will delve now into some specifics of using nutritional agents to enhance metabolic regulation; to boost our…
Three articles ago we started a journey together, exploring the functional processes that must be balanced and efficient for us to restore a healthy weight and improve overall health. Understanding these processes and making lifestyle choices based on that understanding could very well lead to experiencing more life in your years as well as more…
If we read the mainstream magazines filling the newsstands we find an overwhelming number of articles on heart health. Raising public awareness of major health risks is wonderful but I’m disturbed that most of these articles appear to be written by the marketing departments of major pharmaceutical manufacturers. The theme is usually the same- a…
In the previous article we started a functional overview of cardiac risk. We briefly looked at established risk markers and suggested that we place greater emphasis on indicators for inflammation, such as C-reactive protein, homocysteine, and fasting insulin, and reduce our infatuation with absolute lipid levels. Some current studies actually suggest that lowering cholesterol levels…
There are a few people in every office, every classroom that never seem to succumb to the passing stream of maladies everyone else freely shares. If that’s you, congratulations! However, if you find yourself in the communal loop for the bug-of-the-month or have difficulty overcoming the lingering cough or fatigue following last week’s cold, you’re…
In our previous discussion we considered the basics of immune response, such as adequate rest, physical activity, and a healthy diet. We recognized that our diet is a major factor in determining how well our immune system is able to respond and explored the extremely negative effects of sugars in our diet. We looked briefly…
There are four different categories of Vitamin Supplements. These categories are basedon the quality of the Supplement. The staff at Madison Drugs strives to keep the highest quality Pharmaceutical nutrients to assure that the product you are taking is indeed the product labeled and is free of unwanted contaminants that may adversely affect you. The…
Coenzyme Q10 is a fat soluble nutrient required for the body to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is our body’s main storage form of energy. Coenzyme Q10 is also an antioxidant, increasing resistance against infection and enhancing immune function. Co Q10 also reduces the stickiness of platelets decreasing blood clotting and has been shown to…
Pantothenic acid, also known as Vitamin B-5 is a water soluble vitamin that is found in every cell in the body. When discovered in 1933 by Dr. Roger Williams, he named it pantothenic acid from the Greek word “panthothen” meaning “everywhere.” Pantothenic acid is needed for the production of some hormones and neurotransmitters and is…
Selenium is a mineral that works as a cofactor for many enzymes and proteins; increasing antioxidant and antiviral activity, promoting thyroid hormone and insulin function, and regulating cell growth. Selenium works as a cofactor for glutathione peroxidase and is needed for the conversion of thyroxine (T4) to the active thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3) benefiting thyroid…