Even though calcium tends to steal the spotlight when it comes to bone-healthy nutrients, vitamin D is just as important for building and maintaining strong bones! Vitamin D improves your body’s ability to absorb calcium in your gut so that it can reach your bones. If you are deficient in…
Calcium is the most widely discussed bone-healthy nutrient… and for good reason! It is an essential mineral that serves as the main building block for strong bones, where 99% of the mineral is stored. Did you know that calcium also plays a role in muscle contraction, transmitting nerve impulses, blood…
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that primarily functions as an antioxidant—protecting your body’s cells (and bones!) from the damaging effects of free radicals, slowing the aging process, and minimizing your risk for certain diseases. The benefits of vitamin E don’t stop there… It has also been shown to…
Vitamin C is more than just the “orange juice vitamin” that people like to take in mega doses in hopes that it may cure their cold. It is an essential vitamin that we need for a number of important body functions. These include maintaining healthy connective tissues, producing energy, acting…
What is Hypogonadism? Hypogonadism is a medical condition which causes the male testicles to produce less testosterone, and the female ovaries to produce less estrogen. The two most common causes are referred to as primary hypogonadism and secondary hypogonadism. Primary hypogonadism is a problem directly within the testicles/ovaries which causes insufficient hormone…
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in your body. It plays a role in over 300 different biochemical functions, including the formation of protein and nucleic acids, energy production, signaling between cells, regulating electrolytes (including sodium, potassium, and calcium) as well as aiding in bone structure and strength….
What is Systemic Mastocytosis? You are certainly not alone if you haven’t heard of systemic mastocytosis. This condition is incredibly rare, impacting the lives of only 5-10 people out of 1 million. It involves abnormally large numbers of mast cells in multiple organs and other body tissues. Mast cells are…
What is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a relatively rare form of cancer, accounting for less than 1% of all cancer diagnoses. The disease impacts 1 in 20,000 people and is most common in those age 50 and older. Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer involving the plasma cells produced…
What is Cushing’s Syndrome? Cushing’s syndrome refers to a medical condition where your body is exposed to an excessive amount of the hormone cortisol. It affects 1 in 100,000 people and can be caused by use of oral steroids (prednisone) for an extended period of time, excess production of cortisol…
What is Hyperparathyroidism? The parathyroid glands are four small glands that sit on the backside of your thyroid. They are the watchdog of your body’s calcium levels, and they make sure that these levels stay within a tightly controlled range. This is actually a very important job since calcium is needed not…
