Iodine Iodine iodine…. all day i see Iodine Iodine deficiency is the most common issue I pick up when screening patient thyroid results. I generally assess this by looking at T4 levels, and to a lesser degree the ratio between T4 and T3. T4 is made of tyrosine,...
Cannabidiol (CBD) oi is one of the many components found in the cannabis plant, and is the second most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana after THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). The common misconception about cannabis is that it’s only good for packing bongs, getting high,...
Glutathione – The Mothership of Antioxidants Glutathione is made from 3 amino acids; cysteine, glutamine, and glycine. These are commonly found in any protein source, but the body uptakes them at different rates. Glutamine and glycine are available in large amounts in...
MTHFR – Do you even need activated B’s? The MTHFR ride is in true swing!! Weeeeeee!!!! Supplement companies are bringing out supplements left right and center; there are websites springing up everywhere; there are MTHFR facebook groups till the cows come...
Calcium Supplements – You’re barking up the Wrong Tree It’s not uncommon for people to be supplementing with large doses of calcium, based on seemingly low calcium levels in blood work. But what does low Calcium really mean? Pathology testing can...
