FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BLOG
Includes over 800 monographs reporting on emerging studies in the medical and scientific literature of practical clinical importance, easily searched for content.
Nuts reduce inflammation and all-cause mortality
In the absence of allergy, the evidence supports the consumption of nuts as wholesome foods with anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits, exactly what paleo diets intend to accomplish.
Low 'normal' free T3 thyroid hormone predicts death in older patients even without overt hypothyroid
Low free T3 thyroid hormone (triiodothyronine, FT3), even without overt hypothyroid and still within most 'normal' reference ranges, predicts death from cardiovascular disease and all causes in people over 65 according to a study just published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
High cortisol and low DHEA both predict increased cardiovascular mortality
High cortisol and low DHEA both predict increased cardiovascular mortality
Two new studies confirm statins do not help in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Two new studies confirm statins do not help in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
RDW is an inexpensive but powerful indicator often overlooked on your routine blood test
RDW is an inexpensive but powerful indicator often overlooked on your routine blood test
Lower Vitamin D again linked to earlier death
Lower Vitamin D again linked to earlier death