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Auto-Immune Disease: From a Gut & Thyroid Standpoint

There are many auto-immune disorders, but the common thread is that the body becomes ‘allergic’ to its own tissues and attacks them by means of antibodies, and differ only depending on which tissues are attacked.

12Jul

Low Stomach Acid (Hypochlorhydria)

SuperUser Account | stomach, digestion, indigestion, stomach acid, HCl, hydrochloric acid, bile, antacid, bloating, gas, constipation | |

Most children and many young adults can usually eat whatever they like without experiencing gastric distress. Unfortunately, the older we get, the less hydrochloric acid (HCl) our stomachs produce. Most people over 40 could benefit from so...

16Sep

The Importance of Protein

SuperUser Account | protein, hormones, enzymes, antibodies, immune system, edema, blood alkalinity, hydrochloric acid, stomach, hydrolyzed lactalbumin, betaine HCl | |

Did you know that every tissue in the body is made from protein?

13Sep

Colon Talk

SuperUser Account | bowels, colon, constipation, fiber, diarrhea, psyllium, low stomach acid, hypothyroidism, transit time | |

Did you know that most western diets lack sufficient fiber?

NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin F

Nutrients

essential fatty acid, LA, ALA, Omega 3, Omega 6, EFA, alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid

Vitamin F is not a vitamin in the traditional sense, but rather a term used for two fats — alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA). They are essential fatty acids (EFAs) and are requir...
NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin E

Nutrients

vitamin E, antioxidant, anemia, celiac disease, pollution, alpha-tocopherol

Naturally occurring vitamin E includes eight fat-soluble isoforms, but the body prefers the form called alpha-tocopherol. Furthermore, alpha-tocopherol is the only form of supplementation that c...
NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin D

Nutrients

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, it is added to other foods through fortification, and is available as a dietary supplement. It is called the sunshine vi...
NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin C

Nutrients

hypoascorbemia, immune system, heart health, skin, vitamin C, ascorbic acid

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Vitamin C is vital for the immune system, connective tissue, heart and blood vessel health, among many other important roles.