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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 B9 (Folate or Folic Acid)

Nutrients

Vitamin B9, B9, Folate, Folic Acid

Your browser does not support the audio tag. Folate and folic acid are different forms of vitamin B9. Folate is the naturally occurring form, while folic acid is the synthetic form. B9 is a water-...
NUTRIENTS A-Z: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Nutrients

B12, cobalamin, anemia, red blood cells, intrinsic factor

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Vitamin B12, otherwise known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meat...
NUTRIENTS A-Z: VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)

Nutrients

B6, Pyridoxine, brain, neurotransmitters, pms, morning sickness, menopause, weak immunity, anemia, depression

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, helps the body turn food into energy.
NUTRIENTS A-Z: VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID)

Nutrients

B5, Pantothenic acid, hypoglycemia, restless legs, depression, irritability, stress

Your browser does not support the audio tag.Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. It is an essential nutrient, meaning it is required from our diets because our bodie...