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Short answer: Because the MNT is performed on lymphocytes It is necessary to collect whole blood taken from the vein because the SpectraCell micronutrient test is performed on living white blood ...

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Now the under-appreciated amino acid is gaining attention as a key player in brain health. When consumers shop for supplements to keep their mind sharp, the amino acid serine is not often top of ...

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Serum testing measures how much of a nutrient is floating around outside the cell.   SpectraCell tells you how that nutrient is working inside the cell – where it matters. A very common miscon...

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Autism, Muscular Problems and Breathing – the surprising ways vitamin C deficiency can show up in autistic children and how its correction can save heartache and money. Classic vitamin C defici...

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SpectraCell’s MicroNutrient Test reports your nutrient deficiencies , but can it tell you if you are at risk for taking too much of a supplement?   The short answer here is YES and NO, but it ...

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Is Methylation Good or Bad?  Hint: like nutrients, it's all about balance. This is actually a trick question - the answer is NEITHER .  It depends on what is being methylated.   Biochemically...

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Short Answer:   Telomere length is only one of many physiological factors that affect biological age.   Other factors that affect cellular aging include levels of inflammation, oxidative stress...

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I Got My Telomere Test, Now What? Here’s a primer on what you can do to understand your telomere test results This is the most common question about telomere testing that Spectracell receives:�...

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Hormones 101 An Overview of the Three Most Commonly Known Sex Hormones That Affect Health:  Estrogen, Testosterone and Progesterone Hormones and nutrients work together to create balance in the ...

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Nutrient Deficiencies May be at the Root Cause of PCOS          Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that still remains an enigma to many healthcare professionals.  It is the l...

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Why does SpectraCell’s Micronutrient Test not need FDA approval? SpectraCell’s intracellular Micronutrient Test is a Lab Developed Test. For highly specialized, complex, proprietary laborat...

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Learn how micronutrients also affect insulin receptors, fructose metabolism and much more November is National Diabetes Month, which is particularly appropriate after Halloween and the sugar bing...

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  Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women after skin cancer. Yet, despite all the awareness this disease receives, there will still be an estimated over 290,000 cased diagno...

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If you want to reduce heart disease, you need an LPP ® from Spectracell     Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in America, despite the fact that most Americans are very famil...

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: From baseball to bodybuilding – targeted repletion may be the competitive edge every serious athlete needs.   The key word being “targeted.”  We all know athletes, particularly college ...

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What is methylation? Biochemically speaking, methylation is the process of adding or removing a methyl group – which is a single carbon attached to three hydrogens – to a molecule.  It is a ...

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If you are like most people, you are probably aware of how various diets emphasize different macronutrients.   Low fat or low carb?  That is a macro nutrient question.   Only three macronutr...

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There is an actual gene, actually a set of many genes, called CLOCK genes which contains the instructions for several proteins that affect our sleep habits and quality.  These CLOCK proteins dir...

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In the last decade, there’s been an orchestrated effort to change the culture around mental health issues; But, while public service announcements may intend to remove the stigma, if we are ho...

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Nutrient deficiencies that are directly linked to ADHD but all too often dismissed in mainstream medicine can change the game when it comes to treating this commonly misunderstood condition Intui...

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What is targeted supplementation? This concept, quietly endorsed by mainstream medicine, may alter what you believe about taking vitamins. A very common misconception about taking supplements is ...

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As you age, would you rather feel great, or look great? Why not both?  A new perspective on aging may give you hope, regardless of whether you are 40 or 80.  Here’s why getting old does not ...

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  Do you know what a T-cell is? You should. It is the superstar of fighting COVID. We all have T-cells, which are a type of white blood cells (lymphocyte) and they are the key players in laun...

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  We’re talking about something called fructose sensitivity, which manifests in most people as fatigue.  If you have trouble metabolizing fructose (more on that in a minute), there is a lab ...

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  Your labs came back normal but your body still feels "off." Now what? Many of us have experienced the frustration of feeling sick and receiving normal bloodwork results.  If a similar scena...

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  An expert panel of 6 medical specialists recently published a study on choline and its role in muscle metabolism.  This nutrient – just as important but lesser known compared to its B vitam...

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  In this prospective study, researchers followed 87 people to determine if their vitamin B12 levels correlated to a higher risk of a rotator cuff tear.  The rotator cuff are muscles and tendon...

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  A prospective study on 153 athletes that underwent ACL surgery looked at this very question.  Interestingly, the authors concluded that vitamin D status has no effect on outcomes, yet those w...

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  Research confirms that T-cells hold the key to lasting immunity against COVID.  While most of us are familiar with the notion that antibodies protect us against a specific virus, it is not as...

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  Could this powerhouse nutrient be the reason some people fare well while others get really sick from COVID?  One doctor has a theory.   A doctor at the Research Institute for Genetic and M...

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  Since the virus that causes COVID is so new, relatively speaking, prospective studies on the link between nutrients and COVID outcomes are limited.  In this rare prospective study on COVID p...

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According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, there are three main types of vaccines.  The thing they all have in common is that they intend to elicit an immune response...

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A unique feature in many diseases marked by declining brain function, such as Alzheimer’s, is the development over time of what is sometimes colloquially called “brain clumps” which are rea...

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Now more than ever, Americans are taking a closer look at the health of their immune system.  Micronutrients – the vitamins, minerals, and molecules that regulate everything in biology – whi...

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In fact, people who get mild cases of COVID often don’t even have enough antibodies in their bloodstream to be detected by lab tests, yet they have long-lasting immunity to the virus.  The rea...

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This novel discovery may partially explain the severity of symptoms in some people.  In an early study out of Wuhan, China on patients that were hospitalized with COVID, severe cases tended to h...

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  Leading immunology researchers suggest the answer is YES . In the case of existing COVID vaccines, immunity comes from B-cells, which are immune cells that produce antibodies.  But there is a...

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  In patients who have confirmed COVID infections, many don’t have detectable levels of antibodies in their blood, yet these same patients do have T-cells with receptor memory specific to the ...

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  Although it may be too early to say, some scientists suggest the answer is yes.  In a recent editorial in a vaccine focused medical journal, some argue that the time is ripe for a “T-cell f...

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In many people, antibodies may not be the superstars of lasting immunity against the virus that causes COVID, according to recently published research (January 2021) from a German university, whi...

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  T-lymphocytes , the type of white blood cell that plays a key role in fighting infections, are at the center of a recent study on why some patients fare worse than others when infected with th...

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  What is serum testing? A serum test is simply a laboratory test that detects something in the liquid (which would essentially be the plasma) part of blood, as opposed to a laboratory test that...

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Our immune systems - exquisitely designed, flexible, uber-intelligent – and totally underrated.  The immune system is so complicated and only seems to get attention when it is compromised.  ...

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  Breast cancer is often caused by a compromised ability to detoxify estrogen. Although this hormone is essential– it contributes to skin, bone, psychological, and reproductive health – exc...

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Telomeres are the quintessential lab test for quantifying biological age.  But not all telomere tests are created equal as some disparity exists between labs.  Measuring small amounts of DNA in...

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A recently published medical paper suggests the answer may be YES.  A team of scientists from Rutgers University reviewed the disease progression of COVID-19 and created an interesting hypothesi...

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The one-size-fits-all approach to health is outdated. So too is having to estimate nutrient adequacy, thanks to SpectraCell’s lab test. Our proprietary technology takes the guesswork out by off...

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WHAT IS CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNE FUNCTION? Cell-mediated immune function is the process by which T-lymphocytes protect the body from damage by signaling nearby cells how to respond to specific biolog...

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Immunity, Antibodies, Inflammation—what’s the difference and why should you care? Here’s why—a little knowledge about how the immune system works (or is supposed to work) when confronted ...

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The prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in our aging population is frightening, affecting 10% of those over age 60, 20% of those over age 70, and 30% of those over age 80. 1  There are roughl...

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Even the word pandemic sounds ominous. Fear is eerily present now in a way never seen in recent history. People wearing masks trying to keep germs at bay, staying home to reduce exposure to path...

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Now that COVID-19 has been around for several months, researchers all over the world are starting to collect large amounts of data on case demographics and clinical characteristics. One recently...

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  Consider this—over 8000 medical papers on COVID-19 have been published in 2020 alone—the majority of which have been published just in March and April. As the amount of clinical data grow...

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Why do some people fight infections so easily while others get really sick? Immunity is a very personal thing. It is based on our biochemical individuality—all the decisions we make, genes we e...

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This COVID-19 pandemic is a harsh reminder that a person's immune function is a key factor in their ability to recover from an illness like this.  SpectraCell® measures the immune function  o...

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Telehealth has become increasingly important in ensuring the safety of patients and physicians worldwide, while maintaining access to healthcare under challenging circumstances where in-patient v...

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The prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease in our aging population is frightening, affecting 10% of those over age 60, 20% of those over age 70, and 30% of those over age 80. 1   There are roughly 5 ...

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What exactly is PCOS? One of the most common endocrine disorders in young women and leading cause of infertility in American women of childbearing age is the condition known as PCOS (polycystic o...

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In the early 1980s, researchers first linked ADHD to essential fatty acid deficiency. Recent years have seen an unprecedented rise in autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). S...

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Cellular Function 101 Why is cellular function important? Cell function is a direct indicator of cellular health. When cells are healthy and functioning optimally, a person is healthy. When cells...

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Most people may not realize that there are two fundamental ways to protect telomeres:  (1) reduce the rate at which they shorten, also known as decreasing the telomere attrition rate and (2) to ...

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Telomeres are sections of genetic material that form a protective cap at the  end of each chromosome in every cell of the body. When a cell divides, the  telomere gets a tiny bit shorter, until...

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The one-size-fits-all approach to health is outdated. So too is having to estimate nutrient adequacy, thanks to SpectraCell’s patented lab test. Our proprietary technology takes the guesswork o...

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In a large clinical study called AIM-HIGH (for Atherothrombosis Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome with Low HDL/High Triglycerides and Impact on Global Health Outcomes), researchers evaluated the...

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In this case report, a 41-year-old man who had been suffering from cluster headache since the age of 15 years old was treated with high dose vitamin B1 (thiamine).  He had been diagnosed with cl...

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Previous research has shown that biotin deficiency increases inflammation but since there are so many causes of inflammation ? physiologically speaking ? the actual metabolic pathways between bio...

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Personalized medicine has changed the healthcare paradigm.  It is now possible to determine your personal micronutrient needs based on your own cells? metabolic requirements.    SpectraCell?s ...

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Huntington?s disease is a relatively rare disease that occurs when a person has altered expression of a specific gene called the huntingtin gene.   The presence of this mutated gene initiates th...

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Cellular health ? whether referring to brain cells, bone cells, or fat cells ? impacts the health of the entire body. Health issues may arise and manifest differently for each person depending on...

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Pharmaceutical medications help millions of Americans cope with clinical symptoms every day, but most are not without side effects.  In fact, the side effects of a medication are often worse tha...

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When people think of autism and nutrition, the first thing that often comes to mind is food sensitivities, especially given the widespread attention to the impact of certain additives and common ...

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We?ve all heard the proverbial advice for achieving a healthy body and maintaining our weight: exercise and ?eat right.?  But for those who really want to delve further into the science behind a...

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Epigenetics ? the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration in the genetic code itself? has gained much attention in recent years.  Environme...

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  Most people assume that standard cholesterol testing offers an adequate assessment of heart disease risk. If you, like many, have never heard of a lipoprotein profile test , you may be surpris...

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As we stroll into heart month (Feb), still the #1 killer of Americans - 20 years after the declaration to reduce heart-related deaths - here we are. Still. Trying like heck to reduce the risk of ...

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Consider this startling statistic: 50% of people who have heart attacks have "normal" cholesterol.  Stated differently, half of all heart attack victims could have a routine cholesterol test don...

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Although autism likely has more than a singular cause, it is possible that one nutrient deficiency or imbalance can have a significant impact on its development. Recent evidence suggests that car...

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A vitamin B 1 deficiency has been shown to compromise egg cell health in female mice. Even though this study was carried out on mice, the implications for human health and fertility are not lost....

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Vitamin K is often regarded as a nutrient for improving heart health, lowering cancer risk, and increasing bone density, but it also appears to improve fitness even in healthy athletes. Like most...

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Recent evidence suggests that the answer is yes.  Most people understand that we all have inherent genetic predispositions ? some as benign as the shape of our nose and others more dangerous suc...

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Using data from the government-sponsored research program National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a group of researchers compiled data on seven vitamins from over 15,000 people...

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Leptin, often called the ?satiety hormone,? is an adipokine (signaling molecule produced by fat cells) whose main function is to regulate energy and fat stores. In a metabolically healthy person...

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Vitamin A was one of the earliest vitamins to be discovered ? hence its top rank in the alphabetical vitamin nomenclature.Vitamin A is a family of fat soluble compounds that play an important rol...

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From a nutritional standpoint, the athlete?s focus should include both macronutrients ? protein for muscle rebuilding, carbohydrates for energy renewal, fats for nerve function ? as well as the c...

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Telomeres ? the protective DNA caps on every chromosome which shorten over time as a cell ages ? have been correlated with chronic diseases in hundreds of studies.  A shorter telomere equates to...

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become an increasingly prevalent condition, afflicting children, adolescents, and adults. Some hallmarks of this brain disorder include an inab...

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Researchers first linked ADHD to essential fatty acid deficiency in the early 1980s, and recent years have seen an unprecedented rise in autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

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When people think of autism and nutrition, the first thing that comes to mind is often food sensitivities, especially given the widespread attention to the impact of certain additives and common ...

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Listen to Dr. Grabowski?s take on uncovering nutrient deficiencies to help explain the results of commonly ordered panels.     

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Hear Dr. Grabowski?s take on the value of intracellular micronutrient testing, and how nutrient-nutrient interactions are a critical component in designing an effective therapeutic supplementati...

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Cellular health ? whether referring to brain cells, bone cells, or fat cells ? impacts the health of the entire body. Health issues may arise and manifest differently for each person depending on...

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In this provocative mouse study, researchers demonstrated that marginal vitamin A deficiency in utero may have large implications on cognitive function later in life, particularly in the developm...

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The role of omega-3 fatty acids in health has been well established, and new research helps explain the association. In a recent study, mice given fish oil containing high amounts of omega-3 fatt...

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    Hear Dr. Grabowski?s take on the value of intracellular micronutrient testing, and how micronutrient deficiencies can reflect patterns seen in a variety of diseases.  

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Eighteen healthy adult men participated in a six-week controlled consumption study, in which all food or beverage they consumed was provided for them over the course of the study. For the first t...

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In a group of 33 young adults with treatment-resistant depression, plasma, urine and cerebral spinal fluid were measured for several metabolites. These were compared to levels of 16 healthy contr...

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In case you hadn?t already heard, daylight saving time is almost upon us (effective local time 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 12 th ). If you, like many others, notice that your circadian rhythm becomes...

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A study followed 700 Swedish women between the ages of 70 and 92 years, who were all initially free from dementia. After five years, the researchers collected data on which women took calcium su...

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Folic acid has long been known for drastically reducing the risk of neural tube defects in babies, but new research sheds light on possible consequences of the ?if some is good, more is better? a...

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In a meta-analysis of eighteen randomized controlled trials, reviewers assessed the effect of magnesium supplementation versus placebo in patients diagnosed with diabetes or those identified as b...

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Lipoprotein(a) and L-carnitine Most people assume that standard cholesterol testing offers an adequate assessment of heart disease risk. If you, like many, have never heard of a lipoprotein profi...

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Everyone knows that exercise is good for health: after all, it not only does the obvious (burns calories and builds strength), it furthermore helps balance hormones, lifts mood, and fights depres...

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Recent years have seen the entry of unfamiliar words into the mainstream, no doubt promulgated by widespread use of the Internet and social media. The health and wellness sphere is no exception; ...

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When it comes to nutrients and bioactive substances, most people are familiar with vitamins and minerals, but less knowledgeable about amino acids. These biologically important compounds, much li...

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Minerals are substances required within cells to catalyze metabolic reactions. These chemical reactions largely determine the ability of the body to carry out metabolism and ultimately, health st...

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New research suggests that the answer to this question is YES .  As you might have noticed, a lot of information regarding the impact of environment on genes has been published recently. Take ca...

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A recently published study in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology suggests a possible relationship. In this randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial (the gold standard for medical publicat...

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Previous studies have linked low folic acid with an increased risk of ischemic stroke (stroke caused by oxygen deprivation) but new research sheds light on how damage occurs. In this animal study...

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When it comes to micronutrient name recognition, vitamins and minerals typically get the spotlight (think vitamin C, vitamin D, Magnesium). Less well known are antioxidants, the superstars when i...

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Did you know that everything you?ve learned about cholesterol and its association with heart attacks is only partly correct? Consider this startling statistic: 50% of people who have suffered a h...

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis) is notoriously difficult to diagnose since it manifests with esoteric symptoms that often overlap with other disorders such as f...

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We?ve all heard the proverbial advice for achieving a healthy body and maintaining our weight: exercise and ?eat right.?  But for those who really want to delve further into the science behind a...

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Did you know that these two chronic diseases are similar? Both conditions are characterized by a loss of insulin sensitivity at the cellular level. This means that cells (regardless of whether th...

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Every January, many of us are inspired by the prospect of a healthier self to begin important lifestyle and behavior changes. In the United States, losing weight is among the most common of New Y...

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Serine, an amino acid, is a micronutrient with which many people are unfamiliar. This may be a reason why its role in mental health remains largely underappreciated. Serine?s major role is in the...

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The thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces a variety of thyroid hormones. These regulate virtually every aspect of metabolism: body temperature, mood, sex hormones, energy levels, and even ...

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Chromium is a trace metal that plays a role in metabolizing carbohydrates.  It is the central molecule of glucose tolerance factor (GTF), a compound that helps insulin attach to a cell?s recepto...

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Did you know that November is National Diabetes Month? This is extremely appropriate after Halloween and the sugar binging that usually accompanies it. While feasting on leftover candy, you might...

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Also known as pantothenate or pantothenic acid, vitamin B 5 is sometimes referred to as the ?anti-stress? vitamin because it can reverse some biological damage caused by stress. Physical, emotion...

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The short answer is - both. Ask most women, and many will tell you that a mammogram is the most powerful tool when it comes to breast cancer prevention. Unfortunately, getting a mammogram is no...

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Why you should know about CoQ10 if you are taking a statin. Most Americans have heard of statins, a group of drugs commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels.  But many people are not famil...

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Triage Theory states that the body uses whatever nutrients are available to ensure that the most basic and pressing metabolic functions are fueled first; if a needed nutrient is not available, t...

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SpectraCell's Educational webinar series hosted every month addresses how various diagnostic tools can aide in improving patient outcomes. To view our complete webinar library, please be sure to ...

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  Recent finding suggests testosterone therapy in men not harmful to prostate In a recently published study, 1023 hypogonadal men who received testosterone therapy were monitored for an average ...

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SpectraCell is expanding their hormone and thyroid test menu. Like nutrients, hormones influence all aspects of health and disease - mood, sleep, metabolism, immunity, heart health and appearance...

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There are currently about 25 million Americans diagnosed with some sort of thyroid disorder.  Thyroid disorders tend to be more prominent in women and the probability of a thyroid disorder occur...

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Micronutrients profoundly affect hormonal health.  It is difficult to achieve hormonal balance if micronutrient status is inadequate, and like nutrients, hormones affect cellular metabolism, ene...

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At SpectraCell Laboratories we are always looking for ways to look at the overall health of a patient and in turn providing you with the tools necessary to provide a customized treatment plan whe...

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The primary role of zinc is to activate almost 200 enzymes with vital roles in cell regulation, immune function, acid/base balance, DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, lipid metabolism, eicosanoid p...

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L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative of the essential amino acids L-lysine and methonine. The conversion to carnitine requires niacin (B3), vitamins B6 and C, and iron.  It is found in nearly...

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Magnesium is predominantly found intracellularly, where it is vital for proper cell functions. Magnesium is the second most prevalent intracellular cation (after potassium).  Magnesium functions...

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Glutathione is implicated in many cellular function including antioxidant protection and detoxification. It is also essential for the maintenance of cell membrane integrity in red blood cells. In...

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Like most trace minerals, copper acts as an enzyme cofactor in several key metabolic processes in the body.  Among its many functions, copper aids in the formation of bone, hemoglobin and red bl...

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Chromium is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in optimizing insulin function and the regulation of blood glucose levels. Chromium may also be anti-atherogenic and assist in ...

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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, with 99% residing in bones and teeth. As a component of hard tissues, calcium fulfills a structural role to maintain body size and act as attachm...

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Folate also known as folic acid is needed to produce blood cells and other new tissue cells.  Folate is a generic term for a group of pteridine compounds essential for one-carbon unit metabolism...

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Pantothenate  also called Pantothenic acid ,  or vitamin B 5 (a B vitamin), is a water-soluble vitamin. Pantothenic acid plays vital roles in energy production from foodstuffs. Pantothenate is ...

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Biotin is a coenzyme and is also known as vitamin H. As a supplement, biotin is sometimes used for diabetes, brittle nails, and other conditions. Biotin is a coenzyme and a B vitamin and is also ...

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Vitamin K is a group  of  structurally similar, fat- soluble vitamins that th e human body needs for post translational modification of certain proteins required for blood coagulation, and in m...

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Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble compounds from oxidative damage by free radicals. V itamin E exists in eight chemical forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, ...

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Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. Vitamin D is the principle regulator of calcium homeostasis in the body....

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Micronutrient Health Blog | SpectraCell Laboratories Updates

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Vitamin B12 also known as Cobalamin is a water soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood.  Vitamin B12 is one of t...

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Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin and is part of the vitamin B complex group. The vitamin is needed to metabolize proteins and is important for a healthy immune system, nerves, bones and arte...

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Vitamin B3 , also known as Niacin , is a water soluble vitamin. It is not stored in the body, so we need to consume it daily. We need niacin for proper digestive function. Vitamin B3(Niacinamide)...

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Vitamin B2 more commonly known as Riboflavin is a micronutrient with a key role in maintaining health.  Vitamin B2(Riboflavin) helps to metabolize foodstuffs into energy.  Riboflavin(vitamin B2...

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Vitamin B1 (thiamin) is a water-soluble vitamin of the 8 B complex vitamins. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. The B ...

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Vitamin A is a group of nutritionally unsaturated hydrocarbons. Different forms of the vitamin  include retinol, retinoic acid, and carotenoids . Retinol is the most biologically active form of ...

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When a person takes prescription drugs or over the counter medication chances are that they can be affecting their nutrient levels. Below are some of the possible deficiencies that are correlated...

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In 2006, a 45 year old female with complaints of multiple conditions including hypertension, dyslipidemias, insomnia, athralgias, mitral valve prolapse, GERD and HSVI, tried SpectraCell testing o...

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Why is an MTHFR test important? Determining your MTHFR genotype gives you valuable information about your body's ability to methylate.  Methylation is a crucial part of cell processes and reduce...

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Asparagine - The amino acid increases insulin sensitivity which helps the body store energy  in muscle instead of storing it as body fat. Biotin - Boosts metabolism by improving glycemic control...

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Cysteine - Oral supplementation with cysteine, the precursor to glutathione, has therapeutic potential for sleep apnea.  Snore time and duration were significantly reduced for patients treated w...

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Research suggests nutrient depletions from commonly prescribed drugs are actually the cause of many side effects Study sheds light on how oleic acid improves immunity Serine for arthritis? CoQ10 ...

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Folate - Protects genes during rapid cell division which increases likelihood of a healthy embryo (via methylation of DNA); Deficiency raises homocysteine which damages reproductive cells. Vitami...

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Vitamin D protects telomeres: a randomized, controlled trial Telomerase activity was measured before and after 37 people were given either placebo or about 2000IU of oral vitamin D supplements pe...

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Folate Deficiency reduces circulating testosterone; Evidence suggests testosterone may regulate folate metabolism.1,2,3 Vitamin B6 Regulates sex hormones; Vitamin B6 reduces prolactin which stimu...

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Choline - Estrogen stimulates the breakdown of phosphatidylcholine (cell membrane) so those with low estrogen (postmenopausal women) require more choline; Detoxifies excess estrogen via methylati...

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Presented by Dr. Ron Grabowski Dr. Grabowski lectures on an international level. He has over 25 years of clinical nutrition experience that encompasses topics such as diabetes, heart disease, spo...

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New theory on how vitamins work gains attention A group of researchers in Europe proposed a new theory on how vitamins work in the body, displacing the former accepted view that vitamin molecules...

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  Antioxidant Status Oxidative imbalance is prevalent in ADHD patients and likely plays a causative role; Deficiency of glutathione common in ADHD. 3,4,5,6 Folate Low folate status in pregnancy ...

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Vitamin D - High dose vitamin D therapy reversed autistic behaviors in severely deficient children; Maternal vitamin D deficiency may predispose children to autism. 3,4,5 Vitamin A - One cause of...

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Clinical Applications of MTHFR Genomic Testing webinar presented by Dr. Bridget Briggs   What you learned:   Methylation processes in the body.  The function of MTHFR and the common polymorphi...

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Is carnitine the answer for male infertility? A group of men (n=96) who had been diagnosed as infertile for at least 18 months were given the following nutritional formulation daily for four mont...

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New study says multivitamins just don?t cut it when it comes to preventing heart disease In the landmark Physician?s Health Study II, authors concluded that taking a multivitamin for over a decad...

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Presented by: Mary Ann Block, D.O. Topics of Discussion: How Depression is Often a Symptom of Underlying Medical Problems Nutrients Depleted by Antidepressants Role of Zinc in the Development and...

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CLINICAL UPDATE ? Nutritional status of mom has major implications fo r baby  Three recent studies emphasize the fallacy of the paradigm ?baby gets what he needs at the expense of the mother.? I...

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Micronutrients such as niacin, magnesium, calcium, zinc, carnitine, inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, as well as vitamins E, B6 and D all play an important role in the prevention and treatment of diab...

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Written by Dr. David J. Blyweiss, Sanctuary Medical Center   Micronutrient Testing Can Help.     ...

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Below is a list of various nutrients that affect a person affected with depression. Chromium - Elevates serotonin (feel-good neurotransmitter) levels in the brain; May be particularly effective o...

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Excerpt from Eva Cwynar, M.D.'s new book, "The Fatigue Solution" Two hormones in particular affect our energy levels: insulin and cortisol. The Insulin Factor: Insulin is one of the body's key ho...

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Excerpt from Eva Cwynar, M.D.'s new book, "The Fatigue Solution" A 2004 study conducted in San Francisco looked deep into the DNA of stressed-out mothers of chronically ill children. They were lo...

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Excerpt from Eva Cwynar, M.D.'s new book, "The Fatigue Solution" The simplest way to describe your thyroid and its function is to compare it to a furnace that is run by a thermostat (the pituitar...

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Presented by: Ron Grabowski, R.D., D.C. Topics of Discussion: How does inflammation play a role with weight loss? Learn why a high protein diet may be detrimental in a long-term weight loss progr...

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CLINICAL UPDATE - Omega 3s Can Replace Ibuprofen for PMS Pain In this trial, a group of women were given either placebo or omega3 fatty acids for three months, followed by three months of the opp...

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Excerpt from Eva Cwynar, M.D.'s new book, "The Fatigue Solution" We've come a long way since the time when doctors used to debate the reality of PMS, but the short answer is that there are many r...

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During last week's webinar, " Nutritional Considerations of Allergies & Asthma ", we created and offered a copy of our new " Asthma Quick Reference Nutrient Chart ".  This visual tool is an exce...

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Presented by: Ron Grabowski, R.D., D.C. Topics of Discussion: How does the gastrointestinal tract affect allergies? What nutrients act as antihistamines? How do certain medications for asthma aff...

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Below is a list of various nutrients that affect a person affected with body pain. Cysteine - reduces pain caused by systemic inflammation due to its potent antioxidant properties. Inositol - in ...

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Below is a list of various nutrients that affect a person with Insomnia. Vitamin B3 (niacin) - increases REM sleep; improves both quality and quantity of sleep by converting trytophan to serotoni...

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Below is a list of various nutrients that affect a person with Fibromyalgia. Carnitine - deficiency causes muscle pain due to inefficient cellular energy metabolism (mitochondrial myopathy) which...

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Presented by: Ron Grabowski, R.D., D.C. Topics of Discussion: How do these results relate to the peer reviewed literature? Correlating nutrient deficiencies with scientific evidence Back to BioCh...

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Recently, Dr. Walter Gaman of the Executive Medicine of Texas, recommended to a renowned supermodel, who recently overcame cancer, to start taking care of her body from the inside out.  He recom...

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Previously treated for ogilomenorrhea, acne, menorrhaggia, cold intolerance, obesity with gradual weight gain and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome In September 2003, the patient was very interested in...

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Guest Blog by: Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson (D.C.) As I have explained in another post, my father, grandfather and grandmother all had Parkinson's disease. This study shows promise for current suffere...

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Below is a list of various nutrients that affect a person's ability to gain or lose weight. Zinc - reduces leptin, a beneficial hormone that regulates appetite, which is reversed by zinc repletio...

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CLINICAL UPDATE - COQ10 A NEW BIOMARKER FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE? In this study, 22 patients with Parkinson’s Disease were compared to 88 age-matched controls that did not have Parkinson’s.  ...

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Presented by: Eva Cwynar, M.D. Topics of Discussion: Diagnostic tools and lifestyle changes for Age Management How to maximize the body now to prevent fatigue and chronic disease Revealing your c...

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CLINICAL UPDATE - SELENIUM: KNOW IF YOU HAVE TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING An exhaustive review of the benefits selenium has on human health emphasizes that there is a definite “U-shaped link with s...

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It’s your week, medical laboratory professionals and pathologists! National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual celebration of the medical laboratory professionals and pathologis...

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Guest Blog by: Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson (D.C.) If you have gluten intolerance like I do, you will have nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to a wind up of the immune system...

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Guest blog by: Dr. Mike Carragher Telomere length gives us a unique view of how your cells are aging.  Knowing this can help you decide how aggressive your anti-aging program should be. Telomere...

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Effectively immediately, SpectraCell Laboratories will include a personalized assessment of your body’s immune function on every micronutrient test it performs.  Called Immunidex™, this scor...

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Are you ready to achieve optimal health and reduce your risk of chronic diseases? OSTEOPOROSIS Good bone health is not as simple as getting enough calcium. In order to absorb calcium and reduce b...

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UNDERSTANDING DIABETES According to the American Diabetes Association, type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. With this type of diabetes, cells do not receive enough insulin. As a r...

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Below is a list of nutrients which significantly affect Hypothyroidism: Glutathione - Hypothyroidism decreases efficacy of some antioxidants, such as glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismuta...

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In the past, obesity was understood in fairly simple terms: excess body weight resulting from eating too much and exercising too little. Obesity is now regarded as a chronic medical disease with ...

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Guest Blog by: Dr. Arland Hill (D.C.) Homocysteine continues to gain acceptance as a risk factor in a number of conditions.  Once thought to be associated with mostly cardiovascular disease, hom...

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ADHD and AUTISM ON THE RISE Recent years has seen an unprecedented rise in autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although researchers speculate on the reason for this rise, ...

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What Does the Immunidex Measure? A patient’s Immunidex score is one measurement to evaluate a person’s cell-mediated immune system performance. Specifically, it measures T-cell lymphocyte pro...

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SpectraCell has created an educational guide to discovering the important role micronutrients play in sports medicine.  In this guide, you will find information about: Individualized nutrition f...

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Guest Blog by: Dr. Arland Hill (D.C.) Most of us are familiar with the saying use it or lose it.  Many times when individuals say this, they are likely referring to muscle tissue.  However, thi...

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During this time of year, our thoughts turn to those who have made our success possible! We want to thank our valued clients and their patients. We greatly appreciate your ongoing relationship wi...

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Presented by Ron Grabowski, R.D., D.C. What you will learn: Do you know which nutrients are most commonly deficient in the elderly? Nutrient - Drug Interactions commonly seen in the elderly How c...

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Medicine now recognizes that every patient is biochemically unique, and this individuality extends to a patient's nutritional needs. In fact, a person's unique genetic blueprint will influence th...

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Guest Blog by: Vitality MediSpa and Medical Clinic How do you choose your vitamins? From unknown manufacturing processes to mystifying ingredients, trumped up labeling claims, and sponsored resea...

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Headlines on the possible risks of vitamin and mineral supplements have bombarded mainstream media recently, and sparked controversy over whether doctors should recommend supplements to their pat...

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Start with the right building blocks... Prevention is not simply earlier diagnosis. True prevention starts with your body's foundation - micronutrients. The role of vitamins, minerals and antioxi...

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Patient was initially seen in January of 2006. She had been diagnosed five years prior with fibromyalgia by her rheumatologist after ruling out other rheumatologic and autoimmune diagnoses. At th...

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ALPHA LIPOIC ACID ? This nutrient protects against the neuronal injury that occurs in the presence of toxic proteins found in brain tissue of Alzheimer?s patients. Research clearly indicates that...

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America?s #1 rated morning news program, The Today Show, featured a story highlighting SpectraCell?s Telomere Test, a blood test that measures cellular aging. The segment entitled How to Live to ...

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Autoimmune conditions are a rapidly growing segment of the medical population. They go by such names as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease j...

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NBC's The TODAY Show will air a segment on Aging and Telomere Testing tomorrow, Wednesday, July 13th between 8:00am - 9:00am EDT (7:00am - 8:00am CDT) . Film crews were in Houston last week inter...

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Guest Blog by Arland Hill, DC, MPH, DACBN Most athletes become very driven to excel in the sport in which they compete.  These aspirations require great dedication to not only a regimented train...

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The Medical Insider - Don't Be Fooled Be Informed Dr. Crawford, SpectraCell's Senior Vice President of Operations, was recently interviewed on the Medical Insider. On this radio program, he discu...

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Follow-up Guest Blog by Arland Hill, DC, MPH, DACBN The metabolic marker homocysteine has gained attention as an area of treatment for various conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease to ge...

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Guest Blog by Arland Hill, DC, MPH, DACBN   Homocysteine came to light in the research on the back of cardiovascular disease. Well respected clinician and researcher Kilmer McCully, MD noted the...

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The LDL phenotype and size result has been removed from our most recent LPP? report due to misinterpretation and lack of therapeutic guidance. LDL phenotype is an outdated designation to identify...

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Guest Blog by Arland Hill, DC, MPH, DACBN Did you know that nutrient testing can help you zero in on some of the possible reasons that your metabolism may not be functioning optimally?  Nutrient...

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What are telomeres? Telomeres are sections of DNA at the end of each chromosome that serve as a cap to your genetic material. Every time a cell replicates, its telomere will become shorter. Short...

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The New York Times recently published an article about tests which measure your true biological age - SpectraCell's Telomere Analysis being one of them.  This test has been commercially availabl...

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SpectraCell Laboratories, the nation?s leading nutritional testing laboratory, offers a commercially available telomere analysis. Telomere testing is an innovative cellular aging test that measur...

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SpectraCell Laboratories has officially been granted a license to provide its Lipoprotein Particle Profile? (LPP?) test, which assesses cardiovascular risk, to New York state physicians and patie...

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  Micronutrient testing can be a real asset to the practicing clinician trying to help restore basic metabolic needs of their patients.  After all, nutrients power the various metabolic process...

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The answer is simple: cell membrane flexibility.  Every cell has a cell membrane.  When this cell membrane is rigid, it does not work well.  When it is flexible, the chemicals that run our bod...

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SpectraCell has recently partnered with Gluten Free Works who is “Helping people get well, look good and stay healthy living gluten free.” ™ Gluten Free Works® helps you understand your fo...

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Register for our upcoming April 21st webinar on "Using Advanced Diagnostic Testing in a Concierge Practice" by Shelena C. Lalji, M.D. Topics Discussed: * Review of today's nutrient lacking foods ...

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Concierge medicine is a relationship between a patient and a primary care physician in which the patient pays an annual fee or retainer. This may or may not be in addition to other charges. This ...

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We are excited to introduce our new report for the Lipoprotein Particle Profile™. We believe the changes that have been made will make the report easier to read and will facilitate your assessm...

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Know Your Personal Nutritional Needs: A single deficiency ? mineral, vitamin, antioxidant or amino acid ? can set off a cascade of events where metabolic processes are disturbed. Conversely, repl...

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Function: Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is needed to form blood and immune cells, and support a healthy nervous system. A series of closely-related compounds known collectively as cobalamins or vitamin...

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Register for a seat to February 17's webinar on "Using Advanced Diagnostic Tools for Cardiovascular Health" Topics Discussed: - Using advanced lipid testing for better cardiovascular risk assessm...

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    There is compelling evidence that deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and its symptoms. Similarly, the use of many drugs in...

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Houston, TX- January 28, 2011. SpectraCell Laboratories has recently been awarded a patent on their Lipoprotein Particle Profile? (LPP?) test which is used to measure cardiovascular risk. The LPP...

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Join SpectraCell's 2011 Educational Webinar Series Every 3rd Thursday of the Month Topics: January 20th - Technical Overview of Micronutrient Testing by Fred Crawford, Ph.D.   VIEW RECORDED WEBI...

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Recently, Forbes Magazine published an article on "Names You Need to Know in 2011: Tim Ferriss". Why Should You Know Tim Ferriss? He is an accomplished 33 year old author, entrepreneur and public...

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Change in Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for Vitamin D In November 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report setting new dietary intake levels for calcium and vitamin D. These recom...

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SpectraCell is proud to announce their Physician Access Center" We strive to support our clients by providing new tools and resources. Our new Physician Access Center will make ordering supplies ...

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Prese nted by: Dr. Ron Grabowski Learn how micronutrient testing and nutritional considerations can be implemented into your practice to improve patient care. This webinar focuses the nutritional...

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Telomere testing and reducing the rate of shortening has captured the attention of mainstream media. Have we found the secret to the Fountain of Youth? Read the following news excerpt from Novemb...

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There has been a lot of talk about cholesterol recently in the news.  This is largely due to one startling statistic to which most people are unaware: 50% of people who have heart attacks have "...

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It seems that there is a consistent issue with variances of serum and functional measurements of vitamin D. In short, serum determinations give a static quantitative measurement while functional ...

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Vitamin D & Musculoskeletal Pain Vitamin D deficiency often presents clinically as musculoskeletal pain. Correcting this deficiency can improve bone and muscle pain dramatically in patients with ...

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MTHFR is an enzyme responsible for converting 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to the product 5-methyltetrahydrofolate - it is involved in the metabolism of folate and homocysteine. The product of ...

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Recently, many regional Blue Cross Blue Shield plans had implemented various restrictions, delayed payments, reduced coverages and made burdensome requests for additional documentation for our nu...

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What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega 3 fatty acids are nutrients absolutely necessary for human health. Since our bodies cannot synthesize omega 3 fatty acids, it is essential that we obtain them ...

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SpectraCell's Preferred Payment Options offer an upfront co-pay with no remaining balance due from the patient. In addition, we are pleased to offer additional promotional options (valid through ...

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Nutrient deficiencies may be induced by a variety of conditions, in addition to inadequate intake. With a functional deficiency, a nutrient may be present, but it may not be properly activated, i...

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SpectraCell has now released a new version of their cooperative marketing program package.  Patients are increasingly researching health products and services and s a benefit to our network of p...

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I am a 37 year old, happily married mother of three.  After the birth of my second son in 2007, I started having excruciating migraines every month. At the same time I developed horrible ecz...

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A 25 year old white female was dealing with prolonged infertility issues. She was also previously treated for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) Case Summary: In September 2003, this patient was very i...

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The medicare contractor for Region IV, Trailblazer Health Enterprises, recently proposed an unduly restrictive Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for laboratory tests to detect deficiencies of vi...

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Background: This patient was also diagnosed with fatigue, hormonal imbalance with irregular menstrual cycles, an ovarian cyst and GERD. She also took Prilosec (20mg/day). SpectraCell's micronutri...

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