Written by Mark Newman, President of Precision Analytical, Inc. In this blog, you will see the data that has led us to the following conclusions about monitoring transdermal estrogen: Serum and urine (DUTCH) testing can be used to monitor transdermal creams and gels. Clinical parameters tested in the research (bone loss, vasomotor symptoms, FSH suppression)… Read More »
Micronutrient Testing in Celiac Disease – When a Gluten-Free Diet is Not Enough
Republished with permission from SpectraCell Laboratories Celiac disease is characterized by the inability to tolerate gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. When gluten is ingested by a person with celiac disease, an allergic reaction follows that causes serious damage to the intestinal wall, ultimately creating malabsorption issues and a host… Read More »
Theories, Research and Treatment with Vitamins and Antioxidants
Republished with permission from SpectraCell Laboratories 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 work directly on cells in the body. Their research, which used radiation and electron pulse technology, led them… Read More »
Testosterone & Men: Understanding the Age-Dependent Ranges
Written by Carrie Jones, ND, MPH, Medical Director at Precision Analytical, Inc. It’s natural for testosterone levels to decline as men age, but working to identify the ideal ranges for one’s age is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Carrie Jones highlights the difference between ‘optimal ranges’ and ‘age ranges’ in determining the body’s proper… Read More »
Drug-induced Nutrient Depletion
Republished with permission from SpectraCell Laboratories When a patient takes prescription drugs or over-the-counter medication, chances are their nutrient levels may be affected. Below are some of the possible deficiencies that are correlated with each corresponding drug. Antacids/Ulcer medications vitamin B12 – Anemia, depression, tiredness, weakness, increased cardiovascular risk Folic Acid – Birth defects, cervical… Read More »
The Power to Get Results With Specialty Labs
Are you a physician who uses specialty labs to identify or diagnose your patient’s health condition? Power2Practice is able to support doctors who use specialty medical testing laboratories. Ordering from these specialized laboratories is convenient and easy. Doctors can easily print requisition forms for the patient and even create customized panels of common lab requests… Read More »