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 »
The Importance of MTHFR Genotyping
Republished with permission from SpectraCell Laboratories 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 the reaction catalyzed by MTHFR converts homocysteine (a potentially toxic amino acid) to methionine (a useful and necessary amino acid). MTHFR Genotyping is… 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 »