Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to overall health, but most Americans aren’t getting enough of the recommended 250-500mg of EPA and DHA through diet alone. Fish oil supplements can be an efficient solution to address gaps in nutrition and enjoy the benefits of diets rich in omega-3s. How much fish oil you should take depends…
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You may not experience the extensive health benefits of vitamin D3 if you don’t have enough vitamin K2 to transport the D3 through your body. Together, these fat-soluble vitamins support bone health, heart health, and immune function. Vitamin D is sometimes referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ because the body produces it through exposure to…
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Levothyroxine (brand name: Synthroid) is a synthetic thyroid hormone used for treating an underactive thyroid gland condition called hypothyroidism. It’s also used for other thyroid-related conditions, such as goiter, and in the management of thyroid cancer. Side effects from levothyroxine are common but not usually life-threatening. These can include both physical and emotional changes, such…
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Magnesium is an essential mineral that offers several health benefits for your heart, blood sugar regulation, bones, and mental health. You can get dietary magnesium from leafy greens, nuts, beans, fish, and some fruits, as well as high-quality supplements. Even though magnesium is critical to healthy bodily function, up to 2 in 3 Americans are…
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Everyone experiences stress, sometimes overwhelmed by anxiety and feelings of depression as we navigate our daily lives. We worry about what has happened in the past, and our mind wanders to what will happen when we should all be more focused on the present. Mindfulness is a meditative practice that cultivates a deep awareness of…
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Testosterone supplements offer a way to boost testosterone production without the need for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Below, we’ve included the best ingredients to look for in dietary supplements to increase T levels. Always talk to your healthcare provider about starting a new supplement regimen. The below recommendations do not constitute medical advice. We highly…
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Men have mental health struggles. And that’s okay. Males are more likely than females to experience addiction, suicide attempts resulting in death, and stigma that discourages them from seeking treatment. “Man up,” someone might have told you. “Boys don’t cry.” I have treated many men experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, thoughts of suicide,…
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) involves a spectrum of symptoms that often ebb and flow over a lifetime. It’s a result of over-activation of our mast cells, , which release chemical mediators that cause inflammation in the body. Typically, MCAS causes a wide range of allergic and autoimmune symptoms, but many people experience more non-specific…
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Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are structurally identical to the hormones in the human body, as opposed to synthetic sources that can cause major side effects. These hormones are available in pills, creams, gels, sprays, and vaginal inserts. Most of the time, bioidentical hormones are used in place of traditional HRT for women during premenopause…
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Thyrotropin, or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is the primary hormone produced by the pituitary gland to regulate the thyroid. Lab-designated normal TSH levels fall between 0.5 and 5.0 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter), but this range is not a one-size-fits-all number. TSH levels in a blood sample are used to assess thyroid function. Certain conditions like…
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