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What Is Glucagon? Roles, Side Effects & How It Works With Insulin
Glucagon is a hormone that works together with insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Find out how it works, along with benefits and side effects.
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Biomarkers & lab testsThe numbers on your labs, explained.
Every biomarker page answers the same questions in plain language: what it measures, the reference range, the target range and where that comes from, what high and low can mean, related markers and actions to consider.
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DHT (Dihydrotestosterone): Its Role in Hair Loss & How to Reduce It
What is DHT? It stands for dihydrotestosterone, which is an endogenous androgen sex hormone converted from testosterone. Find out what it does and more.
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Can Reduced Brain Activity Boost Longevity?
While it seems counterintuitive, a new study suggests that limiting brain activity may actually promote a longer life span. Find out how and why here.
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Treating and Preventing Elevated C-Reactive Protein
A high level of CRP (C-reactive protein) means you have some type of inflammation in your body. Learn about symptoms, causes, blood test and treatment.
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Galectin-3: Disarming Cancer’s Bodyguard
Galectin-3 allows tumor cells to stick together, develop blood supply, metastasize and evade the immune system. Learn more.
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Molybdenum: The Little-Known Element Your Body Depends On
Even though molybdenum is in all of our bodies right now, it's not a well-known substance. Yet it's actually very important to human health. Find out why.
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Potassium Benefits for Heart, Brain, Muscles and More
As the third most abundant mineral in the body potassium benefits the body in many ways. Learn the best foods, supplements, dosage recommedations and more.
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The Endocannabinoid System and Its Revolutionary Role In Your Health
Find out how the endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an important role in many physiological systems that are involved in maintaining our health.
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Cytokines: Their Key Role for Your Immune System & Inflammation Levels
Cytokines are a group of proteins made by the immune system that act as chemical messengers. Learn more about the different types and functions here.
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What Is Epinephrine? (+ How to Reduce Adrenaline Production Naturally)
Epinephrine and adrenaline are the same thing: the body's “fight-or-flight” hormone released during moments of acute stress. Click here to learn more.
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4 Steps to Achieve Proper pH Balance
Having a proper pH balance is a crucial aspect to overall health. Click here to learn the importance of reducing acidity and increasing alkalinity and how.
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Top 10 Foods High in Sodium Americans Consume Too Much
Foods high in sodium include processed meats, canned foods, salty snacks, and frozen or convenience items. Whole, fresh foods, on the other hand, are naturally low-sodium foods. Swapping out foods high in sodium with low-sodium alternatives is an easy way to cut down on your sodium intake and help improve your health.
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What Kind of Leaky Gut Test Should You Take?
Think you might have leaky gut syndrome, with symptoms like arthritis, fatigue, headaches and mood changes? You should consider taking a leaky gut test.
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These 5 Heart Disease Tests Could Save Your Life (And Your Doctor Probably Isn't Ordering Them)
A 2017 study found a battery of 5 specific heart disease tests could better predict early risk compared to blood pressure and cholesterol tests.
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