Archive for category: Functional Medicine
Avocado as a Major Dietary Source of Antioxidants and Its Preventive Role in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Abstract Avocados have a high content of phytochemicals especially antioxidants with potential neuroprotective effect. Aging is the major risk factor […]
What is IP6? IP6, also known as inositol hexophosphate or phytic acid, is a sugar molecule with six phosphate groups attached. It is composed of inositol (one of the B vitamins) bound with six molecules […]
There are many Generic Diets that aim to treat various health conditions, this article reviews the benefits and risks of the “FODMAP diet”. In my practice, I often recommend not to follow “Diets” but to individualize […]
Modified citrus pectin-monograph. Abstract Modified citrus pectin (MCP), also known as fractionated pectin, is a complex polysaccharide obtained from the peel and pulp of citrus fruits. Modified citrus pectin is rich in galactoside residues, […]
How does Lecithin work? Lecithin (fat found in sunflower seeds, egg yolks or soybeans) is converted into acetylcholine, a substance that transmits nerve impulses. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of Lecithin, specifically PS (Phosphotidylserine) […]
