Blood levels of B12 indicate that sublingual B12 becomes available as early as 15 minutes after administration and is still elevated at 24 hours, suggesting that a once-daily dose of 2000-4000mcg would be an effective prophylactic measure. [Bhat N.K. – Presentation at the 43rd Annual Meeting...
Polycythemia (elevated red blood cell count) is a rare blood disease in which the body produces too many red blood cells. Causes of polycythemia are either primary (acquired or genetic mutations) or secondary (diseases, conditions, high altitude). sargramostim (Leukine) Sargramostim is a medication...
Even cancer risk has been linked to elevated HbA1c—even before it reaches the threshold of overt diabetes. Is the HbA1c foolproof? Does it always provide a clear delineation of your blood sugar control? Not always. First, there’s wobble—normal lab error. Surveys show that there can be ...
However, more recently, she has cut back on the fruit in her smoothies, after experimenting with a continuous blood glucose monitor, and finding that the fruit elevated her blood glucose higher than she wanted. Whilst she hasn’t (yet) listed all the new smoothie recipes she’s using, she...
What is a critical ALT level? Greater than 50 µg/mL. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Greater than 1000 U/L. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Greater than 1000 U/L. What is the most common cause of elevated liver enzymes? The most common cause of elevated liver enzymes isfatty liver disea...
2. Is a great way to manage diabetes People with diabetes benefit from consuming a high-protein diet. Studies have found participants who consumed 23%–32% of total calories from protein reported better blood glucose control.(7) In diabetes, an elevated blood sugar level can lead to diabetic...
Even then, the low-fat group experienced a significantly higher rise in post-meal blood glucose levels[9]. Whileno-onehas proved that any transient reduction in post-meal“flow-mediated dilatation”causes heart attacks, we do know that elevated blood glucose is a significant and very li...
For example, we test for Homocysteine that when elevated causes high risk of stroke, heart attack, and miscarriage. Very few physicians order this blood test, and the treatment is cheap and effective: Take methy-B12 and methyl-folate daily to erase this risk of dangerous diseases! That is a...
Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is a common cause of chronic kidney disease in childhood and has a significant risk of rapid progression to end
If the word ‘methylation’ brings you back to high school chemistry class, don’t panic. Below, a registered dietitian breaks down the basics of methylation—no gen chem required! What is Methylation? To understand methylation, we first need to define m