Hey @dxb,

Functional Adaptation
Elevations in HDL and LDL are often a sign of “something”. Small elevations might simply be a functional adaptation to lifestyle choices.

For example: a diet heavy in animal proteins and (healthy) fats can cause LDL and HDL to rise. Animal proteins in nature are almost always accompanied by fats. When we eat…

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Hi @DXB – labs should always be interpreted in the context of the individual. Without additional information or other markers, I’ll provide information based on assumptions.

First, I’m going to assume that these labs were drawn in an overnight fasting state (9 to 12 hours) first thing in the morning, and only water was consumed. Otherwise,…

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Hi @DXB – nice to see you on the new website!

NakedPoppy used to be my go-to for retinol, but sadly, like many small businesses, they had to close their doors.

I have two backups I plan to try once I run out of my NakedPoppy retinol. I can only recommend them for their clean ingredients at this point, not necessarily for effectiveness, so be sure…

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@DXB  it usually has to be lifelong, but taking supplement breaks is also encouraged using the pulse method. Increase it when needed, back off when sufficient.

@DXB  so MTHFR is a defect in a gene that controls a process called methylation (see image below). It’s not related to hemochromatosis. The methylation process needs B vitamins and helps with detoxification, DNA, RNA, etc. Impaired methylation increases the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cancer.

You can see in the image… Read more

@DXB  thanks for sharing. This is where “normal” reference ranges can miss out on big clues.

The thyroid numbers, although they are clinically “normal” are suboptimal. Both Free T4 and Free T3 are on the lower end. We like to see these in the upper half of the reference range. Does he present with low thyroid symptoms? Here’s a video you can… Read more

Hi @DXB  – I’m assuming the doctor’s ruled out the genetic condition hemochromatosis since his iron level seems normal in this test you shared, correct? I ask because high ferritin from iron overload can cause fatty liver, and vice versa.

And was he diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Were his blood sugar levels… Read more