Evidence-based guides on medications, lab results, and the health patterns worth understanding.
Most medications deplete specific nutrients over time. PPIs lower magnesium and B12. Statins reduce CoQ10. Metformin drains B12 and folate. Here's what the research shows — and the symptoms these depletions can cause.
Standard lab ranges are built from broad population averages — including people who are already unwell. Optimal ranges, used in longevity and functional medicine research, paint a very different picture of where your levels should be.
Your doctor says your ferritin at 25 is 'normal.' But research on energy, cognition, and hair health suggests optimal ferritin sits between 70-150. Here's why this gap matters and what to discuss with your provider.