Oct 6, 2023 | Blog, Blood Testing
What is a vitamin deficiency, and what causes them? A vitamin deficiency is when your body doesn’t get enough of a particular vitamin or mineral to function optimally, either because you’re not consuming enough of that vitamin or your body can’t process it properly to...
Sep 26, 2023 | Blog, Genetic Testing
The Struggle To Lose Weight Nearly 40% of Americans are obese, and another 32% are overweight, so it is no surprise that a whopping 45 million Americans go on a diet each year. However, only dieting when trying to lose weight is setting yourself up for failure as...
Sep 21, 2023 | Blog, Hormone Replacement Therapy
What Happens to Our Hormones When We Age? Hormones are chemical messengers responsible for just about every aspect of daily life, from sleep to digestion and metabolism, stress management, and energy levels. As we age, some hormone levels naturally shift, which is...
Sep 18, 2023 | Blog, Genetic Testing
What are the MTR and MTRR Genes? The MTR (methionine synthase) gene and the MTRR (methionine synthase reductase) gene both code for enzymes that are involved in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. They are essential players in the methylation cycle. Both...
Sep 14, 2023 | Blog, Wellness
No one can deny that maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle is important for both men and women. Men and women have different wellness needs; some concerns are unique to women, and some concerns that affect both men and women can affect women differently. Supporting...