Vitamin K1 vs. K2: Expert’s Guide on This Essential Nutrient

A common question many people ask is “What is vitamin K?” and what’s the difference between vitamin K1 vs. K2?   Since its discovery in 1929, vitamin K has been known for its necessity in blood clotting. In fact, it was named vitamin K for that very reason. The new vitamin received the designation “K” because […]

Everything You Should Know About Fibre

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Fibre has been recognized for centuries as a healthy dietary ingredient. Ever since I was a kid, I can remember my mother telling me to eat fibre. But […]

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), MTHFR and blood pressure: An Expert Series

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Hypertension affects more than 30% of the adult population worldwide, more than one billion people around the world. Furthermore, the CDC has reported that only 1 in 4 […]

What the Research Shows on PEA for Endometrial Pain

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Endometriosis is believed to impact one in 10 women of reproductive age globally. The pain and bleeding that result from endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus can interfere […]

What is flat CAR trying to tell you?

Kelly Ruef Summer School Edition EP03 on DUTCH Podcast In this 21-minute podcast, Kelly Ruef examines how to get to the bottom of flat cortisol curves. She highlights two distinct patterns to look for on the DUTCH Test and dives into nutritional and botanical support considerations to help get these kinds of patients to achieve […]

Welcome to Summer School

Jaclyn Smeaton Summer School Edition EP01 on DUTCH Podcast In this 5-minute podcast, Jaclyn Smeaton outlines what to expect in this podcast series.  Introduce yourself to some fun and interesting episodes of the DUTCH Podcast—Summer School Edition. Host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, will chat with DUTCH clinical educators about hormone topics such as estrogen detox, estrogen […]

Understanding Cortisol Curves

Kaitin Tyre Summer School Edition EP02 on DUTCH Podcast In this 19-minute podcast, Kaitlin Tyre breaks down what cortisol curve patterns to look for in each DUTCH report and talks about stress management techniques that can help patients improve their stress response. Stress can be real or perceived, the body doesn’t recognize the difference! That’s […]

High-Intensity Workouts and Reducing Risk of Injury

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is popular for a reason: It provides numerous health benefits during workouts that are shorter than typical exercise routines. And it’s been shown to […]

Feed Your Head: Nutrients That Support Your Brain Structure

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The phrase, “feed your head,” might be familiar to you if you’re old enough to remember Jefferson Airplane, a 1960s rock band and their iconic, drug-inspired song, “White […]

What Does DHA Do for Your Brain?

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Omega-3 fatty acids are important for healthy development and proper function of many different body systems. One of the most studied omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is […]

The relationship between gut microbiota and intestinal system: what we know (and what we don’t)

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Despite scientists’ and physicians’ growing understanding of gut microbiota and its related practical immunological implications, strategies for maintaining gut health remain quite foggy to the general population. Gut […]

WFH Burnout: How to Manage the Stress of Working from Home

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? In theory, the idea of working from home sounds great. No commute, pajamas as a dress code (at least on the bottom), and easy access to the kitchen […]

Vitamin B12 and Mental Health: An Expert Series

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? As a nutrient, vitamin B12 has several important roles, including contributing to the maintenance of healthy brain function. As a partner to folate, vitamin B12 is also important […]

The 4 C’s of Metabolic Health: Calcium, Choline, Chromium & Copper

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? To the untrained eye, all diamonds may appear the same. But to a jeweler, the quality of a diamond is determined by how well it measures up against […]

Professional-Grade Supplements: What are they & why they ARE worth it

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The number of supplements on the global market is overwhelming for consumers and even for medical professionals. On the one hand, more choices are beneficial; on the other […]