In this webinar, Dr. Osama Hamdy, the medical director of the obesity program at the Joslin Diabetes Center, discusses, “Dietary Fat: Should We Change Recommendations.” He begins with basic information on dietary fats. There are three types of lipids: free fatty acids, compound lipids (phospholipids, sterols/cholesterol). When we discuss fatty acids, we mean a chain of carbon […]

This podcast features a presentation by Rima Rozen, PhD on the topic of One Carbon Metabolism. It also features an introduction by Dr. Steve Zeisel. Dr. Rozen is a professor in the department of human genetics at McGill University. In general, her research focuses on genetic deficiencies in the metabolism of folic acid in the […]

Leaky gut syndrome is a proposed condition some health practitioners claim is the cause of a wide range of serious long-term conditions, including diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. In this podcast, Dr. Robert Martindale discusses the pathology of leaky gut, if it is a real condition, its mechanisms, and treatment opportunities. Proponents of leaky gut […]

Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators in Resolution of Inflammation and Tissue Regeneration presented by Charles Serhan, PhD From the Metagenics Summit 2015 held in Phoenix, AZ In this presentation, Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs) in Resolution of Inflammation and Tissue Regeneration, Charles Serhan, PhD, presents “game changing” science on inflammation and inflammation resolution for clinical application. Dr. Serhan […]

Gail Cresci, RD, PhD at Nutrition Pro 2015: Synbiotic Effects and Target Uses of Probiotics Digestive health is enhanced when the gut microbiome is rich in diverse micro flora. This diversity is supported when preferred energy sources for the bacteria are available and support the viability of microbiota. The importance of these combinations lies in […]

THE PURPOSE OF INFLAMMATION When microbes enter the tissue or the tissue is injured, the innate immune system mounts a coordinated response designed to remove these foreign organisms or injuries. This protective response is called inflammation. The goal of inflammation is to bring cells and molecules of host defense – including circulating leukocytes (white blood […]

The expression of our genetic make-up is influenced by a variety of factors including diet, exercise and environmental conditions. We intuitively know that our lifestyle behaviors influence our health, but the mechanisms of that influence are becoming clearer as scientific research progresses. This influence is called epigentics and recent scientific studies have shown that metabolic […]

Genetic epidemiology is an emerging science providing new insights on homocysteine related genes and the impact on cardiovascular health. Homocysteine is a blood chemical that has been associated with poor health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease. Genetic variations are inherited and can lead to clinical outcomes. Using epidemiological observations provides and powerful insight on identifying key […]

Clinical research for more than 30 years has described the inflammatory process as a single pathway response. Recent work from Investigators at Harvard Medical School now reveals that the inflammatory process involves two specific pathways that are independent. While the Initiation phase of inflammation is most widely known, the second phase, which resolves inflammation, is […]

Bassem El-Khodor, PhD: “Methylation – The Role of S-adenosylhomocysteine in Homocysteine-Associated Diseases”  Dr. Bassem El-Khodor discusses the role of s-adenosyl homocysteine (SAH) in homocysteine-associated diseases. Our body produces homocysteine and it must be cleared by the body. Elevated homocysteine is associated with poor health outcomes, particularly related to cardiovascular disease. Nutrients from food, especially nutrients […]