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Your Short Chain Fatty Acids told me...

Monday, 26 July 2010 10:01 by Elizabeth Redmond

Whenever I get a GI Effects test I look at the predominate bacteria and then I look at the Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) to see how well the predominate bacteria are functioning. SCFA have certainl... [More]

Volatile Solvents and the Gulf Oil Spill

Friday, 16 July 2010 16:00 by Eve Bralley

Heavy on the minds of many is the devastating effect of BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill on both our health and safety and the health and safety of the environment. Thankfully the spill has be... [More]

The Importance of The Krebs Cycle

Tuesday, 6 July 2010 10:00 by Christie Egeston

Part 5: Krebs cycle… that wonderful pathway you learned in biochemistry. Years later the Krebs cycle is back, and you are probably wondering what it means regarding your patient’s healt... [More]

Glycine - you can’t live, well, without it

Monday, 28 June 2010 10:00 by Elizabeth Redmond

Part 4: Glycine, the simplest amino acid, is considered conditionally essential in man. Inadequate amounts can impair those functions that are glycine-dependent such as: production of collagen, elasti... [More]

Methylmalonic Acid- M.M.A.

Monday, 21 June 2010 09:42 by Elizabeth Redmond

Part 3: Vitamin B12 insufficiency is common, especially in people 55 or older, vegetarians, or anyone on acid blocking medication. At Metametrix, we look at MMA in urine to evaluate B12 need. Serum B1... [More]

Three Amino Acids Walk Into a Bar

Monday, 14 June 2010 09:55 by Elizabeth Redmond

Part 2: Glutathione is made from three amino acids: cysteine binds with glycine (Gly) and glutamine (Glu). Glutathione is a primary recycler of antioxidants—it’s important. Normally you ma... [More]

Ammonia Overload Anyone?

Monday, 7 June 2010 10:00 by Elizabeth Redmond

Patterns within the Organix Profile: Many of the analytes in the Organix Profile have more than one meaning, especially in combination with other analytes. There are patterns of elevated ana... [More]

Organix Step 6: Dysbiosis

Monday, 24 May 2010 09:48 by Eve Bralley

Dysbiosis is the condition of having microbial imbalances on or within the body. This can happen anywhere on the body, but typically is discussed in terms of the digestive tract. The Organix Profile... [More]

Organix Step 5: Detoxification

Monday, 17 May 2010 10:00 by Eve Bralley

This week we will take a look at markers relating to toxin accumulation and how well the body is equipped to get rid of toxins. [More]

Organix Step 4: Oxidative Damage and Antioxidant Markers

Monday, 10 May 2010 10:22 by Eve Bralley

The conveniences of modern living that we have all become accustomed to come with consequences. Pesticides, pharmaceuticals, gasoline, cell phones, and computers allow us to have abundant food, live l... [More]

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Educational Seminars

One Date Left for the 2010 Applying Laboratory Evaluations Seminars

This seminar is geared toward clinicians who want to expand their practices and improve clinical outcomes by effectively integrating functional laboratory testing.

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San Diego: West Coast Edition - Nov. 13–14

Video clip of Dr. Richard Lord speaking on Amino Acids at a recent ALE seminar.

"The ALE Seminar provided very exciting information. The material was very well presented, pertinent, and passionate. I'm really looking forward to treating my patients utilizing these lab services."
—Miriam Rose, MD

ALE-Toxicity Seminar—A Great Success!

A great big "Thank you" to the group that attended our Applying Laboratory Evaluations Series with a focus on Toxicity. We had a full house, and the response has been positive and enthusiastic. We look forward to hearing how the information presented is helping patients at your practice!

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