Elizabeth Redmond, PhD, MMSc

Elizabeth Redmond Dr. Redmond completed her Masters of Medical Science and RD from Emory University in Atlanta, and her doctorate in nutrition from the University of Georgia. Her current work interests include evaluating the effects of inflammation on gastrointestinal disorders, vitamin D and its relationship to inflammatory markers, and assessment of vitamin status, though she has worked, written and spoken in a variety of nutrition areas. Dr. Redmond has appeared on CNN, the CWK Network, Inc., and as a speaker at functional and integrative focused healthcare conferences. She has been published in peer reviewed journals and is co-author in the Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine(2008) textbook. Dr. Redmond is currently working at the Metametrix Institute at Metametrix Clinical Laboratories in Duluth, Georgia.

Posts by Elizabeth Redmond, PhD, MMSc

gut microbial ecology »

Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
[14 Sep 2009 | 0 Comments]

Look at the healthy or predominant bacteria in the gut before considering an extreme surgical procedure for weight loss. [More]

vitamin d »

How Much Vitamin D?
[6 Aug 2009 | 4 Comments]

Question: How much vitamin D should you take?  Answer: First find out how much you have. The new research on the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in children ages one to 21 was alarming, especially because inadequate vitamin D levels in childhood can increase your r... [More]

organic acids »

Side Effects of Statin use - Impaired Mitochondrial Function
[17 Jul 2009 | 1 Comments]

History After his first heart attack, John, a 61-year-old man, had diligently followed all recommendations from his cardiologist. He started on a Mediterranean diet and made sure to exercise regularly, both helping to lower his body weight. John also started on statin medication which helped to sign... [More]

toxins »

Environmental Toxicity and the Effect on Health
[14 Jul 2009 | 6 Comments]

Toxicity and its effect on health is quickly becoming a growing concern for both patients and practitioners. As more and more chemicals and toxins are used in products that increase the "convenience factor" of our busy lives, there have been staggering increases worldwide in certain diseases and chr... [More]

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Urine Organic Acids in Clinical Practice
[10 Jul 2009 | 2 Comments]

Organic acids are products of metabolism that can sensitively identify nutrient deficiencies that lead to metabolic roadblocks. Organic acids help identify impairments in essential cellular functions, such as those occurring in the mitochondria, involving the citric acid cycle or electron transport,... [More]

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Biotin Insufficiency in Pregnant Woman
[9 Jul 2009 | 2 Comments]

HistoryKelly, a 28-year-old pregnant woman, started experiencing a poor appetite, skin rashes, and mild hair loss about 3 months into her pregnancy. Previous laboratory examinations showed Kelly was experiencing: • hyperglycemia, known as high blood sugar, • hyperammonemia, an excess of a... [More]

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Excess Oxidative Damage
[6 Jul 2009 | 3 Comments]

Carl is an 82-year-old who is in good physical health and has been eating a vegan diet for over 40 years. Carl is a very active senior involved in numerous activities such as aqua aerobics, attending weekly game and movie nights, volunteering at his local church, and joining a senior group for trave... [More]