New More Bioavailable Form Addresses A Common Nutrient Deficiency By Chris D. Meletis, ND The human body can generally convert basic forms of nutrients into their biological active forms, yet there are times where the process of conversion is either faulty or incapable of optimally performing this health-sustaining transformation. 5-MTHF, often abbreviated MTHF, is the…
Its Role in Heart Disease, IBS, Migraines, Fibromyalgia and Other Common Disorders By Chris D. Meletis, ND In the minds of many people, blood clots are often thought about in relation to cardiovascular concerns (in a detrimental sense) or in relation to wound healing (in a beneficial sense). However, research is beginning to emphasize an…
New Combination of Nutrients Addresses Three Critical Factors By Chris D. Meletis, ND In past articles in Vitamin Research News (“Anti-Hypertension Protocol Using Shark Cartilage and Cordyceps Sinesis”) we have discussed how too much parathyroid hypertensive factor (PHF) will increase intracellular calcium and how lowering PHF will reduce calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle, reducing…
The cold and flu season we are facing this year will likely be unlike any other we have experienced in this lifetime. As September begins and children return to school and university classes, the threat of contracting a virus increases. Children bring home from school more than just homework, since schools act as “amplifying sites”…
Novel Immune System Enhancer Strengthens Microbial and Mutagenic Defense By Chris D. Meletis, ND Immunity is one of our body’s most important resources. Yet, some of the most devastating diseases can affect this aspect of our health including HIV, cancer, and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis. Even if we’re not…
“A number of biological indices confirmed the lack of harmful consequences of this 50 mg/day DHEA administration over one year, also indicating that this kind of replacement therapy normalized some effects of aging, but does not create “supermen/women” (doping).” Proceedings of the National Academy of Science USA, 2000; 97:4279-8 Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a naturally occurring…
Did you know that as you get older, your telomere has a tendency to shrink? So how long is your telomere? Well, in order to measure it, you will need to look at your DNA, for it is at the end of your DNA and the longer it is, all things being equal, the greater…
Mayo Clinic researchers report that Celiac Disease may be as 4 times higher than in 1950. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease triggered by the protein gluten, found in many grains including wheat, spelt, barley, rye and many believe oat. It is estimated that up to 3 million (that is 1% of the population) people…
An In-Depth Discussion About Strengthening Immune Health By Chris D. Meletis, ND The more information we obtain about our health the better we are able to take a proactive stance in feeling our best. That’s why I was glad that Ronald Klatz, MD, DO, President of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), and Robert…
Male Menopause by Chris D. Meletis, N.D. Aging is associated with progressive alterations in the hormonal environment for both men and women. In men this is called andropause and in women it’s called menopause. These changes are readily recognized in women with cessation of menses and often the onset of hot flashes, vaginal dryness and…