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Gut Archaea May Play Role In Colorectal Cancer

By Erik Goldman

Certain species of Archaea—long thought to be a benign subdomain of commensal microbes—may promote the development of colorectal cancer by feeding bacteria known to play an etiologic role in the disease. A recent international study headed by researchers at the Medical University Graz, Austria, used advanced metabolic modelling to show that organisms within the Archaea […]

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Beyond the Injection: Next Generation Nutraceuticals for Sustained Weight Management

By Administrator

As clinical weight management shifts ever further toward pharmaceutical interventions like GLP-1 agonists, a critical gap has emerged for patients seeking natural, sustainable alternatives. This free webinar provides holistic primary care practitioners with a deep dive into a new nutraceutical trio—Trpti, BioBerb, and ActivAMP—designed to address the root causes of metabolic dysfunction, and provide a […]

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Bacteria May Drive Formation of Calcium Kidney Stones

By August West, Staff Writer

The recent discovery of bacterial biofilms within the core structure of calcium oxalate kidney stones has prompted a major rethinking of the process by which this most common form of nephrolithiasis develops. Researchers have long known that bacteria such as Proteus play a role in the development of struvite kidney stones. But struvite stones account […]

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The Food Pyramid’s MAHA Makeover

By Janet Gulland, Contributing Writer

If the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) 2025-2030 report  has taught us anything so far, it’s that people love to argue about food as much as they love to argue about politics. And given that the Guidelines–jointly issued on January 7, by the Department of Health & Human Services and the Department of Agriculture—is […]

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Exploring the Gut-Bone Connection

By John Neustadt, ND, Contributing Writer

Extensive research over the past several decades has revealed a dynamic connection between the gut and the bones. It turns out that bone health and strength is closely tied to the health of the digestive system. Gastrointestinal disorders contribute to the development of osteoporosis and, by extension, risk of fractures. This line of research suggests […]

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NSCC Conference Preview: The Science & Practice of Healthy Aging

By Robert Bonakdar, MD

There are numerous claims about what supports longevity and healthspan, and it can be difficult to discern what is real from what is hype in this overheated field. That is why we’ve made The Science and Practice of Healthy Aging the theme of the 2nd annual Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care (NSCC) Conference, which […]

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The Metabolic Vulnerability Index: A Breakthrough for Predicting Chronic Disease

By Erik Goldman

The Metabolic Vulnerability Index (MVX) is a revolutionary new algorithmic test that quantifies six key biomarkers — small HDL particles, GlycA, branched-chain amino acids (valine, leucine, isoleucine) and citrate—each highly predictive of poor cardiometabolic outcomes. Combined into a single Index score from 1 to 100, the MVX identifies drivers of poor health often years before […]

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New Study Shows US Infants Lack Bifidobacterium

By Janet Gulland, Contributing Writer

Analysis of fecal samples from 412 infants across the US shows that 19% of vaginally-born babies, and 35% of those born via C-section completely lack Bifidobacterium species in their gut microbiomes. A shocking 92% of the infants, regardless of birth mode, lack B. infantis, a predominant beneficial bacterium found in children living in rural non-industrial […]

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The Gut-X Axis: A New Frontier in Systems-Based Care

By Erik Goldman

Join resbiotic’s Kara Siedman, RDN, CDCES, for a science-driven look at the Gut–X Axis—an emerging framework that highlights the gut microbiome’s influence on the lungs, digestive system, and metabolism. This session will cover how dysbiosis and microbial metabolites drive systemic inflammation and chronic disease, with a focus on gut-lung and gut-metabolic crosstalk. Rooted in the […]

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Clearing Up Misconceptions About Olive Oil

By Artemis Morris, ND, LAc

(This article was adapted for Holistic Primary Care from “5 Myths About Olive Oil on Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s website). There is an old Cretan saying: “Το λάδι είναι το αίμα της γης.” It means, “Olive oil is the blood of the earth.” That tells us a lot, about both the inherent richness of olive oil, and the […]

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