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Three reasons why Spectracell’s Micronutrient Test is more clinically reliable than serum

Serum testing measures how much of a nutrient is floating around outside the cell.  SpectraCell tells you how that nutrient is working inside the cell – where it matters. A very common misconception about taking vitamin supplements is that if some is good, more is better.  Since micronutrients (which includes vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and other compounds) work synergistically, there exists an important and delicate balance of nutrients.  Taking too muc... Read More
at Thursday, April 20, 2023

Autism, Muscular Problems, and Breathing

Autism, Muscular Problems and Breathing – the surprising ways vitamin C deficiency can show up in autistic children and how its correction can save heartache and money. Classic vitamin C deficiency is typically associated with scurvy, the disease known in colonial times to be linked to trans-Atlantic sailors that was corrected by consumption of citrus. In fact, the once pejorative term ‘limey” was given to British sailors who prevented scurvy with the addition of lime ju... Read More
at Friday, April 7, 2023

Want to Maintain a Healthy Weight? What You Need to Know About Micronutrients and Fat Metabolism

If you are like most people, you are probably aware of how various diets emphasize different macronutrients.   Low fat or low carb?  That is a macronutrient question.   Only three macronutrients exist – fats, carbohydrates and protein.  Some consider water a macronutrient, which is debatable.    Spectracell goes deeper.  Much deeper.   Spectracell’s focus is micronutrients, of which there are dozens.   Examples of ... Read More
at Thursday, June 2, 2022

Magnesium, Vital for Proper Cell Function

Magnesium is predominantly found intracellularly, where it is vital for proper cell functions. Magnesium is the second most prevalent intracellular cation (after potassium).  Magnesium functions are numerous and essential, including enzyme activation (over 300 types), neuromuscular activity, membrane transport and interactions, energy metabolism (carbohydrates, fats, proteins), and roles in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.  Deficiency  Symptoms Deficiency symptoms are both ac... Read More
Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Thursday, March 27, 2014

Having problems losing weight? It could be a vitamin K deficiency

Vitamin K is a group of structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins that the human body needs for post translational modification of certain proteins required for blood coagulation, and in metabolic pathways in bone and other tissue. The primary function of vitamin K is to aid in the formation of clotting factors and bone proteins. It serves as a cofactor in the production of six proteins that regulate blood clotting, including prothrombin. In addition, it helps to form osteocalcin, ... Read More
Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Wednesday, November 20, 2013

What is vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 also known as Cobalamin is a water soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood.  Vitamin B12 is one of the eight B vitamins. A series of closely related compounds known collectively as cobalamins or vitamin B12 are converted into active forms methylcobalamin or 5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin. Deficiency symptoms of vitamin B12: Deficiency symptoms of vitamin B12 are both hematological (pernicious anemia) ... Read More
Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Friday, September 20, 2013