Reference ranges Normal: 7-20 μmol/L (typically ~10 μmol/L fasting) Post-meal: Can rise 2-4 fold after choline-rich meal Testing Notes Available through Vibrant Wellness micronutrient panel Reflects...
Choline Cheat Sheet
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Choline
What is choline? Choline is a water-soluble organic compound that is not classified as a vitamin or mineral but is often grouped with the B vitamins due to their overlapping roles in metabolism...
Vitamin D Cheat Sheet
Step 1: Risk Assessment Is patient high-risk for deficiency? → If yes, consider empirical supplementation or testing. Step 2: Testing Decision Test first: Granulomatous disease, symptoms present,...
Fibromyalgia Cheat Sheet
OrganizationGuidelineYear PublishedAmerican College of Rheumatology (ACR)2016 Revisions to Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria (Note: Not officially endorsed by ACR)2016Fibromyalgia criteria and...
Fibromyalgia
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and cognitive difficulties (often called “fibro fog”) (R). It is...
Incretin-Based Therapies Cheat Sheet
Generic NameDrug ClassTrade Name(s) & IndicationDosingAdministrationLiraglutideGLP-1 agonistVictoza (T2DM)0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.8 mgSubcutaneous injection (daily)Saxenda (obesity)0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.8...
Incretin-Based Therapies
What are incretins? Incretins are a group of peptide hormones secreted by specialized cells in the small intestine in response to the oral intake of nutrients (R). They travel through the...
Vitamin A Cheat Sheet
Step 1: Risk Assessment Is patient high-risk for deficiency? → If yes, consider testing or empirical intervention Step 2: Testing Decision Test first: Malabsorptive conditions (celiac, Crohn's,...
Hashimoto’s Disease Cheat Sheet
OrganizationGuidelineYear PublishedAmerican Thyroid Association (ATA)Guidelines for the Treatment of Hypothyroidism: Prepared by the American Thyroid Association Task Force on Thyroid Hormone...