Calcium

by | Aug 13, 2024 | FNL Samples

What is calcium? Calcium is an essential mineral that is mainly found in the teeth and bones. It is the most abundant mineral in the body and accounts for 1-2% of adult body weight (1). What does calcium do in the body? Calcium is the foundation of bones and teeth,...

Migraine

by | Aug 12, 2024 | FNL Samples

What is migraine? Migraine is a complex neurological disorder characterized by moderate to severe headaches that often occur on one side of the head and are accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and sensitivity to light or sound (1). How common is migraine?...

Autism Sample

by | Mar 2, 2019 | FNL Samples

What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was first described in the 1940’s by both Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger (1). The biology of autism is not understood well enough yet to be used as diagnostic criteria, so diagnoses are made based on behavior. What are some...

Functional Nutrition 5-Rs Sample

by | Jul 2, 2018 | FNL Samples

Many functional dietitians follow the 5-R’s when working with clients: Remove: Remove any foods from the diet that you are allergic or sensitive to, as well as any pathogens in the digestive tract. Replace: Replace anything you are deficient in, such as vitamins,...

Vanilmandelate Sample

by | Jul 2, 2018 | FNL Samples

What is vanilmandelate (VMA)? Vanilmandelate is a metabolite of epinephrine and norepinephrine (also known as adrenaline and noradrenaline). It is excreted in the urine and can be used as an indirect measure of epinephrine/norepinephrine levels. It can also indicate:...

Biotin Sample

by | Jul 2, 2018 | FNL Samples

What does biotin do in the body? Biotin is a water-soluble nutrient, included in the B-vitamin family. It is sometimes called vitamin B7 or vitamin H. We cannot make biotin, so we must get it from our diets, or from the bacteria that can synthesize it in our guts....