The FMP Blog

Hypertension, affecting over a billion people worldwide, is often viewed through a cardiovascular or renal lens. Yet mounting evidence suggests oral health—particularly periodontal disease—may influen...

Fasting, the voluntary abstinence from food for defined periods, is gaining traction as a therapeutic tool. Beyond its historical and cultural roots, fasting is being re-examined for its potential to ...

Homocysteine is more than just a lab value. It’s a functional medicine marker with wide-ranging clinical implications. Elevated levels can signal nutrient deficiencies, impaired methylation, or underl...

Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) has emerged as a key link between the gut microbiome and cardiovascular health. Elevated TMAO is associated with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and mortality—even...

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is emerging as an important but often overlooked factor in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Elevated Lp(a) is common – an estimated 1.4 billion people worldwide have high L...