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Omega-3s and Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Connection cardiometabolic Oct 10, 2025

Omega-3 fatty acids—especially EPA and DHA—are well known for their cardiovascular benefits. They lower triglycerides, reduce inflammation, and support vascular health. But studies over the last few y...

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The Oral Health–Hypertension Connection: What Functional Medicine Practitioners Should Know cardiometabolic Sep 05, 2025

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...

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The Basics of Fasting: A Functional Medicine Perspective cardiometabolic functional medicine foundations Aug 01, 2025

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 ...

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The Functional Medicine Guide to Homocysteine: Testing, Interpretation, and Treatment cardiometabolic Jul 07, 2025

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...

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TMAO and Cardiovascular Risk: A Functional Medicine Guide cardiometabolic gut health May 02, 2025

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...

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Lp(a) and Cardiovascular Disease: A Functional Medicine Approach cardiometabolic Apr 04, 2025

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...

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