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N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is often promoted as a powerful supplement for detox, immunity, and metabolic health—but is it right for everyone? In this article, a registered dietitian breaks down what NAC actually does, who may benefit, and why food-first nutrition still matters. Learn how to decide whether supplements like NAC support your goals and when personalized nutrition guidance makes more sense than following wellness trends.
Leaky gut and food sensitivities can trigger inflammation, digestive issues, and unexplained symptoms. This article explains how food reactivity works, why symptoms are often delayed, and how Mediator Release Testing (MRT) helps identify personal inflammatory triggers.
You can eat “healthy” and still feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck. Micronutrient gaps are often the missing link. Learn the five key vitamins and minerals many adults are low in—and how testing, food, and targeted support can help you feel better.
Why small nutrient gaps can have a big impact on your energy, mood, and overall health
Your liver plays a critical role in hormone balance, metabolism, and detoxification — far beyond trendy cleanses or quick fixes. Learn how everyday nutrition, lifestyle habits, and even alcohol intake can either support or stress your liver, and what truly helps your body feel balanced and energized.
You may have heard your friends talk about it, or seen it sold at your favorite lunch place, but what is Kombucha? Simply, Kombucha is a slightly bubbly, sweetened black or green tea that is produced by fermenting the tea with what is called a SCOBY (a “symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast”). Sometimes the tea also has added flavors like fruit juice.
As we age our body composition changes, we lose muscle mass and our body fat percentage increases – even though we may weigh the same we don't look or feel the same due to changes in our body composition.
While there is no magic food that can cure depression or put an automatic smile on your face, there are a number of foods that can’t hurt. With more and more research on the topic each week, we are just starting to learn how to modulate our mood with nutrition.
