Methylation is a complicated word to describe a basic bodily process.  Simply stated, methylation is the process of adding or removing a methyl group, which is a single carbon atom attached to three hydrogen atoms.  Though simple in concept, a person's ability or lack there of can have drastic effects on their health.  Click here to learn more about the process of methylation and the consequences it has on your overall health.  

The debate of "micro" vs. "macro" is nothing new this day in age.  What is new and has the potential to make a massive impact on you health and weight goals is understanding how micronutrients effect fat burning and overall health.  Carbs, fats, and proteins, that's the list of macros.  There are dozens of micros that each perform and assist with different tasks.  Click here to learn more about the function and necessity of each. 

While the title seems like click bait, the short answer is yes.  Physical age certainly impacts how we feel, but true age comes down to the health of the cell  and what's happening inside of it.  It is all together possible for the cells of a 40 year old person to be physiologically older than the cells of a 80 year old person.  How we care for ourselves, what we put into our bodies, and a myriad of other factors can and do affect the way our cells function.  A poor diet, bad environmental conditions, high stress, and other factors can lead to cellular disfunction.  This disfunction can be arrested and reversed.  Click here to read more.  

Celiac disease is described as a serious autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.  It is estimated that at least 2% of the world  population is affected by celiac disease.  The presence of celiac disease often leads to serious nutritional deficiencies, which in turn lead to more chronic and serious health issues.  Click here to learn more about celiac disease and treatment. 

March is National Nutrition Month.  At DCAM we always stick to the axiom that you should eat right first and supplement after, if needed.  When it comes to supplements, many people believe that if a little is good, then A LOT will be even better.  This could not be more untrue in most cases.  You would not take a medication you do not need; so why would you take a supplement you do not need.  Taking more than is necessary can lead to negative effects on your health.  Targeted and personalized supplementation is the key. Supplementing blindly may not solve the underlying problem, and may even cause new problems.  

​Click here to read more about the benefits of targeted and personalized nutritional testing and supplementation.  

Contrary to what some might believe, obese people are often quite deficient in multiple micronutrients.  Additionally, medications and surgeries related to obesity and the treatment of medical conditions used in the treatment of conditions caused by obesity, often block or negatively impact nutrients vital to health.  Click here to learn more about the specific nutrients impacted. 

Vitamin D deficiency is common around the world.  It is also common in athletes.  Research is showing that proper levels of vitamin D in athletes can have positive effects on strength, performance, muscle and bone density, lung function, and overall health.  Click here and here for more information. 

"Since the virus that causes COVID is so new, relatively speaking, prospective studies on the link between nutrients and COVID outcomes are limited.  In this rare prospective study on COVID patients that were hospitalized, researchers found that over half of the patients were zinc deficient, and those with lower zinc tended to have worse outcomes."

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Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a direct affect on the brain.  This effect is even more pronounced and critical in the rapidly developing brains of small children.  Research has shown a direct correlation between the essential fatty acid ratio in the brain and ADHD and autism.  Below is a link a link to short but powerful article on the importance of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in children. 

The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Children

Could this powerhouse nutrient be the reason some people fare well while others get really sick from COVID?  One doctor has a theory.  Click here to get the story!