Are you the early riser type, or the stay up late type? Are you able to get up early most mornings and start conquering all of the items on your to-do list?  Or are you the type that needs a cup of coffee and no interpersonal interactions until at least the point when that first cup is empty?  Have you ever wondered if your sleep and wake habits are effected by more than just the amount of caffeine you've ingested or the amount of stress you are dealing with?  The answers to all of these questions may very well be tied to your genes and the levels of specific micronutrients flowing throughout that gloriously complicated body of yours.  Click here to read more about how gene expression and nutrient status can impact more than just the color of your eyes and the density of your bones.  

Every serious athlete searches for a competitive edge.  Targeted repletion just might be that edge.  Every sport that requires athletic performance will require  training.  That training will take a toll on the athletes' body as it seeks to repair damage and strengthen muscles, bones, and connective tissues.  This repair and rebuild process requires the body's cells to consume not only calories, but also specific nutrients.  Knowing what nutrients the body is consuming, and which ones the body is lacking or not lacking could make the difference between winning and just competing.  

Targeted repletion of depleted micronutrients following cellular micronutrient testing has been shown to help athletes overcome and break through performance barriers.  Its not enough, and is in fact often detrimental, to blindly supplement.  Micronutrients are often symbiotic and interdependent.  Their balance is supremely important.  Having too little, or too much of specific nutrients can drastically impair human performance.  Click here to learn more about the advantage targeted repletion can offer. 

Have you ever wondered what makes your brain function?  What nutrients and micronutrients your brain needs in order to perform in tiptop shape.  What effects do B vitamins have? How about victims C or E; or how about chromium or copper?  If you are curious, here is a great, quick explanation of these and many more. 

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.