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📢 This is for my fellow pharmacists I want to invite you to 'Wellness Prescribed,' a brand-new webinar series tailored just for us and in collaboration with Fullscript 🌿 🗓 Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 29th, at 2 pm ET for the first live stream of the series. Topic 👩🏻💻 Quality & Profitability: Fullscript's Formula for Pharmacy Success For the first webinar of the series, we're kicking things off with a conversation about providing value to our community while driving revenue 📈 👉🏽 I’ll be diving into pharmacy growth opportunities providing quality, community-centered, Whole Person Care to your patients. Register now https://bit.ly/3AHlg8L ✨️ What topics/questions should we cover in future webinars in the Wellness Perscribed pharmacy series? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏽 #pharmacist #lifestylemedicine #functionalmedicine #communitypharmacy #retailpharmacy

CoQ10 is a powerhouse for cellular energy!⁠ 🤸🏽♀️💃🏽 We can definitely eat foods that support CoQ10 including fatty fish, dark meat poultry, beef, organ meats, and various nuts and seeds. ⁠ ✨️ But spplementing CoQ10 for heart heart to offset sustain nutrient depletion is sometimes indicated ⁠ There are two forms of CoQ10 👉🏽 lets talk about ubiquinol and ubiquinone ⁠ ✨ Ubiquinone is the oxidized form of CoQ10, commonly found in most supplements.⁠ ⁠ 🌟 Ubiquinol is the active, antioxidant form making a little more easily absorbed and utilized by the body.⁠ ⁠ Normally, your body converts ubiquinone into ubiquinol, easy peezy! But taking ubiquinol directly may offer better bioavailability—meaning your body absorbs and uses it more efficiently 🤔. Theoretically, that's awesome -- BUT the research is mixed on the added benefits 📑📚 ⁠ So here are my thoughts... 1️⃣ For those with chronic conditions, taking certain medications (like statins), or with specific (possibly urgent) health goals like heart health or fertility 👉🏽 ubiquinol might be the better choice for enhanced benefits. 2️⃣ While ubiquinone is more cost-effective, I might consider ubiquinol for an extra boost in absorption and efficacy as a loading dose and then swap for long-term use to manage costs.⁠ FYI new blog on drug-induced nutrient depeltions (DIND) is live now: https://lnkd.in/eac5-62a Anyone out there interested in more about energy and mitochondria?? Let me know in the comments 👇🏽

Excited and honored to be representing pharmacists with Fullscript and supporting pharmacy's roots while looking at the future of our profession 💪🏽🤓 Join us for this series geared in supporting pharmacists incorporate proven tools to improve your patient outcomes while keeping a healthy bottom line 😉 What is one tool or strategy that's worked in your pharmacy that you'd want colleagues to know?? #pharmacists #communitypharmacy #integrativemedicine #lifestylemedicine

DNA damage is linked with biological aging and development of chronic disease 🧬 Homocysteine (Hcy) - when elevated - has also been associated increase risk of disease. High Hcy can often be corrected by correcting deficiencies in one or more of the following B vitanins 👉🏽 folate, B12 and/or B6 Both related an unrelated to this - Magnesium (Mg) is used in ✨️many, ✨️many, ✨️many reactions - including DNA repair. This study "tested the hypothesis that magnesium deficiency either on its own or in conjunction with high homocysteine (Hcy) induces DNA damage in vivo in humans." ✳️ The conclusion: "The results obtained in the present study indicate for the first time that low in vivo levels of magnesium either on its own or in the presence of high Hcy increases DNA damage as evident by higher frequencies of MN and NPBs." 👉🏽 In other words, in addition to correcting Hcy with B vitamins B12, folate, and/or B6 we should also be monitoring and correcting Mg deficiency to protect DNA and enhance repair, Anti-Aging, and reduce chronic disease risk. Not sure I needed another excuse to focus on Mg monitoring, intake and supplementation - but this is an intriguing one regardless. Curious to hear your thoughts in the comments below 👇🏽! Link to the original article: https://lnkd.in/eNJ7n5qc #nutrition #Antiaging #integrativemedicine #pharmacist

CoQ10 is a powerhouse for cellular energy!⁠ ⁠ In supplement form, there two formulations available of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)⁠ ⁠ ✨ Ubiquinone is the oxidized form of CoQ10, commonly found in most supplements.⁠ ⁠ 🌟 Ubiquinol is the active, antioxidant form making a little more easily absorbed and utilized by the body.⁠ ⁠ Normally, your body converts ubiquinone into ubiquinol, easy peezy. So we Cana assume supplementing with Ubiqinone is sufficient and cost-effective strategy ✔️ But taking ubiquinol directly may offer better bioavailability—meaning the body absorbs and uses it more efficiently.⁠ ✴️ Theoretically, that's awesome -- BUT the research is mixed on the added benefits ⁠ So here are my thoughts... For those with: ✔️ Chronic conditions, especially impacting absorption or metabolism ✔️ Taking certain medications (like statins) ✔️ Or with specific (and time-sensitive) health goals like heart health or fertility 👉🏽 Ubiquinol *might* be the better choice for enhanced benefits IF the cost is reasonable/accessible ✨️ Since ubiquinone is more cost-effective, I might consider ubiquinol for an extra boost in absorption and efficacy as a loading dose and then swap if long-term therapy is indicated to help manage costs.⁠ Here's a couple of resources: 🔹️PMID: 32380795 https://lnkd.in/ePxMhvNQ 🔹️PMID: 32188111 https://lnkd.in/eTZfNNgT FYI new blog on drug-induced nutrient depeltions (DIND) is live now [🔗 in bio https://lnkd.in/eac5-62a] Curious if you've compared the two or have additional clinical considerations to add to the conversation in the comments 👇🏽 #pharmacist #functionalmedicine #nutrition #hearthealth #coq10 ⁠

One of my favorite parts of teaching nutrition & Functional Medicine to clinicians are the incredible questions and discussions that follow! I gave a talk this week about Hypertension... for background we covered: 1️⃣ Guidelines for medical management 💊 2️⃣ Foundations for diet and lifestyle 🥗 3️⃣ Therapeutic foods and nutrients 🧄 4️⃣ Herbal interventions 🌿 5️⃣ Mechanisms like NO production, microbiome, and oxidative stress 🤓 I got an excellent question about the impact of mouthwash on high blood pressure. The link 👉🏽 the oral microbiome The mouth is part of the GI - and just like the gut, the mouth has a spectrum of protective bacteria 🦠. The mouthwash most of us use notoriously disrupts the oral microbiome. ✴ There's a handful of microbial strains that have been found to be are protective and then a few that can overgrowth and as a consequence can drive HTN (and cardiovascular risk). Nitric oxide (NO) is a naturally produced compound that can relax the blood vessels (vasodilator) and acts as an antioxidant. Research suggests that a loss of NO production leads to the development of hypertension ➡️ In fact we can measure search salivary NO and predict hypertension risk 👉🏽 Some research also suggests that oral microbiome contributes to CV health because it can stabilize nitric oxide (NO). By protecting the microbiome we can protect NO. Here are a couple of references 👩🏻🏫 📑 https://lnkd.in/e9ymcauT 📑 https://lnkd.in/eD4v7JTT 📑https://lnkd.in/eQfqpM8E Curious your thoughts - keep the conversation going in the comments 👇🏽! #hearthealth #Hypertension #functionalmedicine #microbiome #pharmacist 📸 Behind the scenes Tue 8/13

High blood pressure is sneaky and can contribute to complications like cardiovascular, kidney, and cognitive decline. And too often the nutrition recommendations focus only on just sodium and potassium... But we are missing a key opportunity for a more holistic approach 🥗 ⁠ ⁠ Let's review the evidence-based dietary strategies for managing hypertension: ⁠ 🔹 Fiber: Awesome for CV health in general - evidence suggests that supporting a healthy microbiome with fiber can play a major role in controlling blood pressure. ⁠ 🔹 Fermented foods: Sauerkraut and Kimchi are packed with probiotics that support gut health and can be effective in regulating blood pressure. A meta analysis of over 20,000 Koreans eating Kimchi regularly, found benefits on HTN and the sodium. Had no significant negative impacts. ⁠ 🔹 Omega-3s: Essential fatty acids (EFA) have protective benefits for CV health, insulin resistance, and have been shown to lower blood preasure. Think salmon, mackerel, flaxseeds, and walnuts. ⁠ ⁠ 🔹 Polyphenols: These phyto compounds act as antioxidants. For example green tea, berries, dark chocolate, and compounds like resveratrol found in grapes are powerful therapeutic foods that can protect blood vessels.⁠ ⁠ 🔹  Lycopene: Tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit are packed with lycopene, a powerhouse antioxidant. We associate it with eye health, but there's evidence it may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications related to hypertension. ⁠ 🔹 Potassium: NHANES data suggests that 98% of Americans might be deficient in potassium 🤯 This might one of the biggest contributors to HTN because potassium helps balance sodium to keep your blood pressure in check. Its not just about reducing sodium, but balancing electrolytes including potassium. ⁠ 🔹 Garlic & Ginger: These kitchen staples do more than just add flavor—they help relax blood vessels, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation and blood vessel health. ⁠Both have been shown to be effective for lowering blood pressure. 🤓 Did any of these surprise you? Lets keep the conversation going in the comments below 👇🏽! ⁠ References: ⁠ PMID: 29102544⁠ PMID: 31387262⁠ PMID: 29189735⁠ Ethn. Food 10, 5 (2023). https://lnkd.in/eR53pGWH ⁠ ⁠ #hypertension #fxmed #pharmacist

GREAT post by Caia Taback - I'm curious your experiences in the workplace? 👇🏽 #genderbias #womeninhealthcare #womenintech

Clinicians 📢 CE/CME opportunity ✨️ 👩🏻🏫 Join me tomorrow for a conversation on a truely holistic approach to hypertension - we'll include nutrition and herbs 🌿 (along with a brief refresher on first line pharmaceutical management) Thank you Gaia Herbs PRO for your ongoing support of high quality continuing education! #pharmacist #integrativemedicine #hypertension

I'm here at Cardinal Health RBC event (in Chicago, in case the Gilded Age sign doesn't give it away 😉) Big thank you to National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) for coordinating the CE sessions and inviting me to present today 👩🏻🏫 ✨️ My topic was about practical application of nutrition and supplement ingredients into community pharmacy practice. I get so jazzed talking with my pharmacy people about integrating nutrition and FxMed into their practice. I talked to pharmacists today from GA, CA, NC, various parts of the Midwest and South, as well as NJ (woot woot 😀)... I was so I spired by their energy and enthusiasm to provide better guidance on nutraceuticals to safely and effectively improve their patients and communities' health 🌿❤️ Heading back home today feeling really energized about the future for pharmacy! #pharmacist #nutrition ##lifestylemedicine #functionalmedicine