Vitamins | Dr. Chad Edwards

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

February 4, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

Good sources: meats, liver, nuts, whole and enriched grains. Some niacin can be synthesized from tryptophan (inefficient). DRI: 12-16 mg/d Functions: Co-enzyme formation (NAD+ and NADP), fatty acid metabolism, and decrease serum cholesterol. It is the most potent agent to increase serum HDL at doses 100 times the RDA (but many people can’t tolerate the [...]

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

February 3, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

Riboflavin is needed for the formation of flavin mononucleotide (FMN, seen in Complex I of the ETS) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD, from Step 6 of the Krebs). Below is a diagram that shows their structures. Riboflavin is light-sensitive! That’s why you won’t see milk in a clear bottle or container. Good sources: Milk, eggs, [...]

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Thiamine (B1) Functions

February 2, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

The active form of thiamine is thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) which is essential for the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA and Step 4 of the Kreb’s cycle. It is also essential for the conversion of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (one of the glycolysis intermediates) to ribose-3-phosphate. Good sources: Sunflower seeds, liver, pork, whole and enriched grains, and dried [...]

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Vitamin A

February 1, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

Vitamin A overview with information on biochemistry, composition, sources, functions, and toxicity.

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Introduction to Vitamins

January 31, 2010 By Doc 1 Comment

This post is a general introduction to vitamins with basic vitamin class information and definitions.

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How To Know If You’re Getting Enough Vitamins

If you know me at all then you know that I’m a huge proponent of proper nutrition. It is one of the cornerstones of my ‘Healthy Trinity’ which is the foundation of optimizing health. The Functional Medicine approach to nutrition means that each person has an adequate & functional nutritional status. We have to have [...]

The Mismanaged Thyroid (Gland & Hormones)

I had a patient the other day, I’ll call her Sally, who was a new patient and had been recommended by a friend. She told me that she didn’t fell right. She felt as though “something was wrong” and “I don’t feel like I used to feel.” She told me she had been to several [...]

The Vertical Auto Profile (VAP) Test For Cholesterol

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in the U.S. There are a number of factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease and cholesterol is the most often blamed contributor. I do not believe that elevated cholesterol causes heart disease but I do believe that there is probably a correlation. Since my primary goal is [...]

Gymnema Sylvestre – Diabetes Cure?

Gymnema sylvestre (GS) is an Ayurvedic herb that has been used for centuries to help control blood sugar levels. It is native to central and southern Indian tropical forests. The U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) find “good scientific evidence” that GS is useful in controlling blood sugar [...]

Fish Oil Is A Great Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

I have discussed this topic multiple times in the past and believe that there are significant benefits to supplementing with Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3′s & Fish Oil are some of the most common supplements that I see patients using. The problem is that they aren’t getting the right stuff. There are 2 fatty acids that [...]