Fatty Acids | Dr. Chad Edwards

What’s Is An Omega-3 Fat?

March 9, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential component of proper nutrition. What are they and where does the name come from?

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How Resistant Starch Helps Weight Loss

March 1, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

Weight loss success can be increased by a greater intake of resistant starches. Here are 4 reasons that resistant starches assist with weight loss.

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Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP) is the Energy Currency for the Cell

February 2, 2010 By Doc 1 Comment

ATP is the energy currency of the cell and is produced through metabolism of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats.

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Insulin: Friend or Foe?

January 31, 2010 By Doc 2 Comments

Insulin has a number of essential functions. However, an excess of this vital hormone can be extremely detrimental.

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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 [...]