In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review a recent study linking alcohol intake with health outcomes. This Lancet study sheds a different light than what current recommendations in the US suggest is a safe threshold.

Lancet April 2018: Risk thresholds for alcohol consumption- combined analysis of individual-participant data for 599912 current drinkers in 83 prospective studies

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the critical importance of Vitamin K2, the forgotten vitamin. They review food sources, mechanisms of action and clinical research that supports the link between healthy vitamin K intake (100-200 mcg/day) and reductions in risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Rotterdam Study

Coronary Calcium

Vitamin K2 and Vascular Calcification

Vitamin K2 and Bone Health

Chris Masterjohn PhD Vitamin K2 Sources/Resources

Vitamins K1 and K2- The Emerging Group of Vitamins Required for Human Health

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John share some thoughts on the importance of trace minerals e.g. Boron, Selenium and Chromium and health.

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the importance of balancing protein needs.

Insulin-like growth factor-(IGF)-axis, inflammation, and glucose intolerance among older adults

Human conditions of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) deficiency

Both Low and High Serum IGF-I Levels Associate with Cancer Mortality in Older Men

Red Meat CVD Meta 2010

Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor I Mediates Effects of Exercise on the Brain

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss some recent medical headlines of interest.