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The Health Edge: The Metabolic Tune-Up

Leave a comment January 20, 2016 Mark Pettus

In this episode of The Health Edge, John and Mark discuss the concept of the “metabolic tune-up”. They examine critical micronutrients, often insufficient to meet the needs of optimal metabolic and mitochondrial function. In addition they discuss commonly used supplements as a “mitochondrial cocktail”.

Show Notes Metabolic Tune Up


The Health Edge: Magnesium and Health

Leave a comment January 14, 2016 Mark Pettus

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In this episode of The health Edge Mark and John discuss the critical role magnesium plays in human health and resilience. They discuss testing, best food sources for magnesium and supplement consideration.

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The Health Edge: Magnesium and Health

Leave a comment January 14, 2016 Mark Pettus

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss the critical role magnesium plays in human health and resilience. They discuss testing, best food sources for magnesium and supplement consideration.


The Health Edge: Sodium and Salt…Where’s the sweet spot?

Leave a comment January 7, 2016 Mark Pettus

In this episode of The Health Edge John and Mark review current guidelines for sodium restriction. They look at recent clinical research and place current guidelines into a different risk-benefit analysis.

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Sodium, Potassium Intake and Cardiovascular Events

Cochrane Review- Reduced Dietary salt for the prevention of cardiovascular disease


The Health Edge: Salt and Sodium, where are the risks?

1 Comment January 7, 2016 Mark Pettus

In this episode of The Health Edge John and Mark review current guidelines for sodium restriction. They look at recent clinical research and place current guidelines into a different risk-benefit analysis.


There is a sweet spot for salt intake.

Leave a comment January 6, 2016 John Bagnulo

http://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa1311889

http://www.cochrane.org/CD009217/VASC_reduced-dietary-salt-for-the-prevention-of-cardiovascular-disease


The Health Edge: Cholesterol and Statins…What do I do?

Leave a comment December 31, 2015 Mark Pettus

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In this episode of The Health Edge Mark reviews the 2013 cholesterol management guidelines. Mark looks at the clinical trials using statins for primary and secondary prevention and offers some perspective on risk-benefit based on the studies.

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The Health Edge: Cholesterol and Statins…What do I do?

Leave a comment December 31, 2015 Mark Pettus

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark reviews the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2013 cholesterol management guidelines. Mark looks at the clinical trials using statins for primary and secondary prevention and offers some perspective on risk-benefit based on the studies. 


The Health Edge 45: Medicinal Cannabis

1 Comment December 23, 2015 Mark Pettus

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In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review the mechanisms and medicinal effects of cannabis.

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The Health Edge 45: Medicinal Cannabis

Leave a comment December 23, 2015 Mark Pettus

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review the mechanisms and medicinal effects of cannabis.


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