Nutrition plays a foundational role in our health, affecting nearly every system in the body. The nutrients we consume fuel cellular processes, support immune function, and provide the building blocks for growth and repair. A balanced diet along with supplementation with vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve energy levels, and promote mental well-being. Many diseases have been linked with micronutrient deficiencies. Providing the body with nutrients helps it function optimally and protects against conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and inflammation.
Epigenetics, the study of how lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and environmental exposures can influence gene expression, adds another layer to our understanding of nutrition’s impact on health. Epigenetic mechanisms can turn certain genes “on” or “off” based on external factors. For instance, nutrients like folate, vitamin B12, and polyphenols found in fruits and vegetables can affect epigenetic marks, potentially reducing the expression of genes linked to disease.
The interplay between nutrition and epigenetics underscores the importance of a personalized approach to health. We can potentially influence gene expression in ways that protect against disease and promote longevity. This growing field of research emphasizes that we’re not merely passive recipients of our genetic inheritance; we can actively engage in habits that enhance health, resilience, and overall quality of life. Understanding this connection empowers us to take control of our wellness on a deeper level.
Q: Is there an easy way to test my nutritional status?
A: Yes. There are several simple tests that allow vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants.
Q: Is it common to be deficient in vitamins today?
A: Yes, very. Take vitamin D for example. This is done via blood test and an extremely high percentage of the population is testing low on vitamin D. A significant body of evidence now shows many health benefits of vitamin D. It is essential for maintaining normal nervous system function, immune system function and has been shown to play a role in preventing cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, vitamin D may play a role in osteoporosis, alzheimers, cancer and several other diseases.
Q: What types of vitamin treatments do you offer?
A: Most deficiencies can simply be corrected with oral supplementation. We also offer several IV therapies for nutritional support such as multivitamin, felice, gaby, myers cocktails, vitamin C IVs, and others. IV nutrition has the advantage of immediate effect, it bypasses the gut and therefore any absorption issues, and larger doses can be used safely.