Northern Nutritionals

Tag: anemia

  • Assessing for Mitochondrial Dysfunction: A Lab-Based Approach

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    Karline Jensen
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    When a client’s symptoms point toward possible mitochondrial dysfunction, I like to start with labs they’re likely to already have on hand — a CBC and CMP — before moving on to more specialized testing. Here’s how I approach that process. Starting With the CMP From the comprehensive metabolic panel, I look at bicarbonate, albumin,…

  • When Your TSH Is Normal But…

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    Karline Jensen
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    If your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is normal but you still feel exhausted, cold, and foggy, you are not imagining things. TSH is a useful screening tool, but it does not tell the whole story of thyroid function. Research points to several nutrient deficiencies and inflammatory conditions that can disrupt thyroid hormone levels — and…