by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 17, 2022 | Food-Based Approaches, Membership, Nutrition Therapy, Q&As
Types of Food Reactions This section will break down the types of food reactions we can have with IBD and which ones you can improve over time. Below this reviews food sensitivity testing and why you can save your money to avoid a print out of your most commonly...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 17, 2022 | Folate, Membership, Nutrients
About Folate: Folate is involved in a variety of processes in the body including generating energy from food, helping support stable mood, and even plays a role in immunity. Mood & Folate: Building block for many “feel-good” neurotransmitters such as serotonin,...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 17, 2022 | CoQ10, Membership, Nutrients
Function: Coenzyme Q-10 is involved in energy production within the mitochondria. In this capacity, coenzyme Q-10 facilitates the conversion food to energy that can be used by the body for activity. Coenzyme Q-10 is also a powerful antioxidant, facilitating the...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 17, 2022 | Copper, Membership, Nutrients
Function: Like most trace minerals, copper acts as an enzyme cofactor in several key metabolic processes in the body. Among its many functions, copper aids in the formation of bone, hemoglobin and red blood cells, therefore enabling the efficient transport of oxygen...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 17, 2022 | Calcium, Membership, Nutrients
Introduction: Calcium deficiency can manifest as bone loss disorders, tooth decay, depression and hypertension. Calcium can be decreased with vitamin D deficiency, high fat diets, high oxalate intake, fast motility in digestive tract, psychological stress, decreased...
