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Blog posts cover a variety of topics, including: ingredient & research FAQs, news & updates, product & service announcements, plus discounts & special offers. We also highlight recently published pages, educational articles and videos, and new resources as they become available.

April 19, 2023

FAQs: NAC

What is N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)?N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a modified form of the amino acid cysteine, which is found in dietary protein sources such as meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. To a lesser extent, you can also get NAC from plant-based sources such as garlic, onions, broccoli,...
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March 30, 2023

Wholesale for Practitioners

Practitioners can now create a wholesale account on BioSpec's website.
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June 5, 2021

Neuropathy Awareness Week

Diabetic Neuropathy: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic ApproachesBy Dr. Melissa Mitchell, DC, CFMPPeripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week is observed in early May each year. An estimated 30 million people in the United States alone experience symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, which is a condition most commonly related to diabetes. Considering diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common etiology,...
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January 21, 2021

JANUARY: National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness around the world. The most common form of glaucoma in the US and worldwide is age related, open-angle glaucoma, which is the form most typically identified when discussing the disease.1 Over time, a buildup of pressure within the eye damages the...
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December 22, 2020

NEWSLETTER – DEC 2020 – Vitamins D and K

D & K combined for Bone, Vascular HealthNews & Science Behind Formulas  •  Resources & Links  •  Discount & OffersFree Download » Bio D/K Plus (pdf)Consider Vitamin K!Several vitamin K-dependent proteins serve essential roles in bone and cardiovascular health.⁴  Vitamin K1 and K2 are needed as cofactors to activate these...
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September 30, 2020

NEWSLETTER – SEPT 2020 – Probiotics

Probiotics and Gastrointestinal HealthNews & Science Behind Formulas  •  Related Resources & Links  •  Monthly Discount & OffersWhy are probiotics and GI health so important?Functional health essentially starts in the gut. Literally. The GI system is at the core of digestion, nutrient absorption, and removal of biological waste...
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August 24, 2020

NEWSLETTER – AUG 2020 – Methylation

Methylation plays a part in so many physiologic processes and when altered, can contribute to the progression of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and other health issues. Factors such as environmental toxins, heavy metals, medications, stress, diet, infection and inflammation can all affect methylation capacity.
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July 17, 2020

NEWSLETTER – JULY 2020 – Oxidative Stress

Oxidative Stress: The Hormone ConnectionNews & Science Behind Formulas  •  Related Resources & Links  •  Monthly Discount & Other OffersDoes Diagnosis Really Matter?Oxidative Stress is a term that continues to garner greater attention and awareness among the general public and within mainstream medical practice. The term speaks to a...
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June 5, 2020

NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2020 – Neuropathy

Nutraceuticals in Focus: Peripheral NeuropathyNews & Science Behind Formulas  •  Related Resources & Links  •  Monthly Discount & Other OffersDiabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) represents a significant complication affecting roughly half of all diabetic patients. As such, it is important to be aware of modifiable risk factors, clinical symptoms, importance of...
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June 5, 2020

JUNE: Men’s Health Month

By Dr. Melissa Mitchell, DC, CFMPThe month of June is a time in which fathers are celebrated, so it is fitting that June is also the time in which we honor men’s health.  A health issue on the forefront of male health is the depletion of testosterone. The litany...
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April 29, 2020

NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2020 – IBS

April – IBS Awareness MonthBy Dr. Melissa Mitchell, DC, CFMPNews & Science Behind Formulas, Discounts & Offers, Resources & LinksAs April comes to a close, so does the observation of IBS month. The estimated 10-15% of adults in the US who suffer from IBS symptoms, however, will continue to live with...
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March 27, 2020

NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2020 – MS

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Education & Awareness MonthBy Dr. Melissa Mitchell, DC, CFMPNews & Science Behind Formulas | Gut & Immune Products | Resources & LinksAccording to a 2017 National MS Society study, there are nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States. The incidence and prevalence...
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