Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC
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PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) and Upper Respiratory Viruses
A new study entitled, The Efficacy of Palmitoylethanolamide (Levagen+) on the Incidence and Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection-A Double Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial aimed t
Mold Toxicity and Ginkgo Biloba
A new paper entitled Isorhamnetin protects porcine oocytes from zearalenone-induced reproductive toxicity through the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway investigated the effects of a natural flavonoid calle
Long COVID, Thromboinflammation and Immune Dysregulation
A new paper published in the journal Science entitled, Persistent complement dysregulation with signs of thromboinflammation in active Long Covid sheds light on the causes of Long COVID. The auth
Ginkgo Biloba’s Antiviral Properties
Ginkgo biloba, known for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Asia. Ginkgo biloba is often touted as an herb for brain health, such a
3-Day Gut Reset Elemental Diet
For people with food sensitivities and chronic digestive disorders, the holiday season can be tough. Invitations to indulge in forbidden foods are everywherefrom checkout lines and television ads to
Long COVID and Grapeseed Extract
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) or long-haul COVID, refers to a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms or develop new symptoms after re
Long COVID and Mango Fruit Powder
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can severely damage the bodys circulatory vessels, which inhibits oxygen, hormones, and nutrients from getting to vital body tissues. Patients with Long
Long COVID and Ginkgo biloba
5 case reports were reported in an excellent paper on ginkgo biloba and Long COVID symptoms. Patients with Long COVID were given 80 mg of ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) twice a day. Patient 1 t
Upper Respiratory Infections and PEA (palmitoylethanolamide)
The endogenous compound PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) is a natural anti-inflammatory agent which works in affiliation with the endocannabinoid system to help modulate pain. PEA was first discovered in t
Long COVID, PEA and Luteolin
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a naturally occurring endocannabinoid-like lipid mediator naturally found in many plants. PEA is analgesic, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, antipyretic, antiepileptic