Sept. 23, 2024
Understanding and Addressing Vitamin D Resistance:
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Abstract
Vitamin D resistance, a condition where the body inadequately responds to vitamin D, can manifest in both hereditary and acquired forms. This paper examines the complexities of vitamin D resistance, highlighting the multifactorial nature of the condition, which involves genetic predispositions, lifestyle factors, infections, hormonal imbalances, and micronutrient deficiencies. Hereditary forms, though rare, typically involve mutations in the vitamin D receptor (VDR), while acquired resistance is increasingly common and often associated with chronic illnesses and environmental factors.
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The Pharmaceutical Redefinition of Blood Pressure
By Tracy Beanz & Michelle Edwards
For decades, blood pressure guidelines in the United States have been frequently revised. Each modification has subtly redefined what constitutes hypertension, which, in the United States, is the No. 1 risk fac…
Mitochondria: The Core of Exercise, Longevity, Heart Health, and Cancer Prevention
Richard Z. Cheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Introduction: From Gyms to Longevity Hubs
CrossFit and other forms of high-intensity training [1-3] have transformed fitness worldwide. Athletes in their 20s and 30s push limits, but often encounter plateaus: recovery…
