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Vitamin Profile Update! |
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Due to recent research on the benefits of gamma tocopherol, which include, anti-inflammatory effects, scavengers of ROS, enhanced platelet eNOS activity, improved lipid profile and reduced platelet activity,1,2 both alpha and gamma tocopherols are now listed in the vitamin panel.
1. Traber MG, Kayden HJ. Preferential incorporation of alpha-tocopherol vs gamma-tocopherol in human lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr. 1989;49(3):517-526.
2. Dietrich M, Traber MG, Jacques PF, Cross CE, Hu Y, Block G. Does gamma-tocopherol play a role in the primary prevention of heart disease and cancer? A review. J Am Coll Nutr. Aug 2006; 25(4): 292-299.
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| Dr. Sherry Rogers on Detox |
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Check out Dr. Sherry Rogers' Total Wellness newsletter articles and books, such as Tired or Toxic and Detox or Die for more on detoxification! |
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| Volume 2, Issue 10 |
November 2007 |
Greetings!
As November rolls on Metametrix has continued to roll out new test updates and educational materials. For those of you attending IFM-AFMCP in Atlanta this month, please join us for a special lab tour and reception presented at the new Metametrix state-of-the-art facility. Please stop by our booth at the conference or call for more information. Read on for updates on GI EffectsSM and our Vitamin Profile or learn about Toxicants and Detoxification! |
| GI EffectsSM Update |
 Clarifying some points
We at Metametrix would like to express our gratitude for the overwhelming positive response we have received since the launch of our new GI Effects Stool Profiles this past April! With your feedback, and our continued efforts to remain on the cutting edge of science, we are providing the most cost effective, comprehensive and sensitive GI function test in the industry.
Because this technology is so revolutionary, we would like to clarify some points that may have caused some confusion. Read on...
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| Detoxification |
Learn more on Toxicants and Detoxification, including risk factors and clinical symptoms for detoxification insufficiency or heavy metal toxic burden. Further, take a look at laboratory tests available to measure toxin exposure, removal, and protection in a great new table excerpted from the new edition of Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine. Additional resources also provide quick links for quality research on this topic. Read "Toxicants and Detoxification" below!
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| Teleconference Series |
Based on your feedback we have decided to implement some changes to the teleconference series! Beginning in early 2008 the teleconference series will switch to a web based presentation series. Watch for more updates over the next few months!
Laboratory Markers of Toxins and Detoxification
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We hope you have enjoyed learning more about Detoxification and some of our testing updates this month. In December we will be covering "Holiday Health" with more special features on vitamins and other nutritional profiles! If you would like more information on any of our testing services or educational resources please give us a call at 800-221-4640 or visit our website at www.metametrix.com.
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Metametrix Clinical Laboratory |
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