Posts by Nattha Wannissorn, PhD

Carbohydrates have become a controversy lately in the nutrition world. You may have seen phrases like “insulin resistance” or “low carb diet”, or people wearing little continuous glucose monitoring devices on their arms to track their blood sugar. But why all the fuss over something as common as carbs?

In the previous article, we defined terms like carbohydrate and glucose tolerances. In this article, we explore other factors that can affect how well your body handles carbs, how genes and lifestyle factors can play a role, and more.

From digesting and absorbing nutrients to even regulating your immune system, the microbiome has many influential effects on your overall health and well-being. While many things can influence the microorganisms…

What are Medicinal Mushrooms? Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional cultures for their potential health benefits. These mushrooms contain bioactive compounds that support various aspects of well-being,…

Could your weight loss struggles and diet failure be genetic?

In this article, we focus on specific genes involved in weight regulation. But, it’s important to understand that while genes do factor in, they are often not black and white. They are also something you can’t control.

Vitamin D has gained significant traction recently for supporting health and well-being beyond bone health. But despite how important it is, a staggering number of people worldwide have low or…

In this part you will discover the invaluable insights offered by the magnesium tests available.

In this article, part 1, we will cover why it’s hard to accurately measure whole-body magnesium status. In the next article, part 2, we’ll discuss the best tests for magnesium, along with their pros and cons.