📄 Lande, 2020 — J Am Osteopath Assoc
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Clinical Goal: Electrolyte Optimization & Morning Cortisol
Science-backed electrolyte mix with 1000mg sodium, 200mg potassium, 60mg magnesium. No sugar, no fillers. The first thing I drink every morning before coffee to support stress response and cellular hydration.
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Medium-chain triglyceride metabolism and ketone production
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Thorne
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Clinical Goal: Ketone-Based Brain Fuel
Medium-chain triglycerides bypass normal fat digestion and convert directly to ketones — immediate, clean brain fuel. Supports metabolic flexibility and sustained cognitive energy without glucose spikes.
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Trace mineral and electrolyte balance research
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Clinical Goal: Trace Mineral Foundation
Unrefined ancient sea salt with 60+ trace minerals. Replaces stripped table salt and supports electrolyte balance, stress response, and mineral intake at a fraction of supplement costs.
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Insulin sensitivity, immune modulation, and neurotransmitter synthesis
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Clinical Goal: Metabolic & Immune Foundation
High-potency vitamin D3 for documented insufficiency. Essential for insulin sensitivity, immune modulation, and neurotransmitter synthesis. NSF Certified for Sport.
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Over 300 enzymatic reactions including glucose metabolism
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Thorne
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Clinical Goal: Enzymatic & Metabolic Cofactor
Cofactor for over 300 enzymatic reactions including glucose metabolism, immune response, and thyroid function. Zinc deficiency is common in psychiatric populations and correlates with metabolic dysfunction.
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📄 Mah & Pitre, 2021 — BMC Complement Med Ther
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Clinical Goal: Magnesium for Insulin Sensitivity
Magnesium L-Threonate crosses the blood-brain barrier, but magnesium in general is critical for insulin signaling and glucose metabolism. Over 50% of Americans are deficient.
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