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Have you tried intermittent fasting and hated it, or didn't see the results you were looking for? If so, you might want to try a "fasting mimicking diet" featured in the article below.

This scientifically studied diet has been shown to lower body fat, visceral fat, blood pressure, insulin resistance, cholesterol, triglycerides and c-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.

If you have some challenges in those areas, or want to check your baseline levels and see if they could use improvement, please call Synergy at (757) 410-5462 to schedule an appointment.

https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-fast-mimicking-diet-fmd-1876699

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Neurology (JAMA Neurology) found 15 modifiable risk factors for young onset dementia. Here at Synergy we can help you with many of these so come see us if you're concerned!

Hendriks S, Ranson JM, Peetoom K, et al. Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia in the UK Biobank. JAMA Neurol. Published online December 26, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.4929

15 modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia.

Lower formal education
Lower socioeconomic status
The presence of two apolipoprotein E4 allele
Complete abstinence from alcohol
Alcohol use disorder
Social isolation
Vitamin D deficiency
High levels of C-reactive protein
Reduced handgrip strength
Hearing impairment
Orthostatic hypotension
Stroke
Diabetes
Heart disease

Do you or a friend or family member suffer with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)? This recently published study examined various nutritional supplements we have often used here at Synergy (in conjunction with lifestyle measures) to help our patients with the metabolic and ovulation consequences of PCOS. This is a free article on https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38025704/

If you're interested in taking a personalized, proactive approach to your health in 2024, give us a call!

Hu X, Wang W, Su X, Peng H, Tan Z, Li Y, Huang Y. Comparison of nutritional supplements in improving glycolipid metabolism and endocrine function in polycystic o***y syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. PeerJ. 2023 Nov 13;11:e16410. doi: 10.7717/peerj.16410. PMID: 38025704; PMCID: PMC10652859.If

Comparison of nutritional supplements in improving glycolipid metabolism and endocrine function in polycystic o***y syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis - PubMed Carnitine was relatively effective in reducing body mass, while chromium, Omega-3, and selenium were beneficial for improving glucose metabolism. Meanwhile, coenzyme Q10 was more efficacious for improving lipid metabolism. However, publication bias may exist, and more high-quality clinical randomize...