On the road with Functional Formularies: A Brief Travel Guide Posted on July 6, 2017 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on On the road with Functional Formularies: A Brief Travel Guide In wake of the solstice, summer is here at last! Whether you’re taking a day trip to the local beach, riding full steam ahead on a cruise liner, or hopping on that big jet plane to explore the vastness of Mother Earth; you may find yourself in need of a few tips on how to travel with Liquid Hope or Nourish. While we are not able to cover every possible scenario that you may experience in your travels, we can provide a bit of guidance for the more common situations that may arise as you escape ‘real life’ and enjoy some fun in the sun. Continue reading →
Patients with Mitochondrial Disorders Frequently Suffer Malnutrition Posted on July 3, 2017 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on Patients with Mitochondrial Disorders Frequently Suffer Malnutrition Revised 8/6/2020 A Dutch study published in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, revealed that those populations with neurodegenerative diseases caused by mitochondrial dysfunction are most often malnourished in at least a few to multiple macro and micronutrients. Mitochondrial pathology is at the core of many health conditions, most of which are on significant rise globally. Mitochondria require quite possibly the greatest nutritional support of any organelle within our cellular physiology. When nutrients are missing from an individual’s diet and mitochondria are unsupported, they start to burn out. Eventually, after there is sufficient damage, entire neurons start to collapse metabolically. It is this collapse that generates symptoms and ultimately underlying health conditions. Continue reading →
Probiotics, Fermented Foods and Metabolic Damage A Low Risk Insurance Plan Posted on June 6, 2017 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on Probiotics, Fermented Foods and Metabolic Damage A Low Risk Insurance Plan Most clinicians have at least a few foods that they are uncertain about with respect to whether or not they are supportive of their patient’s health. Certain whole grains, legumes, red meat, and fruit are all common suspects from one clinician to another. Thankfully, there are some things that can be offered to patients that can significantly increase the likelihood that a food or foods at any meal are metabolized more favorably. Continue reading →
Hidden Sources of Inflammation in Commercial Enteral Formulas: Looking beyond the sugar and chemicals Posted on June 1, 2017 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on Hidden Sources of Inflammation in Commercial Enteral Formulas: Looking beyond the sugar and chemicals There is a growing level of awareness around the increased risk for chronic disease and inflammatory-mediated conditions with sugar consumption. Many Liquid Hope and Nourish customers choose our organic, whole-food enteral formulas for this reason alone. Others have decided that there is no place for artificial ingredients or chemicals in their meal replacements or the diet of their critically ill loved ones. These are major issues with many commercial enteral formulas, whether the sugar is coming from corn syrup or fruit juice concentrates and whether the chemicals are preservatives, artificial flavors, or agrochemical residues. Lesser known hazards found in these formulas however, may be even more important to avoid. Continue reading →
More Good News About Chickpeas Posted on May 30, 2017 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on More Good News About Chickpeas Last month’s investigation into the metabolic effects of chickpea fiber showed that the nutritional powerhouse offers even greater benefits to the intestinal flora that we all want more of: Bifidobacterium. One of the key attributes to chickpeas is a unique type of fermentable fiber known as alpha-galactooligosccharide or alpha GOS. This fermentable fiber demonstrated consistent increases in butyrate production and had a number of favorable effects on a variety of biomarkers such as triglyceride, serum glucose, insulin, and glycated proteins that reflect processes such as insulin sensitivity and inflammation. While most fermentable fibers offer at least some benefit, more research is supporting the importance of fiber synergy as to offer food sources to multiple families of critical bacteria. This has led to a greater level of appreciation for the fiber found in whole plants as opposed to the types that are often added to fortified foods. None of the fiber found in Functional Formularies formulas is added; it is all naturally occurring in our organic, whole food ingredients. Continue reading →