Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself from infection, injury, or other insults. Chemical signaling molecules called ‘eicosanoids’ are responsible for creating pain, heat, swelling, and redness. Eicosanoids are made from fatty acids, or dietary fats. We’ve all heard of fish oil and omega-3s being important when it comes to lowering inflammation. But why?

In today’s episode, we break down the inflammatory cascade, explain how fatty acids are involved, and we answer the question ‘What in the world is an eicosanoid!?’

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:20 What are eicosanoids?
• 6:05 Fatty acids and the inflammatory cascade
• 9:10 Lipoxygenase (LOX) and cyclooxygenase (COX)
• 10:00 The COX eicosanoids – prostanoids and thromboxane
• 12:10 Leukotrienes, lipoxins, resolvins, and LOX
• 13:15 Aspirin, fish oil, and heart disease
• 16:30 Question of the Day
  • How should we measure fatty acids?

Additional Resources:

NutrEval

Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids - Bloodspot

The omega-3 index as a risk factor for coronary heart disease

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If you are worried about keeping your bones strong, there’s more to the story than taking calcium supplements. Vitamin D and vitamin K work together to support strong, healthy bones. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from food, which is essential for building and maintaining bone density. But without enough vitamin K—particularly vitamin K2—that calcium might not end up where it's needed. Vitamin K2 activates proteins that help direct calcium into bones and teeth while keeping it out of soft tissues like arteries. In other words, vitamin D gets the calcium in, and vitamin K makes sure it goes to the right place.

In today’s episode, we discuss the important relationship between vitamin D and vitamin K. These 2 fat-soluble vitamins collaborate to support bone density – there’s more to bone health than calcium!

Today on The Lab Report:

• 4:15 Fat-soluble vitamins
• 6:00 Vitamin D recap
• 9:35 Bone remodeling
• 12:05 All about Vitamin K
• 15:50 Calcium isn’t the whole story
• 18:25 D3/K2 and cardiovascular health
• 20:15 Other factors that contribute to bone health
• 22:40 Question of the Day
  • Do problems with fat digestion cause vitamin deficiency?

Additional Resources:

Genova Connect

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Zombie cells, scientifically known as senescent cells, are damaged or aged cells that refuse to die when they should. Instead, they linger in the body, releasing harmful chemicals that can trigger inflammation and accelerate aging. These cells have been linked to a range of age-related diseases, including arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer.

Dive into the eerie world of 'Zombie Cells' on our latest episode! Uncover how these undead cells wreak havoc in our bodies and what cutting-edge research reveals about their role in aging and disease.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 4:15 Cell turnover, apoptosis, and autophagy vs. zombie cells
• 7:30 What triggers zombie cells to form and what are telomeres?
• 10:15 Age-related diseases and inflammation
• 12:15 Senolytics and strategies to clear zombie cells
• 17:30 Just practice naturopathic medicine
• 18:30 Rules to survive a zombie apocalypse

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