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Allergy Research Group ® Newsletter | Summer 2022

Supplemental Care for Glucose Regulation The Glandular Corner: Pancreas

Common Nutritional Challenges Within the Senior Population CoQ10: Why Form and Delivery Mechanism Are Important

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Supplemental Care for Glucose Regulation

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A look at several evidence-based nutrients aimed at regulating glucose levels, improving insulin function, and lowering HbA1c levels

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The Glandular Corner: Pancreas Linda Isaacs, MD, discusses pancreatic glandular therapies, including their history and current clinical applications

Common Nutritional Challenges Within the Senior Population A deep dive into common dietary hardships facing patients of advanced age, and the subsequent deficiencies that should be addressed in this cohort

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CoQ10: Why Form and Delivery Mechanism Are Important We discuss the bioavailability challenges common with CoQ10 supplements while comparing the benefits of multiple delivery mechanisms and available forms for supplementation

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From the Editor Summer is typically a season where people spend more time outdoors. Exercise is up, as people look to gain that extra edge in fitness. Warmer and longer days also typically mean barbecue season and not-so-healthy food choices. Ergo, we wanted to take a closer look at dietary, lifestyle, nutraceutical, and herbal interventions to improve glucose and insulin sensitivity. Linda Isaacs, MD, also discusses the benefits of pancreas glandular in this issue's, The Glandular Corner.

We also take a look at seniors’ nutritional needs, which are often overlooked. We address why seniors may need more nutrients than one realizes, particularly as physiology declines in the golden years.

Lastly, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential nutrient vital to energy production in our cells’ mitochondria. In fact, according to a 2021 survey from ConsumerLab.com, CoQ10 was the fourth most popular supplement in the U.S.1 However, when it comes to bioavailability, not all CoQ10s are created equal. So, we take a deep dive into the literature to see where one’s money is well spent in the race for the best CoQ10 delivery.

Yours in Health, Dr. Todd A. Born, ND, CNS

Editor-in-Chief 1 ConsumerLab.com. Consumers Returned to Pre-Pandemic Supplement Usage in 2021, ConsumerLab Survey Reveals [Internet]. White Plains (NY): ConsumerLab.com, LLC; 2021 [cited 2022 Apr 11]. Available from: https://www.consumerlab.com/news/consumers-returned-to-prepandemic-supplement-uses/02-24-2022/

Editor-in-Chief Todd A. Born, ND, CNS

Executive Editor Meagan Purdy, ND

Copy Editor Katie Van Amburg

Graphic Designer Matt Ivan

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