by PrevMedHealth | Sep 19, 2020 | Prediabetes & Diabetes
Have you heard about Saxenda and Victoza? Saxenda is a weight loss medication, while Victoza is a diabetes medication. These 2 drugs are the same, though. Both brands refer to the same drug that goes by the generic name “liraglutide.” And liraglutide is one of those...
by PrevMedHealth | Sep 11, 2020 | Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
“There are few things that humble me more than my complete and utter buffoonery when it comes to HDL lipidology…” – Peter Attia “It’s true of all of us.” – Thomas Dayspring (Attia, 2020) Thomas Dayspring is a nationally recognized lipidologist. That...
by PrevMedHealth | Sep 3, 2020 | Plaque, Supplements
Serrapeptase is hailed as a natural anti-inflammatory, with lots of promise and with no side effects. It is also claimed to have an effect against the build-up of cardiovascular (CV) plaque. In this post, let’s look at serrapeptase, how it works, and whether there is...
by PrevMedHealth | Aug 28, 2020 | Supplements
Magnesium is an important micronutrient. It has got a lot of press lately for different reasons. Its most common form is perhaps Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate. It’s not the same as table salt or sodium chloride. People usually use magnesium sulfate as a purgative or...
by PrevMedHealth | Aug 22, 2020 | Prediabetes & Diabetes, Supplements
Glucose can be a big problem. Up to 3/4 of heart attacks and strokes in my patient population are occurring because of insulin resistance and/or full-blown diabetes. A blood sugar level of 140 mg/dL or more damages our eyes, tendons, pancreas, kidneys, and...
