Case Study.

Female (60s): Addressing COPD, fibromyalgia, and more with nutritional excellence.

Achieved improvements in COPD, fibromyalgia, and hypothyroidism, with notable reductions in insulin resistance and cardiovascular risks.

Results After 7 Months.

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Medical Data.

Marker
Initial Result
Improved Result
Healthy Range

Vitamin B12

472

690

> 600

RBC Zinc

8.58

10.17

> 9

RBC Selenium

204

292

> 250

ApoB

63

49

< 80

Insulin Resistance Score

18

3

< 10

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Results Summary.

  • Improvement in micronutrients using a food-first approach.
  • Significant reduction in the CardioIQ Insulin resistance score and further lowering of ApoB for cardiovascular risk reduction.

Initial Diagnosis.

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Diagnosis.

  • COPD
  • GERD/IBS
  • Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Smoking
  • Symptom score: 170
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Meds & Supplements.

  • Pepcid, Buspirone HCL
  • Protonix, Zetia
  • Armour Thyroid, Duloxetine HCL
  • Bupropion HCL ER, Clonidine
  • Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tizanidine HCL, Allegra Allergy
  • Bentyl
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Health Goals.

  • Improve mood
  • Restorative sleep and feel rested in the morning
  • Be more active and function better overall

Treatment & Personalized Plan.

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Lab Results.

  • Gut Health findings (GI Effects/TrioSmart): Poor digestion, undergrowth dysbiosis, Proteus infection and Candida albicans overgrowth.
  • Labs show normal TSH but suboptimal FT3/4, low Iodine/Vitamin A/Iron/zinc, low normal selenium, thyroid antibodies negative.  
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Meds & Supplement Changes.

  • First Visit: Protonix Wean: Melatonin, Endozin, DGL
  • Vitamin D with K2 support
  • Adult ENT Pro, for sinus support
  • Discussed sleep-tracking options
  • Changed prenatal vitamin to support low nutrient findings
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Lifestyle Changes.

  • Add movement to her day
  • Switch from sweet tea to water
  • Stress resilience- breathwork, meditation
  • Diet focused
  • Slow return to physical activity
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Nutrition Plan.

  • Collagen shake, include afternoon protein shake
  • Hold nut butters in favor of ghee / MCT oil
  • Work on veggie prep planning from Whole Foods / Trader Joe's, with an eye for orange foods (Vitamin A)
  • Add Brazil nuts-3x/week, pumpkins seeds or pumpkin seed powder in a shake or oatmeal. Also, dulse or gamasio for sprinkling on salads.
  • Mito Food list given to support energy production

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