Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — supplement safety

Inositol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in foods such as beans, grains, nuts, and fresh produce. Beyond its well-established role in insulin signalling and PCOS management, inositol has been studied extensively for its effects on mood and mental health. Clinical trials have demonstrated benefits in panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and binge eating. This guide reviews the evidence, explains how inositol influences neurotransmitter pathways, covers dosing and safety considerations, and explains why laboratory testing is the most reliable way to determine whether inositol supplementation is appropriate for you.

By Tracy Tranchitella, ND ZRT Laboratory. Naturopathic Therapy for Prevention and Support of Viral Illness: Part 1 – Quercetin The use of natural and alternative therapies for the prevention and treatment of viral infections focuses on key nutrients that inhibit viral entry, reduce viral replication and balance the inflammatory reaction to infection. While  avoiding exposure to SARS-CoV-2 is ideal, some may not be so lucky. Those who work with the public are at increased risk of contracting the virus; therefore, taking some reasonable precautions to decrease the chance of infection and reduce the severity if they do get the virus...