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02/12/2026

When it comes to heart disease, people focus on cholesterol levels. But, in Dr. Van's opinion, cholesterol looking at blood sugar is not as important as blood sugar. It's actually a better measure of heart health.

For educational purposes only. Ask your doctor for more information. Or make an appointment at ThriveX today!

02/04/2026

A patient saw Dr. Mary Van on WPLG news, discussing the dangers of buying peptides online.

The patient is a mom who is concerned her son is getting peptides that are unsafe.

Here, Dr. Van, a mom of two, explains the realities of buying peptides online. "I would be concerned," she says.

Hear what else she has to say about this national health concern and what a mom can do about it.

02/03/2026

February is American Heart Month, and it’s an important reminder that stress lives in the body, as well as the mind — affect your heart health.

And one of the most stressful places for women right now is family court.

As Dr. Mary Van explains, family court places women under extreme, sustained adrenal stress. When that happens, the body starts burning through its first line of defense: your hormones!

That can look like:

• insomnia
• memory loss and brain fog
• anxiety and mood changes
• exhaustion and loss of stamina
• increased inflammation

And this matters for your heart.

According to Dr. Van, and recent medical studies, women going through divorce (and custody battles) face a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks.

While protective moms are fighting for their children, their bodies are quietly paying the price. So, prioritizing self-care and supporting your biology is important to your survival.

To the moms in the fight: your health matters. 💕

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02/02/2026

Can you get NAD in a pill? Technically, yes, but it’s not ideal.⁠
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In this reel, Dr. Mary Van, Clinical Director at ThriveX, explains why. By definition, NAD is pure cellular energy, and when taken orally, much of it is lost during digestion before it can be used by the body.⁠
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That’s why delivery methods like nasal sprays or IV therapy are often used—to improve absorption and make NAD more readily available at the cellular level.⁠
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Press play to hear Dr. Van break down what actually works and why.⁠
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(Educational content only. Not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician to see what’s right for you.)⁠
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01/30/2026

01/26/2026

Think of mitochondria as your body’s battery.

In this reel, Mary Van, Clinical Director at ThriveX, explains how NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) helps recharge your body's battery at the cellular level. According to research supported by the NIH, NAD is an essential coenzyme found in every living cell. It plays a central role in cellular metabolism by helping mitochondria convert nutrients into ATP—the primary energy source for the body. NAD is also critical for mitochondrial function, DNA repair, and cellular resilience, and its levels naturally decline with age and chronic stress.



Educational content only. Not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician to see what’s right for you.

01/21/2026

01/19/2026

A ThriveX patient is having trouble losing weight. Dr. Mary Van explains the safest way for him to lose weight. ⁠
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01/15/2026

Did you know that peptides sold online are not the same? They actually come in very different “grades.” Some are not even fit for human consumption.

Here Dr. Mary Van explains what those vial labels really mean, and how you can avoid buying the “street meat” of peptides.

01/14/2026

We ask Dr. Mary Van, ThriveX's Clinical Director, about the 3 different GLPs. Knowing the difference can help you stay safe and healthy.

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