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05/25/2026

05/23/2026

https://info.bioticsresearch.com/researchforum/low-carb-for-type-2-diabetes?utm_campaign=Research%20Forum&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-82y186cOjfU6Au09WGFZVfYoxO4lFn3rLl-Y4oD3R98uTWD6jsP7qYxe74qebBh6m1NWCVY-q45eLkQYerr5GfwsT29qrsdofPx8pyDdPifniH_Us&_hsmi=419994053&utm_content=419994053&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=15965f03-84b2-4cab-82ec-dd0860964d60%7Cd3fe53bb-f0e4-4133-93f7-31b8e374dec2

Evidence continues to mount that dietary carbohydrate restriction can be beneficial for improving blood sugar control, including reversing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and prediabetes. A study published late last year in the journal Nutrients showed that a low-carb diet led to reversal of T2D and normaliza...

05/21/2026

Please help Kerr 4H make a difference by supporting the Helping Heroes service project. The deadline has been extended to May 24th!

05/20/2026

https://info.bioticsresearch.com/researchforum/alpha-lipoic-acid-neuropathy?utm_campaign=Research%20Forum&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Y6_tAxaT8BEHS3B8h6W-KCXBLEvtic6CHAdDIj-FG_WUkyZhFX4fGKM4S9ZmFIbVHFDQtix11ronK8sbXH5x4WR25gdTYtdVmVo0tyvV4sXGpBuM&_hsmi=417750291&utm_content=417750291&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=82dbfbb3-a442-4e13-8ab0-af3b15a35dfa%7Cf87932de-0264-4a7b-a7bb-0d01a42ed1d8

The journal Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome recently published a systematic review and meta-analysis on the use of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in the management of diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN). Fifteen randomized and controlled trials were included, and of the 23 outcomes evaluated, 19 showed a significa...

05/14/2026

https://blog.bioticsresearch.com/lead-the-gut?utm_campaign=Research%20Forum&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_BFqe5_p1ud5f8bvS0bUQ4_D5P0CPnzjTM2A7up_BemrI2dGHfFrZdaxq6Xa-Umn2_0CyPEeM2KEWTZWc1l6WAfFVgRUSqbaxwD_y45cqYRl7Nq-g&_hsmi=418804409&utm_content=418804409&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=3dca1979-99f8-4cea-ae46-0a0a5762e4f5%7C3ea75732-9e7d-4b8f-8b40-da6d606f776b

A recent (2025) review published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology provides an excellent summary of the effects of lead exposure on the gastrointestinal tract, including adverse impacts on microbial ecology and host metabolism, which promote systemic toxicity.

05/13/2026

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00717-8/fulltext

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously named polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS), affects one in eight women. However, the term PCOS is inaccurate, implying pathological ovarian cysts, obscuring diverse endocrine and metabolic features, and contributing to delayed diagnosis, fragme...

05/12/2026

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FDA says natural thyroid medicine is a biologic and pharmacies can no longer compound it. That’s not right.

05/11/2026

We are bringing a great program to Kerr County this summer! We are partnering with the Kendall County Extension Office to offer the Texas Youth Preparedness Initiative MyPI program. This is a great opportunity for your youth to learn how to be prepared for disasters, become CPR/AED certified, learn first aid techniques, weather awareness and so much more. You can scan the QR code for more information on the program. If your youth is interested, please call the Extension Office at 830-257-6568 or email Jennifer at jennifer.smith@ag.tamu.edu.

05/11/2026

https://www.casi.org/estrogen-methylation-histamine-perimenopause?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Wellness&utm_medium=email&utm_content=417704729&utm_source=hs_email

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, when a woman’s body begins to shift away from regular menstrual cycles. This stage of life often presents complex challenges for many women, as hormone levels can fluctuate significantly. While it can begin anywhere from a woman’s ...