Functional Nutrition & Metabolic Health
Diet is the focus here—what goes on the plate and how it affects the body day to day. This section connects simple food choices to key systems: how protein and sulfur-rich foods (eggs, garlic, onions, broccoli) support methylation and mood; how added sugars—especially fructose from sweetened drinks and processed foods—can push the liver toward fat build-up and raise uric acid; how sunlight and vitamin D relate to immune readiness; how minerals like magnesium and potassium, along with an alkaline-leaning pattern of vegetables, support efficient kidney function; and how adequate sulfur helps the body make and recycle its main antioxidant, glutathione, for detox capacity and heart protection. The functional approach looks beyond calories to ask what a food does biochemically—how it shifts methylation, inflammation, and repair—and uses symptoms and labs to guide practical, sustainable eating.
Why Sulfur Matters
Dietary sulfur feeds methionine→homocysteine→cysteine and glutathione—central to oxidative balance and mood.
Homocysteine in Context
As a sulfur‑bearing amino acid, homocysteine can function like a “sulfur sink.” Labs and history guide remethylation vs transsulfuration support.
Endothelial & Liver Health
Perspectives on cholesterol‑sulfate, fructose metabolism, and vitamin D integrate with clinical decisions for heart & liver support.
Kidney Detox Basics
Foundations include alkaline‑leaning diet, hydration, mineral balance (e.g., citrate/alkali foods), and monitoring tolerance and labs.
Curated Experts & Summaries
Short overviews with one featured video each. Click through for plain‑English summaries, timestamps, and functional takeaways.
Dietary Sulfur: Everyday Sources
Inputs that support transsulfuration and glutathione:
- Eggs; quality proteins (methionine/cysteine)
- Alliums: garlic, onions, leeks; Brassicas: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage
- Context‑dependent: whey/albumin if tolerated; Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) baths
Kidney Detox Strategy (Alkaline‑Leaning Diet)
General principles that are commonly discussed in renal‑support nutrition. Educational only—individual needs vary and labs/history guide personalization.
- Hydration rhythm: steady water intake across the day; adjust for activity/heat.
- Alkaline‑leaning foods: abundant vegetables, leafy greens, low‑sugar fruit; consider potassium‑rich options where appropriate.
- Citrate & mineral balance: lemon/lime, vegetable broths; discuss magnesium/potassium sources as clinically appropriate.
- Moderate acid load: balance higher acid‑forming foods with vegetables; prioritize quality proteins and tolerance.
- Sodium & bicarbonate: context‑specific; discuss with clinician before using baking soda or mineral salts regularly.
- Monitor relevant labs and symptoms; personalize for kidney or cardiovascular considerations.
Learn more from Dr. Robin Rose’s practical guidance: Kidney Health & Detox.
FAQ
Is this medical advice?
No—this hub is educational. We integrate these ideas with labs and history during consultations.
Where should I start?
Browse summaries, then consider a pre‑consult to discuss whether sulfur/methylation, fructose/liver, vitamin D, or kidney detox pathways are most relevant to your goals.
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