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Evidence-based articles about medical foods, MTHFR, conditions, and personalized nutrition.
MTHFR Mutation Symptoms: What People Report and What the Science Says
People search for MTHFR mutation symptoms hoping for a checklist. An MTHFR mutation is a common genetic variation, not a disease. Here is what the science actually supports, and why a genotype test beats a symptom list.
MTHFR C677T and A1298C: How to Read Your Genotype Results
MTHFR C677T and A1298C explained in plain language: what heterozygous, homozygous, and compound heterozygous mean, what an MTHFR gene test can and cannot tell you, and how the at-home test kit works.
High Homocysteine and the Methylation Cycle: What the Connection Means
What homocysteine is, how the methylation cycle recycles it, and which B vitamins the cycle depends on. An educational look at why high homocysteine levels are used as a clinical marker, and what the research does and does not show.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Nerve Health: What the Research Has Investigated
Alpha-lipoic acid is widely studied in peripheral neuropathy research. Here is what ALA is, the roles it plays in energy metabolism and the body's antioxidant network, and what alpha lipoic acid neuropathy research has actually investigated.
Methylcobalamin vs. Cyanocobalamin: Why the Form of B12 Matters
Methylcobalamin and cyanocobalamin are not interchangeable. Here is how the two forms of vitamin B12 differ chemically, why the conversion step matters for people with MTHFR variants, and how B12 relates to nerve health.
Burning Feet at Night: Common Causes and What to Discuss With Your Provider
Burning feet at night can have many causes, from peripheral neuropathy to a vitamin B12 shortfall. Learn what a clinician looks for, the red flags that need prompt care, and how to describe your symptoms.
The Nutrients Involved in Bone Healing After a Fracture
Bone healing runs in phases, and nutrition is one supporting input among several. Here is what calcium, vitamin D3, magnesium, vitamin K2, vitamin C, and zinc do in bone biology, and why recovery time varies so much.
The Low-Purine Diet: Foods That Trigger Gout and Foods That Do Not
A practical guide to the low purine diet for gout: which foods are high, moderate, and low in purines, why the vegetables on old avoid lists are no longer restricted, and where hydration, alcohol, and tart cherry fit in.
The Nutrients Involved in Wound Healing
An educational look at the vitamins for wound healing and the nutrients involved in tissue recovery, including protein, vitamin C, zinc, and L-arginine, plus what the evidence says about foods to avoid.
Vitamin D3 vs. D2: The Difference, and How Much You Actually Need
Vitamin D3 vs. D2: what separates the two forms, what vitamin D does for calcium absorption and bone health, and why the honest answer to how much vitamin D per day you need starts with a blood test, not a number.
Brittle Nails: Common Causes and the Nutrition Behind Nail Health
Brittle nails usually have an ordinary explanation. A clear look at brittle nails causes, from wet-dry cycles to thyroid and iron issues, what vitamins for nails actually do in the body, and the biotin lab-test warning worth knowing.
Diabetic Foot Care: Building a Simple Daily Routine
A practical, educational guide to a simple daily foot-care routine for people managing diabetes: daily checks, gentle washing and drying, moisturizing dry skin, and smart shoe and sock habits, plus the warning signs that call for prompt medical care.
Setting Up Refills: How to Never Run Out of Your Formula
A practical guide to staying stocked on your medical food: how to track your supply, reorder through EBM Medical, and set up automatic refills so a gap never sneaks up on you.
How to Store Your Medical Foods Correctly
A practical guide to storing your medical foods, from choosing a cool, dry spot to keeping the original bottle and caring for delayed-release capsules, so they stay in the condition they were made to be in until you take them.
How to Tell Evidence-Based Nutrition From Marketing Hype
Health marketing is built to sell, but a few simple habits let you judge claims for yourself. Here is how to tell evidence-based nutrition from hype, spot common red flags, and know what to ask before you trust a product.
What "Use Under Physician Supervision" Means for Medical Foods
Labels on medical foods often say to use them under physician supervision. Here is what that phrase actually means, why the category calls for it, and why it does not require a prescription.
Medical Foods vs. Prescription Drugs: Understanding the Difference
Medical foods and prescription drugs can look alike on a shelf, but they belong to separate FDA categories with different purposes and rules. Here is a plain-English guide to what sets them apart.
How the MTHFR Test Kit Works: From Order to Results
A plain-English walk through the at-home MTHFR test kit, from ordering online through the lab partner to reviewing results in a secure portal. Learn what each step involves and why your results are information to review with your healthcare provider.
Questions to Ask Your Provider About Medical Foods
A practical list of questions to bring to your healthcare provider about starting or continuing a medical food, so they can decide what fits your condition, your medications, and your routine.
Traveling With Your Medical Foods: A Practical Checklist
Traveling does not have to interrupt your medical food routine. Here is a practical checklist for packing, staying consistent across time zones, storing your formula, and reordering before you go.
Delayed-Release vs. Standard Capsules: What the Difference Means for You
Some Iaomai formulas use delayed-release capsules, which have a coating that lets them pass the stomach before opening. Here is what that means for you, plus the simple rule to follow: swallow them whole and take them with food.
How to Read a Medical Food Label: What the Ingredients Mean
A plain-English walkthrough of what appears on a medical food label, from the dietary management statement to active nutrient forms, feature icons, serving size, and the lot and expiration codes. Learn what each part means so you can review your formula with your healthcare provider.
How to Track Your Symptoms: A Simple Diary Method to Review With Your Provider
A simple, practical way to keep a symptom diary between visits: rate frequency, intensity, and duration, note your consistency and daily context, and bring organized patterns to your healthcare provider to interpret.
Building a Daily Routine Around Your Medical Food Regimen
A daily medical food regimen works best when it runs on routine, not memory. Here are practical ways to habit-stack, set up simple tools, prep once a week, and handle a missed day so taking your formula feels automatic.
How to Prepare for Your First Telehealth Consultation
A practical, step-by-step guide to getting ready for your first telehealth consultation with Iaomai, from the health details to gather to the tech setup, what the call usually covers, and how to follow up afterward.
How to Take Your Medical Foods: A Practical Daily Guide
A simple, practical guide to building your medical food into a daily routine: timing, taking capsules with food, staying consistent, and tracking your response with your provider.
Medical Foods vs. Supplements: Understanding the Key Differences
Discover how medical foods differ from supplements in terms of FDA regulation, clinical evidence, and therapeutic efficacy.
MTHFR Gene Mutation: Understanding Methylation and Your Health
Learn how MTHFR mutations affect folate metabolism, methylation, and why personalized nutrition matters for your genetic profile.
Comprehensive Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy Management
Explore evidence-based strategies for managing peripheral neuropathy symptoms through nutrition, testing, and lifestyle modifications.
Optimizing Bone Healing: The Role of Medical Foods in Recovery
Discover how specific nutrients and medical foods can accelerate bone healing and improve recovery outcomes after fractures.
Managing Chronic Inflammation: Evidence-Based Nutritional Strategies
Learn how evidence-based medical foods can help reduce inflammation and support long-term health outcomes.
The Critical Role of Folate Metabolism in Optimal Health
Understanding methylation, folate processing, and how genetic variations affect your nutritional needs and wellness.
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