Reveiw: Laboratory Evalutations in Molecular Medicine (including nutrients)

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All,

I know that this List is not mostly about the science behind CR, but

and I have made such a hugely important discovery that I felt I just had to

share it with you:

We are pleased to introduce a new book, which has already caused us to make

significant changes to our CR practice: *Laboratory Evaluations in Molecular

Medicine.* The book is written by Drs. J. Bralley and S.

Lord who have a deep background in biochemistry and nutrition. They are

masters at finding the underlying biochemical weaknesses of the individual

and knowing what to do about them. The book is perfect for CR practitioners

who want their limited food intake to be not only nutrient-dense, but also

tailored to their biochemical individuality.

Want some depth regarding iron absorption? Want to understand about

Essential Fatty Acid intake? These are just two examples of hundreds of

subjects that the authors explain with great clarity. From talking with Dr.

Lord, he appears to be a born teacher--in the great sense.

The 12 chapters include:

1. Basic Concepts of Laboratory Evaluations in Laboratory Medicine

2. Vitamins

3. Minerals

4. Amino Acids

5. Fatty Acids

6. Organic Acids

7. GI Function

8. Testing for Toxins and Detoxification

9. Oxidant Stress and Aging

10. Hormones

11. Urinary Lipid Peroxides, Sulfate, and Nitrate: Combining Metabolic

Marker Testing to Predict Nutrient Needs

12. Integration of Multiple Profiles in Patient Care

Chapters contain convenient tables of the evaluations provided, common

deficiency tests and suggested interventions based on the test results.

Extensive lists of references, which alone were worth making the book part

of our library, are included at the end of each chapter.

Important subjects, which are integral to CR practice, are dealt with in

detail. For example, if you believe as we do, that the very essence of CR is

tied to the ability of the cell to cleanse and renew itself, the chapter on

testing for toxins and detoxification takes on a special significance.

Throughout the book are helpful graphs, charts and well written explanations

of the physiology and rationales that underpin tests and recommendations.

Most of the ideas expressed are more than just theories, but rather have

been honed through years of experience in evaluating test results at one of

the nation's leading functional medicine labs.

For more, log on to www.Metametrix.com. The expanded table of contents is

accessible now and they plan to put more content up soon.

and Averill McGlothin

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