Well Intended

Thoughts on functional care and the whole person.

Susannah Kerwin, Holistic Nurse Practitioner Susannah Kerwin, Holistic Nurse Practitioner

Spotlight on L-Carnitine

L-carnitine is a naturally occurring compound found in the body, primarily in places with high levels of the mighty mitochondria (muscles, heart, liver, and kidneys). L-carnitine plays a crucial role in the metabolism of fatty acids, particularly by facilitating the transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are used to produce energy.

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Susannah Kerwin, Holistic Nurse Practitioner Susannah Kerwin, Holistic Nurse Practitioner

How Functional Medicine Can Help You Navigate a World Full of EDCs

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are natural or human-made chemicals that may mimic, block, or interfere with the body’s hormones, which are part of the endocrine system. These chemicals are associated with a wide array of health issues. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are natural or human-made substances that can interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system in humans and animals. They do this by mimicking, blocking, or interfering with the body’s hormones, which are part of the endocrine system. The endocrine system plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes, influencing growth, development, metabolism, and other bodily functions.

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