HI Epsilon, I got that from a Australian nutritionist named Rachel Arthur- a webinar I attended. I can go through my resources from the lecture when I am next at work (on my work computer) to find the references if you like? Another thing about zinc levels...you haven't mentioned why you are testing...

Hi Epsilon,

My understanding is that serum or RBC are both acceptable when assessing zinc though will be more accurate when measured in a fasting state. As for magnesium, being an intracellular nutrient serum testing isn't very reliable.

Hi Jan18, I would like to introduce myself, I am one of the interns and functional medicine health coach candidates and have been reading through your conversation. I really admire your persistence and commitment to improving your health despite meeting challenges along the way. If I can also offer...

Hi Jan18, I would like to introduce myself, I am one of the interns and functional medicine health coach candidates and have been reading through your conversation. I really admire your persistence and commitment to improving your health despite meeting challenges along the way. If I can also offer ...

Welcome to the family tlovesa, I see you've already received some warm welcomes from other members. This community is full of caring, generous and well informed people so I too am glad you've found us. I see you've read the Primer already. Also, clicking on the 3 black dots (top right hand corner) w...

Hello Aurora, Welcome to the community, I am so glad that you've found us and I'm sure you'll receive much support and information from other members. I see slacker has told you about our Primer, I wanted to let you know a quick way to navigate the site is by clicking on the 3 black dots up in the r...

Hi Smokey, I use an app called Senza, it is a little fiddly at first (what isn't?) but once you get the hang of it will count your carbs, fat and protein. If you can manage tracking your food on it for a couple of days it might help you get an understanding of what a keto meal looks (and tastes) lik...

Hello goldenlvr, Firstly a very warm welcome to the community. I have no doubt you will find the site an ongoing source of information, inspiration and support. You have mentioned that you've looked around the site. I just want to make sure you know whereto find the primer; a very informative read w...

Hi insideout,
Whilst I cannot answer your question, that is a great question and I'm sure you're not the only one wondering, thanks for asking. No doubt our members will answer your question in due course.

Hi Schacherry, I am sure you'll get some interesting replies to your question from our other members. That is so fantastic that your labs look great. Working in my naturopathic practice I often talk to my clients about all the pieces of the puzzle, so to speak, and ask them how do they FEEL alongsid...