Dr Serge I have a friend that has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and does not want to take Evenity. Do you have something natural you recommend she can take?

In a recent study of 184 countries, researchers found that 85% of them are omega-3 deficient, which is linked to rising rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, preterm birth, and neurological decline (PMID: 40520676). That's an ALARMING statistic. But it gets more complicated… The lead researcher concluded that our current food systems are not providing enough UNCONTAMINATED omega-3. I’ve been saying this for years now, and there is no more debating this… Our fish supply is compromised, possibly beyond repair. To most people, that would present a conundrum… Because the logical solution - eat more fish - is the problem. Fish today is heavily contaminated with microplastics and heavy metals (PMID: 30116998). Things like cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and lead, which accumulate as fish age and bioaccumulate up the food chain… Once upon a time, I thought smaller fish like wild salmon or sardines were ok to consume regularly. But I have seen far too many cases of heavy metal accumulation from even these smaller fish to continue thinking this is a good idea. Sadly, too, as bottom dwellers, shellfish also accumulate heavy metals and toxins. Huge bummer for me because I used to LOVE scallops and lobster, but I don't consume these anymore for this reason. So what about fish oil supplements to meet our daily omega-3 requirements? Fish oil is FRAGILE. Putting it in capsules - or worse, liquid form - is a sure way to get it to oxidize. You can't always tell when oils are rancid, but if you've ever experienced those nasty fish burps… that's usually a strong indicator. Unfortunately, it’s a rampant issue in the industry… A 2023 study testing 72 of the most popular fish oil supplements on the market found that 68% of flavored products exceeded acceptable oxidation limits - with flavoring added specifically to mask the rancid taste (PMID: 37712532). So what is the solution? Today's industrialized diets contain roughly 20 TIMES more omega-6s than omega-3s. Historically, that ratio was approximately equal.

You feel it mid-workout. Or lying in bed at night. Or randomly at 2 pm on a Tuesday. The sudden awareness that your heart is doing something different, be it a flutter or a skipped heartbeat. If palpitations have made you nervous about electrolytes, this one's worth a read. The vast majority of palpitations — even ones lasting several minutes to an hour — usually don’t indicate a heart problem. When you significantly change the balance of fluids and electrolytes, your cardiovascular system may need to adjust. That adjustment can briefly make your heartbeat feel faster, stronger, or slightly off — even when nothing is wrong. What does that look like in practice? - Rehydration palpitations: When you add fluid to your system, blood volume increases. Your heart may speed up briefly to accommodate the change before settling into a steadier rhythm. - Dehydration palpitations: When fluid and electrolyte levels drop, blood volume falls. Your heart compensates by beating faster and harder — which can feel like racing or pounding, especially if you're already behind in your workout. - Post-workout flutters: Sweating depletes electrolytes that regulate your heart's electrical signals. - Temporary imbalances can cause irregular heartbeats. So when should you be concerned? - Red flag symptoms that warrant medical attention (and which palpitations are benign) - How sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium each contribute to the heart rhythm - Why does your heart rate sometimes get faster before it slows down The 2 main electrolytes that help with heart palpitations are magnesium and potassium. Make sure you add some to your water!

Lion’s mane is one of the most popular functional mushrooms among health-conscious consumers and researchers alike. With its long history of use in traditional medicine, this edible fungus holds an impressive record of supporting health and wellness, not only as an herbal remedy but also as a medicinal food. Today, decades of research back its documented health benefits. Packed with nutrients essential to the human diet, lion’s mane mushrooms’ nutrient density rivals that of many celebrated nutritional powerhouses. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that functional mushrooms like lion’s mane can be used as a substitute for vegetables at a 1:1 ratio. This, combined with its high concentrations of health-supporting phytonutrients, makes lion’s mane an indispensable ally in anyone’s wellness journey. 1. provides a wide array of essential nutrients 2. abundant source of potent antioxidants 3. contains health-supporting bioactive polysaccharides 4. supports gut microbial balance 5. helps uplift mood naturally 6. primary sources of hericenones and erinacines which are molecules that protect brain cells

1. Remove all ultra-processed foods from your diet for 10 consecutive days For 10 days, eliminate ultra-processed foods completely. No seed oils, no packaged snacks, no fake protein bars, no artificial sweeteners. If your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize it, it’s not food. This short reset alone can dramatically improve digestion, energy, and mental clarity. Most chronic symptoms improve when the junk is removed. This is the most simple, powerful, and effective thing you can do…start here! 2. Eat only whole, single-ingredient foods for those same 10 days Once processed foods are gone, keep meals simple. Eggs and fruit for breakfast. Chicken or fish with a whole-food side for lunch. Steak and a sweet potato for dinner. If you did only this for 10 days, your health would noticeably improve. Swap processed snacks like chips and processed seed oil fake health bars for snacks 3. Eat 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight every day Most people under-eat protein. Aim for roughly 0.8 to 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight daily. Protein supports muscle, hormones, metabolism, and satiety. Hitting this target alone changes how people feel and function. 4. Cook every meal at home using only butter or tallow for one full week For one week, cook all meals at home and use only butter or tallow. Remove seed oils entirely. Seed oils drive inflammation, and even olive oil is not stable a high heat. Butter and tallow are stable, ancestral fats humans evolved eating. Cooking fat choice matters more than most people realize. 5. Eat wild-caught fish 1–2 times per week Fish can be an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fats when sourced properly. Avoid farm-raised salmon and low-quality grocery store fish. Choose wild-caught, responsibly sourced fish whenever possible. Quality here makes a major difference. 6. Identify one reliable source of organic produce and shop there weekly You don’t need perfection. Find one farmers market, farm, or grocery store with good organic options and start there. Modern produce is heavily sprayed, and even partial organic sourcing reduces chemical exposure. Do what’s realistic and build from there.