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Top 10 Best Natural Sweeteners for Diabetics — Blood Sugar Friendly Options By Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. Managing blood sugar doesn’t have to mean giving up sweetness. The key is using natural sweeteners that don’t spike insulin or damage the gut microbiome. When paired with protein or amino acids before eating carbohydrates, these options can help you maintain balanced glucose and energy levels — without cravings or crashes. Below are the top ten sweeteners most suitable for individuals with diabetes or metabolic concerns, ranked for safety, glycemic impact, and functional nutrition value. 1. Stevia Derived from the leaves of the...

Understanding Total vs. Free Testosterone — and What Your Hormone Results Really Mean By Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. Testosterone is the key anabolic hormone in men, influencing strength, energy, libido, mood, cognition, and metabolic health. Yet, not all testosterone circulating in your bloodstream is usable by your body. That’s why a complete male hormone check measures both total testosterone and free testosterone—each offering distinct insights into your hormonal status and how well your body is functioning. What’s the Difference Between Total Testosterone and Free Testosterone? Total testosterone represents the full amount of testosterone in your blood. However, only a small...

Nitric Oxide Saliva Assessment Strips - Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. Nitric Oxide Saliva Assessment Strips provide an easy, non-invasive way to assess your body’s nitric oxide (NO) levels in seconds. Nitric oxide is an essential molecule for heart health, circulation, energy, and athletic performance. With these simple saliva-based strips, you can verify that your nutrition and supplements are truly optimizing your nitric oxide production. Quick, Reliable Nitric Oxide Testing Using a small saliva sample, these test strips measure the nitrite concentration in your mouth — a biomarker directly linked to nitric oxide availability in your bloodstream. Results appear in just...

The DUTCH Complete™ — Comprehensive Hormone & Adrenal Assessment The DUTCH Complete™ is the flagship hormone assessment panel designed for advanced practitioners and functional medicine professionals. It provides a deep, integrated view of sex and adrenal hormones, their metabolites, and related organic acids to give you a comprehensive understanding of hormone balance, metabolism, and oxidative stress. What Makes the DUTCH Complete™ Unique Unlike basic hormone panels, which only measure single values, the DUTCH Complete™ maps hormone production, metabolism, and detoxification through a series of urinary markers. This helps practitioners understand not only what hormones are present, but also how they...