Life Elevated

By Kinsey Jackson MS, CN, CFMP® Many everyday foods marketed as healthy can still be high in added sugars or processed oils that place extra load on the liver. Functional-nutrition specialist Kinsey Jackson says it’s worth checking your pantry for: Highly refined vegetable oils such as soybean, corn, and canola—these are rich in omega-6 fats that can promote inflammation when intake is excessive. Added sugars like high-fructose corn syrup found in cereals, sauces, and flavored yogurts. Ultra-processed snacks that combine starch, oil, and sweeteners. “Your liver isn’t just a detox organ,” Jackson explains. “It’s central to energy and hormone balance....

Processed Foods and the Modern Liver Many packaged foods include sweeteners and thickeners derived from corn—such as high-fructose corn syrup, glucose syrup, and maltodextrin.These ingredients make products shelf-stable and inexpensive but also increase total sugar intake.When consumed in excess, added sugars can challenge how the liver manages energy, especially when overall calorie balance and physical activity are low. What the Research Shows Peer-reviewed studies suggest that diets high in added sugars—particularly those containing fructose—are linked with higher risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic imbalance.For example: Public Health reports that limiting sugary beverages supports healthier liver enzyme...

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel — What It Measures and Why It Matters By Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is one of the most important tools for understanding how your body is functioning at the deepest level. It provides a broad view of metabolic health, hormone balance, nutrient status, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk. At PureClean Performance, we use the CMP as a foundational lab assessment for men and women seeking optimal health, longevity, and performance—not just normal lab ranges. What Does a Full Metabolic Panel Test For? A true comprehensive metabolic or serum panel extends far beyond the...

How Lower Deuterium, Better Buffering, and Micronutrients Supercharge Mitochondria Training harder doesn’t always mean performing better. If your cells can’t make clean energy, no amount of caffeine or carbs will save your next session. That’s why researchers are taking a fresh look at three hidden factors that control how your mitochondria—the body’s engines—actually run: the type of oxygen and hydrogen they work with, how your body handles metabolic buildup, and whether the small but critical trace nutrients that run your electron transport chain are topped off. The science can get deep, but here’s what matters for real people who train,...