Posts tagged nutrient absorption

The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies—and Why They’re Often Missed

Nutrient deficiencies are often overlooked—not because intake is inadequate, but because absorption, utilization, inflammation, and cofactor balance are rarely evaluated. This article explains why common deficiencies are missed, how cellular-level assessment differs from standard blood testing, and why a systems-based approach is essential for accurate evaluation.

Functional medicine, NutritionMartina SturmJune 15, 2022Denver Sports and Holistic Medicinenutrient deficiencies, micronutrients, functional medicine, cellular health, nutrient absorption, cofactor balance, metabolic health, chronic symptoms

Vitamin D: Why Deficiency Is Common—and Supplementation Often Falls Short

Vitamin D deficiency is often treated as a simple intake problem, yet many people remain deficient despite sun exposure or supplementation. This article explains why vitamin D functions as a hormone-like regulator, how absorption, cofactors, inflammation, and cellular signaling affect outcomes, and why normal blood levels don’t always reflect biological function.

Functional medicine, NutritionMartina SturmApril 10, 2022Denver Sports and Holistic Medicinevitamin D deficiency, functional medicine, nutrient absorption, magnesium deficiency, vitamin D labs, inflammation and immunity, metabolic health, hormone regulation