Planet Naturopath

Planet Naturopath My name is Michael Smith and I am a Naturopath and Nutritionist specializing in Functional Medicine, Consultations are available via phone or Skype world wide.

Naturopath and Nutritionist specializing in functional medicine testing for digestion and hormonal health.

07/04/2026

Still taking fish oil but your levels aren't moving? 🐟 This is more common than you think.

In practice, I regularly see people who've been supplementing for two, three, even five years — and their Omega-3 index is still well below the target.

The Omega-3 index measures EPA and DHA as a percentage of your red blood cell fatty acids. The target is 8% or above. Most people in western countries sit between 4–6%. That gap doesn't close on its own. ⚠️

Two of the biggest reasons supplements don't work:
The dose is too low — many standard capsules contain only 300mg of actual EPA and DHA
The wrong form — ethyl ester absorbs 30–50% less than the triglyceride form

So even if you've been consistent, you may not be absorbing nearly as much as you think. 🔬

The fix? Test first, choose the right product at the right dose, then retest at 3–4 months to confirm it's actually working.

Full video is up — covering how to test your levels, the best supplement forms, and the real benefits of omega-3s. Link in profile. 👆

06/04/2026

Fish oil not working? The form matters more than the dose. 🐟

Most supplements use the ethyl ester form — up to 50% lower absorption than the triglyceride form found naturally in fish.

Two products can both say 1000mg of Omega-3 but deliver very different results to your cells.

Check your label for "triglyceride form," "TG form," or "reesterified triglycerides" — if it says nothing, it's likely ethyl ester. ⚠️

This is one of the most common reasons clients still show a low Omega-3 index despite supplementing, even when they've been consistent with it.

Full Omega-3 video coming soon — covering how to test your levels and the best brands to choose. 👀

03/04/2026

In the 1930s, Weston A. Price traveled the world studying traditional diets…

What he found was hard to ignore:
Almost no tooth decay
Almost no heart disease
Almost no chronic illness

These populations were eating foods modern diets have abandoned.

He called the missing nutrient “Activator X.”
Years later, we discovered what it really was… vitamin K2.

You’ll find it in:
• grass-fed butter
• aged cheeses
• pasture-raised egg yolks
• organ meats

Here’s the problem 👇
Modern farming + low-fat diets quietly removed K2 from our food supply.

And most people still don’t realize it’s missing.

If you care about heart health, calcium balance, and long-term wellness… this matters.

Full breakdown is up now. Check the link in bio.

01/04/2026

Most people are missing this one nutrient… and it directly affects your heart.

A major study from Rotterdam followed 4,800 people for 10 years and found something surprising:
Higher vitamin K2 intake = significantly lower risk of heart disease.

Here’s why 👇
Vitamin K2 activates proteins that help keep calcium OUT of your arteries and where it belongs.

Without it, arterial calcification can quietly build up over time.

And no… vitamin K1 doesn’t do the same thing.

If you care about heart health, cholesterol, or preventing calcification, this is something you need to understand.

Full breakdown is up now. Check the link in bio.

01/04/2026

If you’re taking calcium supplements, there’s something important to understand 🌿

Calcium supports bone health, but it doesn’t automatically go where it should.

Without the right nutrients, calcium can be deposited in arteries instead of bones. This is often referred to as the calcium paradox, and it’s one reason some research links calcium supplementation to cardiovascular risk.

Vitamin K2 plays a key role in calcium balance.
It helps activate proteins that guide calcium into the bones and keep it out of soft tissues.

The challenge is that most modern diets are low in vitamin K2, especially without traditional fermented foods.

This isn’t about avoiding calcium. It’s about understanding how nutrients work together for proper bone health and heart health.

Full video tomorrow, April 1st, 8AM ET.

31/03/2026

If you have fatty liver, cut this first 🚫🥤

It’s not alcohol. It’s liquid fructose.
Sodas, fruit juices, energy drinks, sweetened coffee.

Unlike glucose, fructose goes straight to your liver and turns into fat fast.

No fullness signal. More calories. More liver fat.

Studies show improvements in just 4–6 weeks after cutting it out.

Fix this first if you want to reverse fatty liver.

We’re deeply grateful to be recognized as one of the Top 15 naturopath blogs 🌿Out of 80 voices in this space, this isn’t...
30/03/2026

We’re deeply grateful to be recognized as one of the Top 15 naturopath blogs 🌿

Out of 80 voices in this space, this isn’t just a number, it’s a reflection of a shared journey. One rooted in natural healing, education, and trust.

Every article, every insight, every conversation has been created with intention and care.

And none of this would be possible without you.

Thank you for being here, for reading, for learning, and for choosing a more holistic path.

Explore the full list here: https://bloggers.feedspot.com/naturopath_blogs/

29/03/2026

Your liver detox isn’t just about what you eat 🧠

It works in 3 phases:
Break down → package → eliminate.

But gut bacteria can interfere. An enzyme called beta glucuronidase can reopen toxins and send them back into your bloodstream.

That’s why you can eat clean, take supplements, and still struggle with liver detox and fatty liver.

Fix the gut. Support the liver. That’s the real approach.

27/03/2026

Fatty liver isn’t always caused by alcohol 🚫🍺
A lot of people with elevated liver enzymes barely drink at all.

The real drivers?
Insulin resistance, excess fructose, poor gut health, and even medications.

If your labs are off, your body is signaling something deeper. Don’t ignore it.

Learn how to reverse fatty liver naturally and support your liver health long-term.

Full video on Sunday, March 29, 8 AM ET.

24/03/2026

Normal blood calcium doesn’t mean your bones are fine 🦴

Your body keeps blood calcium tightly controlled
even if it has to pull it from your bones

So your test looks normal
while bone loss is happening

A more useful marker is PTH
and a DEXA scan shows true bone health

Don’t rely on blood calcium alone ⚠️

Full breakdown in the video
link in bio 🎥

22/03/2026

If you’re taking calcium without vitamin K2
you need to hear this ⚠️

Calcium doesn’t just “go to your bones”
it needs direction

Without K2, key proteins stay inactive
and calcium can end up in your arteries instead

That’s vascular calcification
linked to heart attacks and strokes

This risk is tied to high-dose supplements
not calcium from food

Full breakdown in the video
link in bio 🎥

22/03/2026

This might change how you see calcium 🦴

High calcium intake countries
often have higher osteoporosis rates

It’s called the calcium paradox

Calcium alone isn’t the answer
what matters is where it goes

Without vitamin D, K2, and magnesium
it doesn’t reliably reach your bones ⚠️

Full breakdown will be available on YouTube tomorrow at 8AM ET. 🎥

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