Dr. Dahlman Online

05/01/2017

I preach this every day. And live it. And have put 100's of patients on it...successfully. My diet is 60-70% fat EVERY day and has been for over 40 years. And I test my cardiovascular health relentlessly. I don't endorse this guy or what he's selling, but his explanation is great and folks with extra weight, inflammatory conditions or any health condition for that matter...will benefit. But you must get over your fear of calories and fats. That's the greatest stumbling block for those looking to be successful with their health. No fear!

Learn the Truth About Fats.

01/01/2017

Does stevia cause muscle cramps? For me it did. This is just a personal story about something that happened to me. I discovered a line of soda pop called Zevia. They have many carbonated drinks like ginger ale, root beer, cola, creme soda, black cherry etc. that contain no calories as they are sweetened with stevia. I enjoyed half a can with lunch almost every day. [ 106 more words ]

http://drdahlman.com/stevia-cause-muscle-cramps/

Does stevia cause muscle cramps? For me it did.

01/01/2017

UltraGI Replenish is a new medical food formulated containing human milk oligosaccharides and provides additional specialized macro and micronutrient support for patients with compromised gut function such as leaky gut syndrome, IBS, Crohn's Disease and all types of colitis. Benefits: - Formulated with prebiotic fibers structurally identical to human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), such as 2-fucosyllactose (2FL) - 2-fucosyllactose (2FL) may support production of short chain fatty acids and butyrate… [ 55 more words ]

http://drdahlman.com/metagenics-ultragi-replenish/

UltraGI Replenish is a new medical food formulated containing human milk oligosaccharides and provides additional specialized macro and micronutrient support for patients with compromised gut function such as leaky gut syndrome, IBS, Crohn’s Disease and all types of colitis. Benefits: – Formulated w...

01/01/2017

Continued research into the human microbiome (gut flora) has now discovered human milk oligosaccharides health benefits (HMO). In a nutshell, human milk oligosaccharides support the lining of the gastrointestinal system, increase beneficial gastrointestinal bacteria, especially bifidobacterium and decrease the adherence of pathogens to the inside of the lining of the gastrointestinal system. But how and why? An oligosaccharide, simply stated is a type of undigestible carbohydrate. [ 822 more words ]

http://drdahlman.com/human-milk-oligosaccharides-health-benefits/

Human milk oligosaccharides health benefits are support for the lining of the gastrointestinal system, increased beneficial bacteria, especially bifidobacterium and decrease in pathogens in the bowel.

08/05/2016

04/23/2016

Viberzi is a new medicine for IBS with diarrhea recently approved by the FDA. But, are you willing to risk the side effects and, since it only works is a third or less of people taking, that you will be one of them? Viberzi (Eluxadoline) improves stool consistency and decreases pain in the intestines. Unless Viberzi causes new or worsening abdominal pain. [ 370 more words. ]

http://www.drdahlman.com/viberzi-is-a-new-medicine-for-ibs-with-diarrhea/

Viberzi is a new medicine for IBS with diarrhea, but does it work for everyone and what are the side effects? Learn more here.

04/22/2016

Heartburn drugs linked with kidney disease according to a new study. But, the study doesn't establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship between the drugs and chronic kidney disease. Confused? Let's dig deeper. Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid are very popular over-the-counter and prescription medications and belong to this class of drugs. They were used by more than 15 million Americans in 2013 and treat heartburn and acid reflux by lowering the amount of acid produced by the stomach. [ 529 more words. ]

http://www.drdahlman.com/heartburn-drugs-linked-with-kidney-disease/

Common heartburn drugs linked with kidney disease, but the study doesn't establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship. Learn the true cause here.

04/02/2016

Linzess for chronic constipation is safe or not depending on what you believe about it's mechanism of action and that it is not a long term solution. Linzess (linaclotide) is a new medication for constipation predominant IBS (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). Like any medication, Linzess doesn’t work for everyone but many had significant improvement in their symptoms with either IBS-C or CIC. [ 311 more words. ]

http://www.drdahlman.com/linzess-for-chronic-constipation-is-safe-or-not/

Linzess for chronic constipation is safe or not depending on what you believe about it's mechanism of action and that it is not a long term solution.

03/31/2016

A vegetarian diet increases risk of cancer and heart disease so says a new study from researchers from Cornell University and published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution. Could this be possible? Let's look at their findings and then explain further why this might be an important study. The primary take away from the study is long term vegetarianism causes genetic mutations that increase the above mentioned risks. [ 344 more words. ]

http://www.drdahlman.com/vegetarian-diet-increases-risk-of-cancer-and-heart-disease/

02/25/2016

Walnut May Be Top Nut for Heart Health

http://www.drdahlman.com/walnut-may-be-top-nut-for-heart-health/

Walnut may be top nut for heart health based on better-quality antioxidants than other nuts. Learn more here.

02/22/2016

Folic acid is proven to cut the risk of strokes. Other well known benefits of folic acid are the prevention of Spina Bifida. There are many foods high in folic acid, primarily fortified grains. A recent review of 8 major studies from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand has shown folic acid supplementation reduces the risk of stroke by t Did you know some breads and other grains are already fortified with folic acid…but is it the most effective form? [ 332 more words. ]

http://www.drdahlman.com/folic-acid-cuts-risk-of-stroke/

That folic acid cuts risk of stroke 18-25% is now proven. Did you know there are different types of folic acid? Learn which form is best here.

02/22/2016

A new study suggests that women who start taking folic acid supplements before conception and early in their pregnancy may reduce their child's risk of developing autism. But why? An understanding of how folic acid is used in the body, what chemical processes it is important for as well as information about a little known genetic mutation that can play a huge role may actually lead us to be even more optimistic than the study suggests about how autism can be prevented with folic acid. [ 2496 more words. ]

http://www.drdahlman.com/can-autism-be-prevented-with-folic-acid/

A new study suggests that women who start taking folic acid supplements before conception and early in their pregnancy may reduce their child’s risk of developing autism. But why? An understanding of how folic acid is used in the body, what chemical processes it is important for as well as informati…