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Setting the standard of objectivity in nutritional healthcare. The general public may learn more at www.sciencebasednutrition.com

Science Based Nutrition™ is an innovative, science-based look at nutritional strengths and weaknesses through an individual’s blood test as well as other objective diagnostic tools.

02/20/2026

There’s no shortage of “health” products on the market right now.

Greens powders.
Adaptogens.
Electrolyte mixes.
Superfood snacks.

And while quality products can absolutely support physiology, they can’t override poor foundational habits.

If sleep is inconsistent…
If blood sugar is unstable…
If stress is chronically elevated…

No supplement will fully compensate for that.

In practice, I encourage patients and practitioners alike to think in this order:

Regulate sleep and circadian rhythm

Stabilize blood sugar

Support movement and recovery

Then personalize supplementation based on data

Products should enhance a healthy lifestyle, not attempt to replace it.

When foundations are strong, the right products become significantly more effective.

02/19/2026

Getting healthier doesn’t require a complete life overhaul.

More often than not, it’s small, consistent swaps that create real change over time.

Here are a few simple ones I often recommend:

Swap soda for mineral water with lemon.
You reduce sugar intake and support hydration without the blood sugar spike.

Swap late-night scrolling for 15 minutes of reading.
Blue light disrupts melatonin. Your nervous system needs a wind-down period.

Swap processed snacks for protein + healthy fats.
Think nuts, Greek yogurt, or hard-boiled eggs. Blood sugar stability changes everything, including energy and sleep.

Swap “all or nothing” workouts for daily movement.
A 20-minute walk consistently beats an intense workout you only do once a week.

Swap hitting snooze for 5 minutes of sunlight.
Morning light helps regulate cortisol rhythm and improves nighttime sleep.

Swap your second coffee for a short walk.
Movement improves energy without increasing stress hormones.

Swap a warm room for a slightly cooler one.
Core body temperature needs to drop to initiate quality sleep.

And finally you can swap guesswork for testing.
If you’re truly serious about improving your health, data removes uncertainty.

Healthy living isn’t about perfection.
It’s about momentum.

What’s one healthy swap you’ve made that made a difference?

02/17/2026

In conversations about cardiovascular health, we spend a lot of time talking about diet and exercise.

But we don’t talk enough about recovery.

A lot of the patients I see aren’t lacking information.
They’re lacking physiological recovery.

They’re under slept.
Chronically stressed.
Inflamed.
Running on stimulants.

And over time, that recovery deficit shows up in the labs:

• Elevated inflammatory markers
• Blood sugar variability
• Nutrient depletion
• Disrupted sleep markers
• Shifts in fatty acid balance

The heart doesn’t fail overnight.
It adapts, until it can’t.

Sometimes improving cardiovascular outcomes isn’t about adding more interventions. It’s about restoring balance.

Practitioners, how often are you seeing chronic stress physiology as a cardiovascular driver in your patient population?

02/16/2026

In practice, I often see everyday lifestyle factors quietly interfering with quality sleep long before patients connect the dots.

Here are a few common culprits:

• Late-night screen exposure: Blue light suppresses melatonin production
• Blood sugar instability: Drops during the night can trigger cortisol release
• Magnesium deficiency: Impacts muscle relaxation and nervous system balance
• Chronic stress load: Keeps the sympathetic nervous system activated
• Evening caffeine (yes, even at 2 PM): Can linger in the system for 6–8 hours
• Inflammation: Elevated inflammatory markers often correlate with poor sleep quality

When someone isn’t sleeping well, we don’t just recommend melatonin. We look at the underlying physiology.

Because better sleep starts with better information.

What do you think affects your sleep the most? Comment below.

02/14/2026

Cardiovascular disease doesn’t present the same way in women as it does in men, and it shouldn’t be assessed the same way either.

Hormonal transitions such as perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause significantly influence cardiovascular risk.

Fluctuations in estrogen can impact lipid metabolism, vascular function, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity, often years before clinical symptoms appear.

During these transitions, bloodwork frequently reveals early shifts in:
• Nutrient status
• Inflammatory and oxidative stress markers
• Blood sugar regulation
• Lipid patterns and cardiovascular risk indicators

These changes don’t always trigger red flags on standard labs, but they matter. Without personalized, functional interpretation, early warning signs are often missed until symptoms surface.

This is why individualized nutritional blood testing is especially important for women. Understanding how hormones, nutrition, and cardiovascular markers interact allows practitioners to intervene earlier, tailor support, and help protect long-term heart health.

Women’s heart health isn’t one size fits all and prevention starts long before a diagnosis.

02/13/2026

Most blood tests show warning signs way before hitting the clinical range.

Think about it, those numbers like 11 or 49? They might seem normal, but what if that's the warning shot?

Clinicians often rely on population averages, which are based on sicker populations today than 40 years ago.

So, are we truly proactive or just reactive?

What's your take?
Are labs enough, or should we be paying more attention to the borderline ranges?

Let me know below!

02/11/2026

Did you know magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in your body?

It supports everything from muscle relaxation and sleep quality to blood sugar regulation and heart rhythm. Yet studies suggest that roughly half of Americans aren't getting enough from diet alone.

The tricky part? Standard blood tests (serum magnesium) only reflect about 1% of your body's total magnesium, so you can test "normal" and still be functionally deficient. That's why we look at the full picture when evaluating your panels, not just whether a number falls inside a lab reference range.

Foods rich in magnesium include pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, spinach, and almonds. But if you suspect you're low, targeted supplementation guided by proper testing can make a real difference.

Want to know if magnesium could be a missing piece for you? Message us to learn how our comprehensive blood panels can help uncover what a standard test might miss.

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02/10/2026

Let's set the record straight!

While cholesterol levels often grab the spotlight, they're actually just a marker, not the root cause of heart disease.

What you need to know:

Inflammation: Chronic inflammation is a key player in cardiovascular issues, often preceding any cholesterol change.
Oxidative Stress: This imbalance in the body can damage cells, contributing to the progression of heart disease long before cholesterol levels change.

Nutrient Deficiencies: Lack of essential nutrients can impair heart function and overall health.

Fatty Acid Imbalances: The ratio of different fatty acids influences heart health more significantly than cholesterol levels alone.
This is why nutrition focused blood testing is crucial! It provides a clearer picture of your cardiovascular health and helps tailor effective interventions.

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02/07/2026

Listen to what Dr. Merkle has to say about the power of choice over genetics in managing diabetes and obesity. Discover how your daily decisions can shape your health destiny

"Sometimes I wonder how much power we give to genetics.
What if most of our health story isn’t written by our DNA, but by the choices we make every day?

I’ve seen firsthand how sugar, food choices, and habits shape outcomes far more than family history.
Diabetes isn’t a destiny, it’s a decision. Obesity isn’t an inherited fate unless we let it be.

Genes load the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger.
Recognizing that can change everything. It's about awareness, action, and ownership.

Maybe that’s the point, our health is in our hands, not in the genes.

Worth thinking about."

02/06/2026

Supplement highlight!

Vitamin K2 plays a critical, but often overlooked role in calcium metabolism, cardiovascular integrity, and skeletal support.

While vitamin D increases calcium absorption, K2 helps direct calcium to the proper tissues, supporting bone mineralization while helping limit unwanted arterial deposition.

Through nutritional blood testing, we frequently identify patients who may benefit from K2 support, particularly those:

• Supplementing with vitamin D
• Presenting with cardiovascular risk markers
• Focused on long-term bone and vascular health

Calcium needs direction.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

02/05/2026

When we review nutritional blood testing, we often see the physiological toll of poor sleep.

Stress markers that remain elevated and recovery pathways that are underperforming.

This is why addressing sleep isn’t optional. It’s foundational.

Before the body can heal, regulate, or protect the heart, it must rest.

If you’re doing “all the right things” but still not feeling your best, sleep may be the missing piece.

Because heart health starts at night.

02/03/2026

Small changes you can make to support a Stronger Heart ❤️

Cardiovascular health can’t be built overnight.

It’s shaped by the small, daily choices we make. Some of which are simple and sustainable with a busy life and schedule.

Daily movement -
Even a 20–30 minute walk can support circulation, improve blood pressure, and enhance cardiovascular endurance.

Beet juice or nitrate rich foods -
Beets naturally contain dietary nitrates, which help support nitric oxide production. It’s important for healthy blood flow and vascular function.

Balanced nutrition -
Adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, and antioxidants plays a role in maintaining healthy lipid levels and reducing oxidative stress.

Stress management -
Chronic stress can impact heart health. Intentional breathing, quality sleep, and recovery time are just as important as diet and exercise.

Routine monitoring -
Understanding markers like blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammatory indicators allows for more personalized and proactive care.

Consider an SBN Member for your Nutritional Blood Testing to get ahead of the heart game and see what your body would benefit from.

www.ScienceBasedNutrition.com

Small changes, practiced consistently, can create meaningful support for long term heart health.

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