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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is the co-enzyme (Cousin) form of vitamin B3 (niacin). Most of the studies on oral NAD have been done on the precursor molecule nicotinamide riboside. When getting an infusion, it's pure NAD and there's an immediate energy boost. When taken orally the energy improvement is more subtle. The key function of NAD is generating ATP through oxidative phosphorylation also known as the electron transport chain with...

The Dangers of Stress Stress acts as a relevant and integral piece of our daily lives. Defined as a stimulus that precipitates a physiological reaction in the brain, stress functions to activate a response in the body that has historically served as a survival mechanism for the human population. Stress can be caused by daily responsibilities and routines, or more traumatic events such as development of an illness or hospitalization. Sustained le...

As of January 4th, 2021, we continue to provide care for our patients. During this time, with the updated Safer at Home Level Orange order in effect in our state, we plan to conduct care for patients with heightened awareness and best practices. We are closely monitoring the recommendations of the Boulder County Public Health Department, and also looking to our colleagues at Boulder Community Hospital for guidance. We care about your health, b...

Oftentimes, when we think of cancer, we think of a primary tumor. In fact, this is what so much of our diagnostic screening sets out to find: an abnormal mass occupying space. But an important question to ask is; can cancer metastases occur without a primary tumor? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Cancer Diagnosis and Tumors Tumors are aberrant growths of tissue and are either benign or malignant. We term them malignant when this mass is invasi...

Eosinphilic esophagitis (EoE) has historically been known as a rare allergic condition. However, it is becoming increasingly more common and can occur at any age, from infants to adults. It can manifest with mild symptoms such as occasional difficulty swallowing, throat pain, vomiting, and more serious incidents of food impaction in the esophagus. In this post we'll discuss the symptoms of EoE, how it's diagnosed, and the effectiveness of differe...