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Research and writing are my passion, and I’m excited to share some of the latest nutrition science with you here.

I cover everything from the basics, like vitamins and minerals, to the more advanced topics like nutrigenetics and the microbiome. There’s also a lot of focus on functional nutrition for increasing healthspan and longevity.

If you have any feedback, questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d love to hear from you.

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Amy Lamotte 6/28/21 Amy Lamotte 6/28/21

Spermidine, Fertility, Autophagy & Oxidative Stress

A new study highlights the importance of the relationship between spermidine, autophagy, and antioxidant protection in maintaining fertility.

Amy Lamotte 6/17/21 Amy Lamotte 6/17/21

Mineral Spotlight: Iodine

Iodine is a trace mineral that plays a key role in metabolism, as it is fundamental to the formation of thyroid hormones. The two main thyroid hormones, tetraiodothyronin (“T4”) and triiodothryonin (“T3”), are made up of iodine

Amy Lamotte 6/11/21 Amy Lamotte 6/11/21

Research Review: Oral Ketone Supplements and Inflammation

Oral ketone supplements are becoming more widely available, but what do we know about their effects on the human body? Are they anti-inflammatory or potentially pro-inflammatory?

Amy Lamotte 5/1/21 Amy Lamotte 5/1/21

Benefits of an Anti-inflammatory, Elimination Diet

There are two underlying processes that are linked to the development of disease: inflammation and oxidative stress. Inflammation, or “inflammaging” as some have called it,

Amy Lamotte 4/25/21 Amy Lamotte 4/25/21

Nutrigenetics Case Study: GSTT1

I have a client who is GSTT1 null type, which means he completely lacks this enzyme function, and as a result is not a good conjugator of glutathione to toxins.

Amy Lamotte 4/18/21 Amy Lamotte 4/18/21

Spermidine and Longevity in Humans

A 2018 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that higher dietary intake of spermidine is associated with a lower risk of mortality.

Amy Lamotte 4/17/21 Amy Lamotte 4/17/21

Vitamin Spotlight: Folate

Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a water soluble vitamin. It has many important functions in the body, including: 1) synthesis of nucleic acids (for DNA production and repair and tRNA);