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July 16, 2026

HOMA2-IR, HOMA2-%B & HOMA2-%S: A Deeper Look at Glucose and Insulin Patterns

How HOMA2-IR, HOMA2-%B, and HOMA2-%S help reveal insulin resistance, beta-cell function, and glucose dysregulation patterns that fasting glucose alone may miss.

Short Description: A routine glucose test can show whether blood sugar is high, normal, or low at one point in time. But it may not explain how hard the body is working to keep glucose […]

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July 3, 2026

Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation? Signs, Health Effects, and Lab Tests

How Alcohol Affects the Gut, Liver, Immune System, and Inflammatory Blood Markers

Yes, alcohol can contribute to inflammation, particularly when it is consumed heavily, frequently, or in binge-drinking patterns. Alcohol may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, disrupt the intestinal barrier, alter immune signaling, increase oxidative stress, and place […]

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July 1, 2026

Are You Eating Too Much Protein? Signs, Risks, and Lab Tests That May Help

How kidney, urine, uric acid, cholesterol, glucose, and muscle-enzyme testing may help evaluate your body’s response to a high-protein diet

Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle, maintaining skin and bone, producing enzymes and hormones, supporting immune function, and preserving lean body mass. However, protein needs are individual, and consuming more protein does not […]

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