Salt, Science, and Midlife Health: What You Really Need to Know - PART 9
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Salt, Science, and Midlife Health: What You Really Need to Know - PART 9

If you’re a man in midlife who’s been diligently cutting salt, only to feel tired, foggy, or flat in the gym, this article is for you. We’ll break down why salt is essential, how to choose the right kind, and why context matters far more than restriction. By the end, you’ll see how salt, used wisely, can actually fuel your energy, improve your workouts, and support long-term health.

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Forget Low Salt: Why Men in Midlife Should Focus on Potassium and Magnesium - PART 8
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Forget Low Salt: Why Men in Midlife Should Focus on Potassium and Magnesium - PART 8

We’ve touched on potassium and magnesium, but let’s drive home their roles in the salt and blood pressure story, because this is where conventional advice truly missed the mark. You shouldn’t think about sodium alone; consider the sodium-potassium ratio and overall mineral intake instead. These ratios may be more significant than the absolute amounts of sodium.

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How Salt Got Its Bad Reputation: A Brief History of the “Salt = High Blood Pressure” Myth - PART 2
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How Salt Got Its Bad Reputation: A Brief History of the “Salt = High Blood Pressure” Myth - PART 2

The idea that salt is inherently bad for your heart has been repeated so often that it’s taken as gospel. But where did this salt-phobia originate? It turns out the evidence was shaky from the start, relying on extreme experiments and misinterpreted data that became entrenched in policy before the science was settled.

Understanding this history will reveal how we ended up vilifying salt in the first place.

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My 2025 Functional Blood Work – Part 2: Kidneys, Creatine & Context
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My 2025 Functional Blood Work – Part 2: Kidneys, Creatine & Context

In Part 1 of this series, I broke down my immune system results and what they meant through a functional medicine lens. Today, we’re diving into my kidney function — a system that showed up as needing attention in my report.

According to the functional blood work algorithm, I scored a 77% probability of kidney dysfunction.

Now, that might sound dramatic — but let’s take a breath and look at what’s really going on.

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9 Key Nutrients Men in Midlife Need to Boost Testosterone Naturally
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9 Key Nutrients Men in Midlife Need to Boost Testosterone Naturally

Testosterone levels in men today are significantly lower than they were 30 years ago. Studies show the average man's testosterone has declined by approximately 20-30%. Why is this happening?

Modern lifestyles, chronic stress, poor sleep, and particularly, the Standard Western Diet (SAD) loaded with ultra-processed foods play a big role. These processed foods are calorie-dense but nutrient-poor, leading to deficiencies that disrupt hormone balance—especially testosterone.

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