Metabolic Health & Cardiometabolic Disease
Evidence-Based Insights in Integrative and Functional Medicine Solutions for Cardiometabolic Health
Metabolic dysfunction and cardiometabolic disease are among the most significant drivers of chronic illness, impacting cardiovascular health, inflammation, liver function, cognition, energy production, longevity, and long-term disease risk.
My work in this area focuses on translating emerging research in metabolic physiology, insulin signaling, mitochondrial health, microbiome interactions, and evidence-based nutraceutical therapies into clinically relevant educational content for practitioners, companies, and health media platforms.
This collection includes publications and educational content related to:
Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance
Cardiovascular and endothelial health
Fatty liver disease and lipid metabolism
Gut microbiome and metabolic regulation
Oxidative stress and mitochondrial function
Nutraceuticals and botanical therapies for metabolic health
Featured Articles & Publications
Innovative Solutions for NAFLD, Townsend Letter (2020)
Explores evidence-based nutritional and integrative approaches to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including metabolic inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, microbiome interactions, and targeted nutraceutical interventions. Read article now
Cardiovascular Health and Lipoprotein(a), Today’s Practitioner (2024)
Reviews the cardiovascular risks associated with elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], a largely genetic marker linked to atherosclerosis and thrombosis, while exploring evidence-based nutraceutical strategies including CoQ10, tocotrienols, nattokinase, and lumbrokinase to support endothelial function, healthy circulation, and cardiometabolic health. Read article now
Berberine: Mechanisms Impacting Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health, Townsend Letter (2020)
Reviews the molecular and physiological mechanisms through which berberine may influence insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, glucose regulation, endothelial function, and cardiometabolic risk factors. Read article now
French Maritime Pine Bark Extract: A Complex Compound with Numerous Metabolic Effects, Today’s Practitioner (2018)
Reviews evidence supporting French maritime pine bark extract (Pycnogenol®) for metabolic syndrome, endothelial function, oxidative stress reduction, and cardiovascular health, with discussion of nitric oxide signaling, inflammation, and vascular support. Read article now
Obesity and the Microbiota, Integrative Medicine Alert (2013)
Discusses the relationship between the gut microbiome, obesity, metabolic inflammation, and energy regulation, highlighting emerging evidence surrounding microbiota-driven metabolic dysfunction. Read article now
A Push-Catch System That Enables Effective Detoxification, Townsend Letter (2024)
Co-authored publication with Christopher Shade, PhD, exploring detoxification physiology, toxin mobilization, oxidative stress, and implications for metabolic and systemic health. Read article now
Novel Cholesterol Modifiers: Probiotics and Fruit Polyphenols, Naturopathic Doctor News & Review (2019)
Examines the role of probiotics, microbiome modulation, and plant polyphenols in lipid metabolism, cholesterol balance, oxidative stress reduction, and cardiovascular support. Read article now
Lipoic Acid in Clinical Practice, Integrative Medicine Alert (2014)
Explores alpha-lipoic acid as a multifunctional antioxidant with applications in metabolic syndrome, mitochondrial health, glucose metabolism, diabetic complications, and oxidative stress reduction. Read article now
Incretin and Insulin Secretion Improved by Lactobacillus reuteri Supplementation, Integrative Medicine Alert (2016)
Reviews research demonstrating interactions between probiotic supplementation, incretin signaling, insulin secretion, and metabolic regulation in non-diabetic individuals. Read article now
Molecular Hydrogen and Metabolic Disease, Today’s Practitioner (2019)
Examines the emerging science behind molecular hydrogen as a potential therapeutic tool for dyslipidemia, diabetes and diabetic retinopathy, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular and kidney disease progression. Read article now
Additional Areas of Expertise
Related topics across my broader body of work can be found on the following pages:
These interconnected topics frequently overlap with metabolic physiology and cardiometabolic disease progression.
Consulting, Writing & Educational Collaborations
I collaborate with:
Supplement and nutraceutical ingredient companies
Integrative and functional medicine brands
Health publishers and media platforms
Educational organizations and practitioner networks
Contact me to discuss consulting, writing, speaking, or collaborative opportunities.
