Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC

Functional Medicine Research with Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, DC


Latest Episodes

PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) and Upper Respiratory Viruses
February 09, 2024

A new study entitled, The Efficacy of Palmitoylethanolamide (Levagen+) on the Incidence and Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection-A Double Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial aimed t

Mold Toxicity and Ginkgo Biloba
February 01, 2024

A new paper entitled Isorhamnetin protects porcine oocytes from zearalenone-induced reproductive toxicity through the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway investigated the effects of a natural flavonoid calle

Long COVID, Thromboinflammation and Immune Dysregulation
January 25, 2024

A new paper published in the journal Science entitled, Persistent complement dysregulation with signs of thromboinflammation in active Long Covid sheds light on the causes of Long COVID. The auth

Ginkgo Biloba’s Antiviral Properties
January 18, 2024

Ginkgo biloba, known for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Asia. Ginkgo biloba is often touted as an herb for brain health, such a

3-Day Gut Reset Elemental Diet
January 09, 2024

For people with food sensitivities and chronic digestive disorders, the holiday season can be tough. Invitations to indulge in forbidden foods are everywherefrom checkout lines and television ads to

Long COVID and Grapeseed Extract
December 14, 2023

Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) or long-haul COVID, refers to a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms or develop new symptoms after re

Long COVID and Mango Fruit Powder
November 29, 2023

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can severely damage the bodys circulatory vessels, which inhibits oxygen, hormones, and nutrients from getting to vital body tissues. Patients with Long

Long COVID and Ginkgo biloba
November 09, 2023

5 case reports were reported in an excellent paper on ginkgo biloba and Long COVID symptoms. Patients with Long COVID were given 80 mg of ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) twice a day. Patient 1 t

Upper Respiratory Infections and PEA (palmitoylethanolamide)
October 19, 2023

The endogenous compound PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) is a natural anti-inflammatory agent which works in affiliation with the endocannabinoid system to help modulate pain. PEA was first discovered in t

Long COVID, PEA and Luteolin
September 19, 2023

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a naturally occurring endocannabinoid-like lipid mediator naturally found in many plants. PEA is analgesic, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, antipyretic, antiepileptic