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The Calcium Myth: Why Strong Bones Need More Than Calcium

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements, Food for Thought
The Calcium Myth: Why Strong Bones Need More Than Calcium For decades, we've been told that calcium is the key to strong bones and osteoporosis prevention. Walk through any pharmacy and you'll find shelves lined with calcium supplements promising stronger bones and reduced fracture risk. But what if calcium is only one piece of a much larger puzzle? The truth…
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Vitamin D Deficiency: The Hidden Epidemic Affecting Immunity, Energy, Hormones, and Chronic Disease

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements, Food for Thought
Vitamin D Deficiency: More Than Just Bone Health By Total Health Center Virginia Beach Vitamin D deficiency has quietly become one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in modern society. While many people associate vitamin D only with bone health, research now shows that vitamin D plays a critical role in immune function, hormone balance, inflammation control, mood, metabolism, cardiovascular…
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Glycine: The Overlooked Amino Acid That May Improve Sleep, Detox, Aging, and Recovery

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements
Glycine: The Overlooked Amino Acid That May Improve Sleep, Detox, Aging, and Recovery By Dr. Mark Scott | Total Health Center Virginia Beach If you’ve ever struggled with poor sleep, low energy, slow recovery, brain fog, or the feeling that your body just isn’t functioning as efficiently as it used to, the answer may involve a surprisingly simple nutrient: glycine.…
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Creatine for Healthy Aging: More Than a “Gym Supplement”

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements
Creatine for Healthy Aging: More Than a “Gym Supplement” Most people still think creatine is just for muscle gains in the gym. But the research tells a very different story. Creatine is one of the most well-studied, safest, and most affordable supplements available, and its benefits extend far beyond performance. From brain health and fertility to metabolic resilience and healthy…
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HepatoClear™: Supporting Your Liver in a Toxic World

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements
HepatoClear™: Supporting Your Liver in a Toxic World By Dr. Scott We live in a world our grandparents never had to face. Industrial chemicals. Pesticides. Plastics. Air pollution. Medications. Processed foods. Hormone disruptors. Heavy metals. Every single day, your body is exposed to more environmental stress than at any other time in human history. And there is one organ working…
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Targeted Liver Support for Energy, Detoxification & Metabolic Health

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements
NOW® Liver Refresh™ Targeted Liver Support for Energy, Detoxification & Metabolic Health Your liver is your body’s primary filtration and metabolic powerhouse. It processes hormones, metabolizes fats, regulates blood sugar, supports digestion, and neutralizes environmental toxins. When liver function becomes sluggish — whether from processed foods, medications, alcohol, stress, or environmental exposure — patients often experience: Fatigue Brain fog Bloating…
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Glyco-TH™: Foundational Blood Sugar Support for Long-Term Metabolic Health

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements
Glyco-TH™: Foundational Blood Sugar Support for Long-Term Metabolic Health As a functional medicine practitioner, I have seen firsthand how blood sugar imbalance quietly drives inflammation, fatigue, stubborn weight gain, thyroid dysfunction, and even autoimmune flare-ups. The truth is simple: you cannot build lasting health on unstable blood sugar. That’s why I often recommend Glyco-TH™ as a foundational formula in many…
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Digestive Enzymes: The Missing Link to Better Digestion, Energy & Healing

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements
If you’re eating a healthy diet but still struggling with bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or reflux, the issue may not be what you’re eating. It may be how well you’re digesting it. Digestive enzymes are one of the most overlooked tools in functional medicine. They don’t just help with gas or bloating — they are essential for nutrient absorption, immune…
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CoQ10 & Ubiquinol: Why the Active Form Matters — Especially If You’re on a Statin

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of the most important nutrients you’ve probably never thought about — yet every cell in your body depends on it for energy. Discovered in 1957, CoQ10 is a fat-soluble compound found in virtually every cell membrane in the body. It plays a central role in mitochondrial energy production and serves as the body’s only lipid-soluble,…
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Magnesium: The Missing Mineral Behind Energy, Sleep, Heart Health & More

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements
Magnesium is one of the most important — and most overlooked — nutrients in modern health care. It acts as a co-factor in more than 350 enzymatic reactions in the body. That means your nervous system, muscles, heart, liver, bones, hormones, blood sugar, and even your DNA rely on adequate magnesium levels to function properly. When I evaluate patients in…
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