Integrix Health

Neuropathy - Diabetic

Defense and Repair

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This protocol is designed to calm overactive inflammation, strengthen your immune defenses, and support your body’s natural repair processes. Think of it as giving your immune system the right tools to do its job — without over- or under-responding. Begin with your priority items first and introduce one new supplement every 5–7 days. If you are on any blood-thinning medications or have an active autoimmune condition, please confirm with Dr. Bekkum before starting omega-3s, curcumin, or bromelain at higher doses.

Assimilation: Foundation

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This protocol is designed to support your digestive health from the ground up — helping your body break down food properly, absorb key nutrients, and repair your gut lining over time. Start with items marked as your priority recommendations first. Add additional supplements one at a time, every 5–7 days, so we can identify what’s working. If you experience any discomfort, pause and reach out before continuing.

Body Awareness

To optimize PIEZO2 function and maintain its sensitivity for proprioception and touch, you should primarily avoid foods high in a specific saturated fatty acid called margaric acid (also known as heptadecanoic acid or C17:0). Margaric acid physically increases the structural order and bending stiffness of the cellular membrane. This added membrane rigidity raises the mechanical threshold required to activate PIEZO2 channels, effectively inhibiting their function and decreasing sensory nerve firing. To limit your intake of margaric acid, you should avoid or reduce the following foods: Whole-Fat Dairy Products: Whole-fat butter contains the highest concentrations of this fatty acid, followed by cream, whole-fat yogurt, and whole milk. Animal Fats: Margaric acid is naturally present in trace amounts in ruminant-derived animal fats. Specific Fish Parts: The skin and heads of certain fatty fish, such as mullet, catfish, and cod. Brown Algae . Additionally, molecular research has identified that elevated cellular levels of phosphatidic acid and lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) also specifically inhibit PIEZO2 channels. While these are primarily generated and regulated by internal cellular enzymes (like phospholipase D) rather than direct whole-food consumption, maintaining a diet that supports overall healthy lipid metabolism is important for optimal mechanosensory function.

Anxiety and Sleep Relief

Stroke Supplement Recommendations

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All of the supplements will last 2 months.