Fredrickson Health Solutions

99 health problems… but magnesium probably solved 96 of them. 😏

Okay, not literally 96… probably closer to 97. 😂

Magnesium is involved in 600+ processes in the body, which is why maintaining magnesium balance can have such a broad impact on how you feel and function.

But the goal isn’t simply to take magnesium and hope for the best. It’s about understanding how to stay in magnesium balance for life.

That’s exactly why I wrote Magnesium Answers. 📖

Inside, I break down:
🧠 Why magnesium matters
💊 The different forms of magnesium & what they’re best for
⚡ Signs you may not be getting enough
🥑 Food sources and lifestyle factors that affect magnesium
📏 How to think about dosage and supplementation
🔄 How to create a long-term strategy for maintaining magnesium balance

Don’t just take magnesium. Understand magnesium.

📚 Pick up your copy of Magnesium Answers on Amazon and learn how to make magnesium a lifelong part of your health strategy.

And share this post with a friend who needs a little more magnesium in their life! 😂👇

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Your labs may be “normal”… but are they optimal? 👀

A standard lab panel can tell you a lot, but it doesn’t always tell the whole story.

There are additional biomarkers we can look at to better understand things like inflammation, nutrient status, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, and electrolyte balance.

And here’s the important part: you may have an area that needs attention without knowing it—simply because it wasn’t tested.

That’s why we believe in:

TEST. DON’T GUESS.

Swipe through to see 7 biomarkers we often look at in and beyond a traditional lab panel and the functional ranges we consider when evaluating the bigger picture.

👇 Want to learn more?
Comment “LABS” on this post and we’ll reach out with more information about our integrative lab testing services.

💭 “Magnesium didn’t help my sleep, so I quit taking it.”

I hear this all the time.

Here’s the thing: just because magnesium didn’t noticeably improve your sleep doesn’t mean it isn’t doing important work throughout your body.

Magnesium plays a role in:
✅ Supporting healthy heart rate variability (HRV)
✅ Helping the body better adapt to stress
✅ Supporting normal muscle function and recovery
✅ Activating vitamin D
✅ Helping regulate healthy blood pressure
✅ Powering 300+ (more like 1,000) enzymatic reactions that keep your body functioning properly

Sleep is incredibly complex. Hormones, stress, blood sugar, light exposure, sleep apnea, caffeine, alcohol, medications, and dozens of other factors can all influence how well you sleep.

Don’t judge magnesium solely by whether it makes you sleepy.

Sometimes the biggest benefits are happening behind the scenes—supporting long-term health, not creating an immediate feeling.

If you want to better understand why magnesium is one of the most important (and misunderstood) nutrients, check out my book Magnesium Answers, available on Amazon.

Sleep is complicated. Magnesium’s importance to your health isn’t.

One small step in the right direction.

Today the FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee voted in favor of recommending BPC-157 for inclusion on the bulk substances list for ulcerative colitis in a vote 8 to 6. While this is an encouraging development, it’s important to remember that this is not final approval and there is still a long regulatory process ahead.

For many of us in integrative and functional medicine, BPC-157 is a peptide we’ve seen generate promising outcomes in clinical practice for injury recovery, healing, and GI support. While we need more high-quality research and continued evaluation, this vote represents meaningful progress.

A huge thank you to everyone who has advocated for science, responsible access, and continued research into peptides that have the potential to improve patient care. Every step forward matters.

Here’s hoping this is just the beginning. 👏

Growth doesn’t happen when everything is easy.

It happens when you’re challenged.
It happens when you’re uncomfortable.
It happens when life puts you in situations that test your patience, discipline, and character.

The same is true with your health.

Building muscle takes resistance.
Losing weight takes consistency.
Improving your health requires habits that aren’t always comfortable in the moment.

The pressure you’re feeling today may be the very thing preparing you for the next level tomorrow.

Keep going. The process is worth it!

Omega-3 Index (O3I) testing measures the percentage of EPA and DHA—the two most well studied omega-3 fatty acids found within red blood cell membranes. Unlike a standard fatty acid test, the Omega-3 Index reflects long term omega-3 status over the previous several months and provides insight into cardiovascular, brain, inflammatory, and recovery health.

Clinical experience and research in the U.S. shows that a large percentage of most individuals fall below the optimal range, often due to low intake of fatty fish and increased consumption of processed omega-6-rich foods. Low omega-3 levels have been associated with increased inflammation, slower recovery, poorer cardiovascular health, and impaired cognitive performance.

An Omega-3 Index of 8% or greater is generally considered optimal for overall health, but emerging research suggests athletes may benefit from even higher levels due to increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and recovery demands associated with intense training. Although specific cut-off guidelines for athletes have not been universally established, current research suggests a target range of approximately 8–11% may be ideal for supporting performance, recovery, cardiovascular function, and resilience.

One important thing to understand is that a high fish intake or regular fish oil supplementation does not always mean your omega-3 levels are actually optimal. Quality matters. Absorption matters. And getting enough EPA and DHA for your specific goals matters. Some fish oil supplements contain lower-quality oils, inadequate EPA/DHA amounts, or oxidized fats that may not produce meaningful changes in Omega-3 Index levels.

Interestingly, populations in Japan—where fish intake is traditionally much higher have consistently demonstrated lower cardiovascular risk and significantly higher omega-3 levels compared to Western populations (PMID: 16401768).

The takeaway? Don’t assume. Test.

If you would like upgraded lab work and a personalized review of your Omega-3 status and overall health markers, send us a message or comment “LABS” and we’ll reach out with more information.

Great dinner in West Palm Beach with two integrative pharmacist legends, and .emlahtubuo

Pretty incredible to see how far integrative medicine has come from where it started. We are seeing a shift into healthcare evolving into true whole-person care with better access for patients, and more efficiency for providers.

Healthcare is beginning to transform- and we’re just getting started!