High Altitude Hyperbaric & Wellness

07/22/2026

From seed to supplement, there's nothing quite like experiencing Standard Process firsthand. 🌱

We were honored to welcome attendees from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) 2026 Conference for a special tour of our certified organic farm and manufacturing facilities.

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

A randomized, single-blind controlled clinical trial published in late 2024 in the medical journal Frontiers in Endocrinology investigated whether magnesium and potassium supplementation could improve insomnia in adults with type 2 diabetes.

The study enrolled 320 participants (290 completed the trial) who were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo, magnesium alone, potassium alone, or a combination of 250 mg magnesium plus 250 mg potassium daily for two months.

The combination group experienced the greatest improvements, with morning cortisol levels decreasing by about 45% (from 41.6 to 22.7 µg/dL), melatonin levels increasing substantially, and severe insomnia, measured using the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), no longer present among participants by the end of the study. Magnesium-only and potassium-only groups also showed improvements, but the combined supplementation produced the strongest effects.

07/17/2026

A six-week randomized, double-blind pilot clinical trial involving 50 children aged 6–17 years with ADHD compared 20–30 mg of saffron (Crocus sativus) daily with methylphenidate. Researchers found that children taking saffron experienced significant improvements in all three core ADHD symptoms—inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Parent and teacher ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS-IV) scores improved similarly in both groups, showing that saffron performed comparably to the standard medication.

A second eight-week randomized clinical trial in 70 children aged 6–16 years evaluated saffron plus methylphenidate versus methylphenidate alone. Children who received the combination therapy showed greater reductions in parent- and teacher-rated ADHD symptoms, with improvements appearing as early as week 4, whereas the methylphenidate-only group reached similar scores later. Both studies reported that saffron was generally well tolerated, with no increase in serious side effects.

07/17/2026

Dr. Jason Fung argues that insulin, rather than calories alone, is the primary driver of weight gain. According to his theory, insulin is the body's main fat-storage hormone, and chronically high insulin levels caused by frequent eating, refined carbohydrates, and sugary foods encourage fat storage while reducing the body's ability to burn stored fat. He believes that lowering insulin through approaches such as intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate diets is a more effective strategy for weight loss than simply counting calories.

Current scientific evidence supports the idea that insulin plays an important role in fat metabolism and that persistently high insulin levels are associated with obesity and metabolic disease. However, most experts do not consider insulin to be the only or primary cause of weight gain. The prevailing view is that body fat increases when energy intake exceeds energy expenditure over time, while hormones such as insulin influence appetite, metabolism, and fat storage. Thus, insulin is regarded as an important factor in weight regulation, working alongside calorie balance, genetics, physical activity, sleep, and other lifestyle factors.

07/17/2026

Skeletal muscle is the body's largest reservoir for glucose disposal and glycogen storage, making muscle mass a key determinant of metabolic health.

A healthy adult liver typically stores about 80–100 grams of glycogen, while skeletal muscles collectively store around 350–500 grams, although trained athletes with greater muscle mass can store substantially more—sometimes 600–800 grams after glycogen supercompensation.

The liver's glycogen serves to maintain normal blood glucose levels between meals and during fasting by releasing glucose into the bloodstream, whereas muscle glycogen is used exclusively by the working muscles because muscle cells lack the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase needed to export glucose.

After a carbohydrate-rich meal, skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 70–80% of insulin-stimulated glucose uptake, acting as the body's primary "glucose sink." Increasing muscle mass through regular resistance training expands this storage capacity, allowing more glucose to be converted into glycogen instead of remaining in the bloodstream.

In addition, both muscle contraction and strength training increase the activity and abundance of GLUT4 glucose transporters, enabling muscles to absorb glucose more efficiently and improving insulin sensitivity even with lower insulin levels.

These adaptations reduce the workload on the pancreas, decrease the likelihood of chronic hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, and are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while also supporting healthier body composition and reducing the risk of excess fat accumulation in the liver.

05/26/2026

Protein controls hunger by increasing satiety and helping you feel full for longer, which can reduce overeating and support muscle repair and recovery.

Carbohydrates control performance because they are the body’s primary source of quick energy, fueling workouts, brain function, and daily activities.

Fats control hormones by supporting the production of essential hormones, maintaining cell function, and helping the body absorb vital nutrients needed for overall health.

05/26/2026