What if you could test whether your supplement is actually working? Most supplements require weeks or months before you see changes in lab work. When I talked with Brendan Vermeire, functional medicine practitioner and nitric oxide researcher, on the podcast, he explained the science behind salivary nitric oxide testing, and how the Berkeley Life test strips were developed to measure nitrite as a real-time marker of nitric oxide signaling. Why does that matter? Because nitric oxide supports: 🫀

Facing a low #bonedensity test can feel overwhelming. But you deserve real answers—not rushed prescriptions. Here’s how to advocate for yourself during that appointment: ✨ Choose a doctor who listens and looks for the root causes ✨ Bring an advocate to help take notes and keep you grounded ✨ Ask for the actual effectiveness data on any bone drug recommended ✨ Request the medical tests that uncover hidden causes of bone loss ✨ Ask for a referral to physical therapy—because building muscle builds