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4.3 Additional Water‐Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C, Biotin (B7), synergy with existing protocols.
Required Reading:
● Dr. Zachary: same vitamin section (p.235–248)
4.4 Essential Minerals & Trace Elements
Calcium, magnesium, iron (serum vs. RBC), manganese, copper,
zinc, chromium, Cu:Zn ratio.
Required Reading:
● Sodano: Chapter 4 (Electrolytes, Minerals, Acid‐Base)
● Dr. Zachary: p.249–258 (Minerals)
● Weatherby & Ferguson: Mineral references in Blood Chemistry
WEEK 5: LIVER, RENAL & GI HEALTH
5.1 Liver & Detox Markers
AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin/globulin ratio, phase I/II detox
context.
Required Reading:
● Sodano: Chapter 3 (Liver, GB, Pancreas)
● Dr. Zachary: p.27–82 (CMP coverage), especially AST/ALT, etc.
● Weatherby & Ferguson: Liver enzymes in Blood Chem
5.2 Renal Function & Electrolytes
BUN, creatinine, eGFR, uric acid, sodium, potassium, chloride,
bicarbonate.
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