Lara Briden's Forum

Noticed my post got several views but no replies. :( If anyone has any thoughts, or research to share, I'd greatly appreciate. And def curious on Dr B's opinion if she's reading this! Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil was recommended to me for EPA/DHA and Vits D & A. As better alt to potentially rancid...

Fact vs Fiction - appreciate Dr Briden's thoughts:
Fish Oil supplements are generally rancid by the time they reach consumer?
And also Cod Liver Oil as the suggested swap?
Thanks!

For iron deficiency anemia, any experience with Spirulina as alt to Iron Bisglycinate if Iron supps cause intolerable GI side effects? And/or other alt to Iron supps? Thanx!

Hi! I understand how debilitating menstrual migraines can be so I'm so sorry to hear you're experiencing them. Thought I'd just share my personal experience in hopes it may help you/others in the forum. I also get migraines on days leading up to my period and/or days 1&2 of cycle. Sometimes also...

Years into Perimenopause, been a fun ride so far! :) Most recent 2 cycles have been about 25 days long. Bleed starts with about a 1/2 a day of full flow (bright red - sorry for TMI!) and then stops completely & restarts 24-48hrs later and lasts approx 4 days w/ a bit of lighter spotting at end f...

Genetics test shows I have MTHFR(CC), MTRR(GG), COMT(GG) mutations. Thoughts on supplementing w/ Folate as L-5-MTHF? Nutritionist suggested Folate 800mcg DFE (all as Quatrefolic® (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, glucosamine salt) which I'd be adding to my current B Complex which includes 334mcg DFE Fo...