Folate Status Testing and the MTHFR Variant Context
Why MTHFR genetic testing often misleads patients about their folate status.
Solène Marchand-Rioux
Staff Writer
Solène Marchand-Rioux
Solène Marchand-Rioux holds a master's degree in nutritional biochemistry from McGill University and has reported on micronutrient research and dietary-deficiency trends since 2015. Her coverage bridges the gap between peer-reviewed nutrition science and the routine blood work patients receive at annual checkups.
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Zinc and Copper Balance in Blood Test Results
An elevated copper-to-zinc ratio signals hidden inflammation and predicts serious aging risks.
Solène Marchand-Rioux
Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Serum Versus Active B12 Testing
Standard B12 tests miss real deficiency because they measure mostly unusable B12.
Solène Marchand-Rioux
Vitamin D 25-OH Test and Deficiency Thresholds
Lab thresholds for vitamin D deficiency vary widely and don't always match your body's needs.
Solène Marchand-Rioux
Optimal Ferritin Range for Energy and Iron Status
Standard lab ranges miss the ferritin levels your body actually needs to function well.
Solène Marchand-Rioux
Magnesium Deficiency and Why Serum Magnesium Misses It
Standard blood tests miss the cellular magnesium depletion that drives chronic disease.
Solène Marchand-Rioux