Fatty15 (C15) Review: Real Science or Just Hype?
Fatty15 (C15:0) reviewed honestly: the dolphin-research origin, what human data exists, who might benefit, and who should save their $40. DAOM take.
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Read evidence-based articles on functional medicine, longevity optimization, acupuncture, and holistic wellness from Dr. Brandon Bright DAOM LAc.
Shilajit: Benefits, Dosing & Who Should Skip It
Shilajit reviewed by a DAOM clinician: what the small human trials show, resin vs capsule dosing, heavy-metal safety, and 7 groups who should skip.
Read article →NAD+ Patches vs Oral vs IV: Which Actually Works?
NAD+ patches vs oral NMN/NR vs IV drips compared on evidence, absorption, cost and convenience - and who needs none of them. A DAOM's honest guide.
Read article →Who Should Not Use Castor Oil Packs? Evidence & Safety
Castor oil packs: what the evidence supports, how to use them properly, and the 6 groups who should skip them. A DAOM clinician's honest guide.
Read article →Mold Illness: Symptoms, Testing & Recovery in Orange County
Mold illness in Orange County: symptoms, testing that actually helps, home remediation, and a DAOM-led recovery approach. Tustin clinic + virtual.
Read article →Is a CGM Worth It Without Diabetes? Nutrisense Review
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: October 2026 Is a continuous…
Read article →Urolithin A Review: Evidence, Dosing, Who Should Skip It
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: October 2026 Is urolithin A…
Read article →Lumbrokinase Dosage: How Much, When & Who Starts Lower
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: October 2026 How much lumbrokinase…
Read article →Function Health vs. a Functional Medicine Doctor (2026)
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: October 2026 Function Health or…
Read article →The Lab Review Visit: Bring Your Function, WHOOP, or Quest Results — Leave With a Plan
The new problem nobody had five years ago You did the responsible thing. You ordered the Function panel, or WHOOP’s Advanced Labs, or a Quest draw your doctor…
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