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New Start Nutrition Consulting Hello, my name is Gabriel Roy Espronceda and I am a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.

📚NTP 🥩 RGV Functional Nutritionist 📚 Author
(Join my Patreon to be my client, Get Affordable Uncensored Health Guides & Tips for only $5/Month)
https://www.patreon.com/14816907/join I help people lower A1C, improve blood sugar, lose weight, and increase energy through personalized nutrition. Specializing in type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and chronic fatigue. Serving the Rio Grande Valley with practical, sustainable health strategies.

Gabe The Nutritionist answers these 5 health & wellness questions.Question 1: Are Carbs Bad for You?Question 2: Why Does...
10/23/2026

Gabe The Nutritionist answers these 5 health & wellness questions.

Question 1: Are Carbs Bad for You?
Question 2: Why Does Keto Make Me Nauseous?
Question 3: Is the Mediterranean Diet a Fad?
Question 4: Do You Believe in Snacking?
Question 5: Do We Only Need 30g of Protein?

Leave your questions in the comments so Gabe can answer them in the next Q/A video or can recommend you the right guide.

Work with Gabe to help you fix your diet, nutrition, and lifestyle to overcome any disease or health problems you may have by emailing him at [email protected] to make a consult. Where every professional practitioner fails, Gabe succeeds.

Join Gabe's Health Club to read all of his guides and to watch his videos that range from Type 2 Diabetes Remission, Accutane Detox, Thyroid Fixing, Hormone Balancing for Men & Women, Cancer, and more.

Gabe The Nutritionist answers these 5 health & wellness questions.Question 1: What is the best diet in the world?Questio...
10/16/2026

Gabe The Nutritionist answers these 5 health & wellness questions.

Question 1: What is the best diet in the world?
Question 2: is Fluoride actually bad for you?
Question 3: Why does body odor smell better when removing spices?
Question 4: Do you think running / cardio is useful?
Question 5: What can I do to convince my dad to change his diet and be healthy?

Leave your questions in the comments so Gabe can answer them in the next Q/A video or can recommend you the right guide.

Work with Gabe to help you fix your diet, nutrition, and lifestyle to overcome any disease or health problems you may have by emailing him at [email protected] to make a consult. Where every professional practitioner fails, Gabe succeeds.

Join Gabe's Health Club to read all of his guides and to watch his videos that range from Type 2 Diabetes Remission, Accutane Detox, Thyroid Fixing, Hormone Balancing for Men & Women, Cancer, and more.

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🌙 MELATONIN ISN’T JUST FOR SLEEP: THE “SLEEP HORMONE” THAT MAY HELP YOUR BODY HANDLE OXIDATIVE STRESS & DETOXMost people...
10/09/2026

🌙 MELATONIN ISN’T JUST FOR SLEEP: THE “SLEEP HORMONE” THAT MAY HELP YOUR BODY HANDLE OXIDATIVE STRESS & DETOX

Most people think of melatonin as simply the hormone that helps you sleep.
But melatonin may have a much bigger role in protecting the body from oxidative stress.

Detoxification isn't simply about getting rid of toxins. Your body must transform, neutralize, conjugate, transport and eliminate compounds. Some of these metabolic reactions can generate reactive molecules along the way.

Melatonin can act as an antioxidant and free-radical scavenger, interacting with reactive molecules such as
• Hydroxyl radical (•OH)
• Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
• Singlet oxygen (1O2)
• Nitric oxide (NO•)
• Peroxynitrite (ONOO-)
• Hypochlorous acid (HOCl)
It may also support antioxidant defenses involving glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase (SOD).

Melatonin doesn't necessarily need to remove a toxin to be protective.
It may help reduce the oxidative damage generated while your body metabolizes potentially harmful compounds.

Phase 1 creates Reactive metabolites which increases Oxidative stress then taken during Phase 2 for Conjugation and then excreted from the body.

Melatonin may help protect cells like the mitochondria from some of that inflammatory oxidative stress.

🌙 But the goal is not more melatonin.

The goal is to help your body naturally produce melatonin in response to darkness.
☀️ Bright light during the day
🌙 Darkness at night
📵 Less artificial light before bed
😴 Consistent sleep timing
🏃 Regular movement

Sleep is more than just resting. It is also your body's nightly maintenance and antioxidant defense system. Another reason as to why we feel better when we sleep it off.

WHY DOES VITAMIN B6 MAKE YOU REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS? 🧠💭Have you ever taken vitamin B6 before bed and suddenly woken up thi...
10/02/2026

WHY DOES VITAMIN B6 MAKE YOU REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS? 🧠💭

Have you ever taken vitamin B6 before bed and suddenly woken up thinking, Why do I remember that entire dream?
Your dreams may seem unusually vivid, bizarre, emotional, colorful, intense, or easier to remember.

Vitamin B6 may not necessarily make you dream more. It may make your brain better at remembering the dreams you were already having.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is involved in enzymes that help produce and regulate important neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and glutamate.

These chemical signaling systems interact with the brain circuits involved in sleep architecture, REM sleep, cortical activation, memory formation, and dream recall.

One hypothesis is that B6-dependent neurotransmitter metabolism may influence cortical activity during REM sleep, potentially making dream experiences easier to retrieve after waking.

More B6 does NOT automatically mean better sleep or better dreams. Vitamin B6 is essential but high-dose supplementation can become problematic.

Chronic excessive B6 intake can cause sensory neuropathy and other neurological symptoms. The NIH lists a U.S. adult upper limit of 100 mg/day, while the European Food Safety Authority established a considerably lower adult upper limit of 12 mg/day in 2023.

So if B6 gives you unusually intense dream recall, don't automatically assume you need more.
The goal isn't to mega-dose B6 for vivid dreams.

The goal is understanding how B6, neurotransmitters, REM sleep, cortical activity, and memory interact.

THYROID DYSFUNCTION & CHERRY ANGIOMAS: COULD POTASSIUM BROMATE BE DRIVING OXIDATIVE STRESS?Your thyroid is one of the mo...
09/25/2026

THYROID DYSFUNCTION & CHERRY ANGIOMAS: COULD POTASSIUM BROMATE BE DRIVING OXIDATIVE STRESS?

Your thyroid is one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body. It constantly produces thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, energy, temperature, and cellular activity.

But there’s a catch: thyroid hormone production naturally requires hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).

Hydrogen Peroxide helps thyroid peroxidase incorporate iodine into thyroid hormones. Because the thyroid intentionally generates reactive oxygen species, it also relies on antioxidant defenses to prevent excessive inflammation.

Potassium bromate (KBrO3) is a powerful oxidizing agent historically used in flour processing and can also form as a drinking-water disinfection byproduct. Research has linked bromate exposure to oxidative stress, DNA damage, kidney toxicity, and thyroid-related tumors in animal studies.

But what about cherry angiomas?
Cherry angiomas are common red vascular skin growths often seen from acute Bromate exposure due to increased VEGF near the epidermis.

WHERE CAN BROMATE COME FROM?
• Potassium-bromate-treated flour
• Certain drinking-water systems
• Industrial/occupational exposure
• Environmental brominated compounds

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
It's reducing unnecessary exposure while supporting normal antioxidant defenses.

Important nutrients include:
Selenium supports glutathione peroxidase
Riboflavin (B2) supports cellular redox enzymes
Cysteine/NAC supports glutathione production
Zinc supports antioxidant enzymes
Iodine required for thyroid hormone production, but excess iodine can also disrupt thyroid function

Watch the full video on YouTube!

You’re not just hormonal. Your metabolism may be part of the problem.Irregular periods. Stubborn weight. Acne. Unwanted ...
09/18/2026

You’re not just hormonal. Your metabolism may be part of the problem.

Irregular periods. Stubborn weight. Acne. Unwanted facial hair. Intense cravings. Fatigue. Poor sleep.

If you’re dealing with PCOS, you may have been told that the answer is simply to balance your hormones.

But what if your hormones are responding to what’s happening throughout your body?

The ovaries don't work alone. Your brain, thyroid, adrenal glands, liver, pancreas, muscles, fat tissue, and ovaries are constantly communicating through metabolic and hormonal signals.

The 4 metabolic pillars I would investigate

1️⃣ Blood Sugar & Insulin
Insulin resistance and impaired glucose regulation can be important features of PCOS.

Understanding what is happening with your blood sugar may provide important clues about your hormonal symptoms.

2️⃣ Sleep & Circadian Rhythm 😴
If you're sleeping poorly, waking up exhausted, or constantly feeling stressed, don't overlook sleep. You need at least 7 hours of sleep for metabolic and hormonal regulation.

3️⃣ Nutrition & Nutrient Status 🥩🥚
Your body needs adequate energy and nutrients to support cellular metabolism, thyroid function, hormone production, and reproductive health.

There isn't a perfect PCOS diet for every woman but your nutritional strategy matters really matters a lot. More animal-based protein, less sugar, and more healthy fats.

4️⃣ Environmental Stressors 🌎
Environmental exposures to hormone disrupting chemicals in your care products can all be worth investigating alongside nutrition and metabolic health.

Save this post if you're trying to understand your PCOS / PMOS beyond hormone levels. ❤️

Watch the full video on YouTube & Patreon!

Can too much calcium cause headaches or migraines?Calcium is essential as it helps neurons communicate, muscles contract...
09/11/2026

Can too much calcium cause headaches or migraines?

Calcium is essential as it helps neurons communicate, muscles contract, hormones release, and cells respond to signals.

However, more calcium is NOT automatically better.

Your brain depends on a delicate balance between calcium and magnesium, and the issue isn’t simply how much calcium is in your blood.

When calcium enters neurons excessively, calcium-dependent signaling can increase neurotransmitter release and neuronal excitability.

Magnesium helps regulate calcium movement through several channels and acts as an important modulator of NMDA receptors, which are activated by the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate.

When magnesium status is low, excessive excitatory signaling may become harder to control.
This is one reason why the calcium–magnesium relationship deserves more attention when looking at headaches and migraine physiology.

Having a normal blood calcium level does not mean calcium signaling inside every cell is perfectly balanced and having a high calcium intake does not automatically mean you have high blood calcium.

The goal isn't to avoid calcium but to find balance

Calcium is essential. Magnesium is essential. The nervous system needs both but in the right balance.

If you struggle with headaches, migraines, muscle tension, nervous-system excitability, or sensitivity to stimulation, the calcium–magnesium relationship may be worth investigating.

🔬 The deeper question isn't simply, Do I need calcium?

How is my body regulating calcium and what nutrients am I missing?

Find the whole video on my Patreon!

Do You Have Genetic Anxiety? 🧬 Slow COMT, Dopamine & OverthinkingCould your COMT gene influence how you respond to stres...
09/04/2026

Do You Have Genetic Anxiety? 🧬 Slow COMT, Dopamine & Overthinking

Could your COMT gene influence how you respond to stress, worry, stimulants, and everyday mental pressure?

If you constantly feel anxious, overstimulated, restless, on edge, or stuck in your thoughts, despite trying therapy, lifestyle changes, or other approaches, there may be another piece of the puzzle worth understanding.

How quickly your body breaks down dopamine and norepinephrine.

The COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) enzyme helps metabolize catecholamines including dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.

One commonly discussed COMT variant is Val158Met (rs4680).

People with the Met/Met genotype generally have lower COMT activity than Val/Val, meaning certain catecholamines can remain available for longer in the prefrontal cortex, where dopamine regulation is important for cognition, attention, and stress processing.

That doesn't mean Slow COMT = anxiety.

But genetics may help explain why some people seem to be more sensitive to stress, caffeine, stimulants, sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, or excessive mental stimulation. And here's where nutrition gets interesting.

COMT requires SAM (S-adenosylmethionine) as its methyl donor, connecting catecholamine metabolism to methylation, folate, B12, magnesium, and overall nutritional status.

So could your genetics be influencing how you experience anxiety, stress, motivation, focus, and overstimulation?
🧬 COMT gene
🧠 Slow COMT
⚡ Dopamine metabolism
🔥 Norepinephrine
😰 Anxiety & worry
☕ Caffeine sensitivity
🧪 Genetic testing
🥩 Nutrition & methylation
Your genes aren't your destiny but understanding them may provide another piece of the puzzle.

Do You Have Genetic Depression? 🧬 Fast COMT, Dopamine Breakdown & Low MotivationWhat if your depression, low motivation,...
08/28/2026

Do You Have Genetic Depression? 🧬 Fast COMT, Dopamine Breakdown & Low Motivation

What if your depression, low motivation, brain fog, or feeling of being completely unstimulated isn't simply because you don't have enough dopamine? What if you break down dopamine and norepinephrine faster than other people?

This is where the COMT gene gets REALLY interesting.
Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) helps break down catecholamines including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

One common variant is COMT Val158Met.
People with the Val/Val genotype generally have higher COMT activity than Met/Met, meaning catecholamines can be metabolized more rapidly in tissues where COMT is active.

Could this contribute to feeling less rewarded, less motivated, mentally flat, or more vulnerable to stress?
Potentially, but COMT is NOT a single diagnosis for depression.

Your genetics are only one piece of the puzzle. Sleep, nutrition, inflammation, hormones, medications, stress, environment, and other genes can all influence mental health.

But this raises an important question!
🧠 Is your brain simply not producing enough dopamine or could dopamine be getting metabolized too quickly?

Nutrition becomes especially interesting because neurotransmitter production and metabolism depend on adequate protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and metabolic cofactors.

Your brain chemistry isn't simply low dopamine vs. high dopamine.
You have to consider how you're making, using, transporting, and breaking down neurotransmitters.

Understanding your genetics may provide another piece of the puzzle for personalized nutrition and mental health.

Learn what nutrient deficiencies you need to fix so you can help have a much better dopamine metabolism.

Do you know your COMT genotype? Val/Val, Val/Met, or Met/Met? 👇

🧂 Why We NEED salty Sodium for Optimal Health: No Need To Fear Salt!Sodium gets blamed for a lot of health problems but ...
08/21/2026

🧂 Why We NEED salty Sodium for Optimal Health: No Need To Fear Salt!

Sodium gets blamed for a lot of health problems but your body cannot function without it.

Salt has been valuable throughout human history. Wars have been fought over it, animals will travel miles to find it, and humans have used it for thousands of years to preserve food. Sodium is essential.

Sodium is one of your body's primary electrolytes, helping create the electrical and chemical gradients that allow your cells to function.

🧠 Nervous system: Sodium helps generate and propagate nerve impulses.

💪 Muscles: Sodium is essential for electrical signaling and muscle contraction

💧 Fluid balance: Sodium helps regulate water distribution

🩸 Blood volume: Sodium works with your kidneys & hormones to help regulate fluid and blood volume.

🍽️ Nutrient transport: Sodium gradients help transport glucose and amino acids across cell membranes.

⚡ Cellular transport: The sodium gradient created by the sodium-potassium pump provides energy that other transport systems can use.

It helps create the electrochemical gradients that power countless microscopic processes throughout your body.

✅ Sodium requires proper balance.

Too little sodium can be dangerous. Too much can also be problematic, especially in susceptible individuals.
And sodium doesn't work alone. It operates within an electrolyte network involving potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride.

🧂 Salt isn't merely something you sprinkle on food.
⚡ Sodium is part of your body's electrical infrastructure.
Understand electrolyte balance.

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