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Tag: Cofactor

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Understanding the Role: Is KUVAN an Enzyme Replacement Therapy?

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4 min read
According to the FDA, Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride) was approved in 2007 as a treatment for certain types of Phenylketonuria (PKU). So, is KUVAN an enzyme replacement therapy? The answer requires a closer look at its unique pharmacological function as a cofactor, not an enzyme replacement.

What Do Magnesium and D3 Do Together? The Crucial Connection for Optimal Health

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4 min read
It is estimated that nearly one-third of Americans are Vitamin D deficient, but few realize that proper Vitamin D activation and function are critically dependent on another nutrient: magnesium. So, what do magnesium and D3 do together? They operate in a crucial synergistic relationship, where magnesium acts as a necessary cofactor for the enzymes that metabolize and activate Vitamin D3 in the body.