Functional Medicine Resource
Clinical Articles
Evidence-based articles covering the mechanisms, lab interpretation, and protocol frameworks that guide functional medicine practice at The Lamkin Clinic. Each article reflects how we actually think about and address these questions with patients in real consultations.
30+
Clinical Articles
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Clinical Topics
Evidence-Based
Not Opinion or Theory
25+yr
Clinical Experience
The Clinical Articles library provides in-depth, evidence-based articles on the mechanisms, lab interpretation, and treatment approaches used at The Lamkin Clinic. Each article is authored by Brian Lamkin, DO, includes inline PubMed citations, and connects to the relevant condition pages and lab reference pages across the site. These are not blog posts. They are clinical reference articles written for patients and providers seeking substantive, medically literate information.
Metabolic Health (7 Articles)Why Do Some People Gain Weight Eating Healthy?Metabolic resistance beyond calories
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Insulin Resistance with Normal Blood SugarThe silent metabolic window
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Metabolic Resistance to Weight LossWhy diets fail at the hormonal level
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Why Does Cortisol Cause Belly Fat?HPA axis and visceral adiposity
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How Do GLP-1 Medications Actually Cause Weight Loss?Incretin pharmacology explained
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Ferritin Low, Iron HighIron metabolism paradox
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What Causes Low SDMA on Lab Tests?Renal and methylation marker
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How Do Doctors Diagnose Hormone Imbalance?Comprehensive hormonal evaluation
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What Labs Should Be Checked for Hormone Optimization?The complete hormonal panel
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What Is the Best Way to Optimize Hormones Naturally?Foundational hormonal support
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What Symptoms Indicate Low Testosterone in Men?Clinical pattern recognition
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Is Testosterone Therapy Safe After Prostate Cancer?Evidence review and clinical approach
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Bioidentical vs Synthetic HormonesMolecular and clinical differences
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Alternatives to Rifaximin for SIBOHerbal antimicrobial protocols
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What Is the Candibactin Protocol for SIBO?Evidence-based herbal treatment
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How Does Leaky Gut Cause Systemic Inflammation?LPS translocation and TLR4 activation
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What Is the Gut-Brain Connection?Vagal, immune, and microbial pathways
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How Does H. pylori Affect Stomach Acid?Urease mechanism and acid failure
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How Does Low-Dose Naltrexone Work for Inflammation?TLR4 and endorphin mechanism
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Low-Dose Naltrexone: Mechanism and ApplicationsClinical protocol and patient selection
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How Do Functional Medicine Doctors Treat Autoimmune Disease?Root-cause autoimmune framework
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What Does High TGF-Beta 1 Mean in Chronic Illness?CIRS, autoimmune, and fibrosis marker
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What Your AA:EPA Ratio Is Telling You About Systemic InflammationCellular fatty acid balance
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What Does a High Arachidonic Acid to EPA Ratio Mean?Eicosanoid balance and resolution
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What Are Peptides and How Do They Work?Foundational peptide science
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Peptide Therapy SafetySourcing, monitoring, and risk
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What Peptides Help with Longevity?GH axis, mitochondria, and repair
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What Peptides Improve Mitochondrial Function?MOTS-c, SS-31, and humanin
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What Is MOTS-c Peptide Used For?AMPK, metabolism, and longevity
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30+ clinical reference articles. Evidence-based. PubMed-cited. Written for patients who want real answers.
The Clinical Articles library is part of The Lamkin Clinic's commitment to providing medically literate, root-cause focused education alongside the Medical Conditions Library and Lab Reference Library. Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific health concerns.
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