Longevity Medicine, Functional Wellness & Anti-Aging Insights from HormoneSynergy®

Metagenics coupon seekers: start here. 30% off Professional ID + the top 20 Metagenics clinician favorites for gut, immune, omega-3, D3+K, inflammation, glucose, and stress support—Portland/Lake Oswego + USA shipping.

HormoneSynergy® is transitioning away from Amazon to uphold the integrity of our supplements, ensure verified inventory control, and maintain transparent chain-of-custody. As a clinician-led preventive longevity clinic based in Portland and Lake Oswego, Oregon, we are committed to direct distribution, reflecting our own integrity as a business. This allows us to continue offering personalized care and maintaining the high standards we stand behind, while still shipping nationwide across the USA.

Human clinical data shows alcohol—especially binge drinking—can increase gut permeability (“leaky gut”), raise endotoxin (LPS) in the bloodstream, and trigger immune activation. Here’s what’s causation vs association, what shifts in the microbiome are most consistent in heavy drinkers, and practical Harm-Reduction steps (nutrition, exercise, metabolic health, and targeted support like NAC/glutathione) if you choose to drink.

HormoneSynergy® Clinic’s HS STACK™ Preventive Cardiology Protocol is Dr. Retzler’s measurement-driven approach to cardiovascular longevity—built around ApoB particle burden, Lp(a), insulin resistance, inflammation, body composition (DEXA/SECA), and longitudinal tracking. Serving Portland & Lake Oswego, Oregon, with nationwide education and USA supplement shipping.

MaxSimil® Fish Oil is our go-to omega-3 for advanced EPA/DHA absorption—ideal for heart, brain, inflammation balance, and cardiometabolic longevity. Compare MaxSimil® to our Omega 650 EC option and choose the right professional-grade fish oil for Portland & Lake Oswego, Oregon, or anywhere in the USA.

Cholest Protect is a physician-formulated blend of Bergamonte® citrus bergamot, berberine, and Curcumin C3 Complex® designed to support healthy cholesterol metabolism, lipid balance, ApoB-aware cardiometabolic care, and long-term vascular wellness as part of a broader longevity medicine strategy.

Celebrate our 25-year partnership with Metagenics®. New customers receive 30% off their first order plus free shipping through our practitioner portal. Promotion ends March 31st.

The Enneagram is often grouped into three centers of intelligence: Body, Heart, and Head. Each center brings a different way of sensing the world, reacting to stress, and approaching health change. In longevity work, understanding the centers can help us see whether we lead with instinct, image and emotion, or thought and security — and what each center may need for sustainable health.

ALT is a liver enzyme that can help signal early metabolic dysfunction, especially when it rises alongside insulin resistance, visceral fat, and fatty liver patterns. Even mild elevation may matter in the right clinical context.

HDL cholesterol is often referred to as “good cholesterol,” but its role is more complex. It helps transport cholesterol and reflects aspects of metabolic and cardiovascular health, especially when interpreted alongside triglycerides and insulin resistance.

TriFortify Liposomal Glutathione offers a delicious, highly absorbable liposomal glutathione option for those who prefer liquid over capsules. Dr. Retzler’s pick for enhanced cellular antioxidant support in Portland, OR and nationwide.

Magnesium L-Threonate (Magtein®) is one of the most brain-targeted forms of magnesium available—and one of the most popular supplements we recommend at HormoneSynergy® Clinic (Portland & Lake Oswego). Here’s why we love it, how to use it, and how to choose between unflavored and berry powder.