Journal / scott w. tunis md facs

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS  | Before we consider the answer to that question, we need to define the term “vitamin deficient”. Vitamin deficiencies can be absolute, wherein there is a complete lack of an...

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS • Electrolytes, defined in the context of nutrition and athletics, are the dissolved minerals in our blood, sweat and urine which contain an electric charge.  They play critical roles in nerve...

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS  |  An absolute deficiency of any of the 13 essential vitamins or essential trace elements is incompatible with life.

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS  • "I’ve heard that strenuous and endurance exercise can suppress the immune system. I’m a runner.  Should I be worried about greater susceptibility to infection? What nutritional strategies should I...

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS |  Board Certified Eye Physician and Surgeon Think about all the time, money and effort we as runners invest in protecting our bodies, muscles and joints from the physical demands...

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS | Iron is the element in hemoglobin in our red cells that binds and carries oxygen. It’s also why our blood is red. Low in Iron = less oxygen delivery...

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS | You are supposed to operate your engine with the oil level on the FULL mark. If your engine oil is a little low, you won’t even know it. Your...

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS | You have heard about athletes taking beetroot to increase endurance. Some swear by it. So what’s the deal, does it really work? At Runners Essentials, we prefer to look...

Scott W. Tunis MD FACS  | We love to run. But it isn’t always easy. Wouldn’t it be great if we were always motivated?Wouldn’t it be nice if we always felt strong and fast?Wouldn’t it...