One of the most common questions I get from patients and practitioners alike is: "What dose of LDN should I start with?" By Yoon Hang Kim MD www.yoonhangkim.com It's a fair question. And for years, the standard answer has been some variation of "start low and go slow" or "work up to 4.5 mg." But after two decades of prescribing low-dose naltrexone, I've come to realize that this one-size-fits-all approach fails about a third of my patients. Here's the uncomfortable truth: app

By Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician In my two decades of practicing integrative and functional medicine, I've learned that some of our most powerful therapeutic tools come from unexpected places. Methylene blue is a perfect example—a compound that began as a textile dye in 1876 and has quietly evolved into a fascinating option for practitioners focused on mitochondrial health, cognitive function, and c

Yoon Hang Kim MD Quick Answer: Does LDN Cause Hair Loss? No direct evidence exists that LDN causes hair loss as a primary side effect Clinical trials consistently list vivid dreams, sleep changes, and headaches as the most common side effects Hair loss in LDN patients typically relates to the underlying autoimmune condition, thyroid imbalance, or nutritional deficiency LDN may actually help certain types of autoimmune hair loss, with studies showing disease stabilization in 7

Yoon Hang Kim MD MPH Dr. Kim is an expert in LDN use in integrative & functional medicine setting. Dr. Kim has published two books on LDN, an article on chronic pain. He has been featured as guest speaker for LDN Research Trust many times, and provides guest podcast speaker on LDN. Many of his articles are available for free at his professional website - www.yoonhangkim.com . Virtual Integrative & Functional Medicine Consultations Available! Dr. Kim is dedicated to guiding yo