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Photo by Eli DeFaria on Unsplash What is Rhodiola? The word adaptogen in herbal medicine refers to an herb or plant extract that helps the body adapt to stress and fatigue, while promoting or restoring normal physiological (bodily) functioning. Rhodiola is just such an herb. …
In order to achieve peak performance, athletes need good nutrition and specific vitamins and minerals to keep their bodies in optimal health. Female athletes have special nutritional needs, due to hormones and menstruation. The three commonly suggested minerals for female athletes are iron, copper and …
A protein, FKBP51, has been associated with anxiety and diabetes, as it contributes to the regulation of the stress system.
Diabetes is a life-threatening disease that causes your blood sugar and triglycerides to become continuously and severely elevated. This excess circulating blood sugar is very destructive, causing inflammation in the heart and circulatory system, as well as in the eyes, brain, kidneys and nerve tissue.
Diabetes occurs when your cells become resistant to the effects of the hormone insulin, which normally stores sugar in your cells. Type 2 diabetes is largely the result of excess body weight and physical inactivity.
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It’s normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed periodically. But overwhelming anxiety and constant worry can take a major toll on your body and mind. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The association also reports that anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality and life events.
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A new study published in the journal Nature Communications by researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich, Germany, have found that a protein called FKBP51 may also play a role in triggering type 2 diabetes.
The protein has been associated with both anxiety and depression, as it contributes to the regulation of the stress system. “When the gene that controls the production of FKBP51 suffers a mutation, this can lead to dysregulation of the stress system, which in turn, can cause mental health disorders.”
Lead researcher of the study, Mathias Schmidt, note that the FKBP51 protein also contributes to forming a molecular link between the stress system and the regulation of various metabolic functions, which may make it responsible for the onset of metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
Photo by Kim Carpenter on Unsplash What is ALCAR? Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is an absorbable form of the amino acid L-Carnitine, a naturally occurring amino acid that is synthesized in the liver and kidney. Like L-Carnitine, ALCAR produces energy in the mitochondria of the cell. …
Photo by Rhett Noonan on Unsplash According to Penn State College of Medicine, researchers have found that using technology before bed was associated with less sleep, poor sleep quality, greater fatigue, and high body mass indexes (BMI). Previous research points to technology impacting sleep patterns. …
Making the same protein shake every morning or before your workout can get boring pretty fast. Shake up your routine by adding superfood powers like Cocoa Hx®, Greens Hx® and Collagen Hx® and InVite®’s Whey Protein Powders into these different recipes for new, delicious and nutritious treats! Your taste buds will thank us later.
InVite®’s cocoa powder, Cocoa Hx®, contains all of the nutritional components that occur naturally in pure dark chocolate, without the saturated fat, sugar and calories. It is non-GMO and made following strict cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices). This powder is is high-quality and minimally processed, without “dutching” (a process that modifies cocoa’s natural characteristics). It contains no added milk, fats, nor sugar (all of which decrease the health benefits of cocoa, add calories and saturated fat) and is a fruit and vegetable ORAC blend, which added to support antioxidant activity. It also includes powdered kiwi fruit and freeze-dried black raspberry fruit, to support respiratory and digestive tract health.†
Ditch the blender or protein shaker and add a scoop of Cocoa Hx® to hot chocolate or your favorite brownie and granola recipes. You can even sprinkle it over yogurt or parfaits to still reap its benefits.
Greens Hx® contains freeze-dried plant extracts naturally preserved from 39 herbs, vegetables, fruits, spices, and algae plus six strains of probiotic bacteria and an assortment of plant enzymes for supporting health, wellness, and metabolism. Plant foods help improve the quality of the diet of individuals who do not consume enough fruits and vegetables. Greens Hx® is non-GMO and made following strict cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices).†
Instead of using this powder in a shake, you could add a scoop to your pancake batter, mix into soups and stir it into salad dressings for added benefits.
InVite®’s Collagen Hx® is a powerful blend of two types of Collagen – Type I and Type II. InVite®’s effective hydrolyzed collagen powder supplement is highly beneficial to support healthy joints and muscles, as well as for the hair, skin and nails.†
Seventy percent of our skin is made of Collagen. However, the body’s natural supply of Collagen begins to decline at about age 25, causing wrinkles and other skin health issues. Collagen production decreases at a rate of about 1.5% per year; that means by age 60, you’ve lost about half of your natural collagen supply! InVite®’s Collagen powder formula helps restore the body’s Collagen supply.†
InVite®’s unique Collagen powder supplement provides additional ingredients to support Collagen’s role in the body, including Silica from Horsetail Rush Stem Extract and Boswellia Extract, that combines with Collagen and Vitamin D in the body to create the organic matrix of the bone, which calcium attaches to for bone strengthening. Silica also combines with Collagen to create hair, skin, nails, tendons, cartilage and ligaments. Boswellia helps with occasional aches and pains by mediating the normal inflammatory process.†
Add a scoop of Collagen powder to coffee and other baking recipes like brownies cookies and muffins. You can also add a scoop to gravy, soup, and bone broth.
The average adult needs 48-60 grams of protein per day from a variety of food and/or supplement sources. The elderly, athletes, and those who are very active may have a more difficult time keeping up with these nutritional demands.†
InVite®’s Whey Protein Powder provides a helpful blend of essential proteins derived from Whey, a liquid substance that is a natural byproduct of cheese production. Whey Protein Powder in the Isolate form is specifically processed to remove the fat and lactose. The amino acids are separated from other parts of the dairy source so only the protein building-blocks are left. Therefore, this product may be better tolerated by many people who are otherwise sensitive to dairy. InVite®’s non-GMO Whey Protein Powder is hydrolyzed (or “pre-digested”) for optimal absorption so your body can quickly reap the great health benefits it offers. This formula helps build lean body mass and helps restore muscle proteins must be repaired constantly due to daily wear-and-tear from vigorous workouts, such as in the case of elite athletes.†
Add a scoop of protein powder into oatmeal or your favorite cookie, pancake and granola recipes!