Key Nutrients for Going Back to School or Work – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 411
It’s back to school season, which means it’s time to turn to make sure your children are getting the nutrients they need to keep their immune systems active.
Tag: COVID-19
Long COVID and Brain Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 374
Many people who were sick with COVID-19 are still suffering from issues with cognition in a phenomenon known as long COVID. Learn about how you can help support your memory and mood in the face of these issues from Jerry Hickey, Ph.
Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help with Pandemic-Related Depression? – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 372
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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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One of the more alarming impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic was the rate in which antidepressants were prescribed. Factors such as COVID restrictions and social isolation caused mood health for many Americans to take a big hit. The exponential rate at which antidepressants and anxiolytics were prescribed in this country was incredibly alarming. This is very indicative of our collective state of mind and shows that our mood health is something that we should be looking at.†
Research on depression and omega-3 fatty acids
A recent study published in the Molecular Psychiatry Journal talked about how omega-3 fatty acids can help to combat depression. Researchers were looking at the ability of omega-3 fatty acids from things such as fish oil to help protect the cells within the brain from programmed cell death. Fish oil is rich in EPA and DHA, which were shown to be beneficial.†
In 2015, there was a review in the Journal of Integrative Medicine Research that looked at all of the scientific evidence that was correlating the use of omega-3 fatty acids to supporting people with major depressive disorders, including those other psychiatric disorders. Researchers have shown that when they give omega-3 fatty acids to people who are depressed, the patients experienced significant shifts in their overall mood and behavior.†
The pandemic and the sense of insecurity attached to it led to greater levels of low mood, depression and anxiety. But why is everyone turning to antidepressants as opposed to looking at supplements like fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids? This is likely because people don’t talk about these nutrients enough.†
Are you getting enough of these important nutrients?
The consumption of omega-3 fatty acids in the Standard American Diet is next to none. This is significant because omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in maintaining the structural integrity of the neurons in the brain and throughout the entire body. They can also help to ease inflammation and fend off oxidative stress.†
We know that omega-3 fatty acids are essential for existence and important metabolism within the body, so how can we ensure that we are getting more of these nutrients? We could try switching to the Mediterranean Diet. This diet is rich in fatty fish, which is a powerful source of omega-3 fatty acids. We can also supplement on a regular, daily basis with a supplement such as fish oil that provides the powerful fatty acids, DHA and EPA.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses the increase in cases of depression during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. She details how omega-3 fatty acids can help support someone experiencing these issues and offers recommendations for how to include these nutrients in your diet and daily routine.†
Key Topics:
- Statistics on depression and anxiety before and during the pandemic
- The widespread nature of depression
- Different symptoms associated with depression and anxiety
Thank you for tuning in to the InViteⓇ Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at InViteⓇ Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the InViteⓇ Health Podcast.
New Research: Nitric Oxide Beneficial During COVID-19
Researchers are reporting that nitric oxide could be beneficial when it comes to COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
New Study: Vitamin D Deficiency May Raise Risk of Getting COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center (UChicago Medicine) have found an association between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of becoming infected with the Coronavirus.
Basic Nutrients Needed During COVID-19 – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 64
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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On today’s episode, I am going to cover some common questions that keep coming up when it comes to the Coronavirus; talking about things like, “what should I be taking everyday?”, “how often or how much should I take them?” and more. Let’s make sure you are doing the right thing to support your immune system during this very trying time.
Your COVID-19 Supplement Routine
The basics include Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc. These are very important for your immune system, especially when you think about viruses and exposure to viruses. So many different studies are focused on using Vitamin C injections in certain patients that have contracted COVID-19. There is also a bunch of information on Zinc for bolstering the immune defenses, as well. We know these three should be part of your daily supplement routine.
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How often should I take them?
First, let’s look at Vitamin C. This is a very important antioxidant in the body that plays a key role in fending off oxidative stress and is very important for wound healing. Vitamin C plays a clear role in your immune defenses. My recommendation that you want to be somewhere in the range of 3000mg per day. For many, you can take 1000mg, 3x per day. Now, Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, so you can take this with or without food. For individuals that have a sensitive stomach, you may prefer a buffered form of Vitamin C.
Zinc in lozenge form allows for the mineral to coat the back of our throats. We know that respiratory virus can attach to the mucus membranes, so you want to make sure you have adequate Zinc that coats the mucus membrane. My recommendation on Zinc Lozenges is one per day. However, being that we are all trying to heighten our bodies immune defenses, I would advise you take two lozenges per day, maybe one in the morning after breakfast and the other after dinner. But can you get too much Zinc? The clear answer is yes – you can have too much Zinc that may create a problem with your Copper, which plays a role in red blood cell production. So the safest and most effective way to ensure you do not create a Cooper deficiency is to take a superior multivitamin that contains Cooper, 2mg is sufficient.
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Have a healthy breakfast, then take your Zinc Lozenges, your Vitamin C and your daily Multivitamin.
Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Adhering to a Mediterranean Diet can provide you with all of the nutrition you need, including vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and more. For breakfast, eggs with vegetables like avocado is best. An organic yogurt with berries and granola. A healthy breakfast can help you optimize your immune defenses.
Other antioxidants include:
- NAC, 2 capsules per day
- Vitamin D, most people need between 1000-5000ug per day (must have blood levels tested)
- EGCG from Green Tea and White Tea Extract, 2 dropperfuls twice a day in water
- Blackseed
Thank you for tuning in to the Invite Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Invite Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the Invite Health Podcast.
