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Why Coenzyme Q10 Ubiquinol Is So Important – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 233

Why Coenzyme Q10 Ubiquinol Is So Important – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 233

Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that has been studied in the support of energy production and heart health.

Why Alpha-Lipoic-Acid Is The King of Antioxidants – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 218

Why Alpha-Lipoic-Acid Is The King of Antioxidants – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 218

Alpha-Lipoic-Acid is one of the most important antioxidants in our body that plays crucial roles in numerous body systems.

Whey Protein: More Than Just Muscles – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 198

Whey Protein: More Than Just Muscles – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 198


Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH.

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When it comes to whey protein, most of the time we think of working out. Everyone has heard about people going to the gym and having their protein shake ahead of their workout or perhaps post-workout. But we know so much more now about whey protein and how it can be beneficial in terms of enhancing our overall longevity. There’s so much science out there that really is supportive to the way that whey protein is actually working. 

What is whey protein isolate?

When it comes to whey protein, it’s important that we understand the difference between an isolate and concentrate formula. There is really a difference. When we think about whey in general, we’re looking at all of the essential amino acids, so that’s going to help in terms of proteins. We have this broad spectrum of essential amino acids that provide that building block that the body needs for daily functioning. The isolate is a form that is specifically processed to actually remove the fat, casein, and lactose out of that. All it’s doing is leaving those essential amino acids, so those are separated from the other components. So when we’re supplementing, taking the isolated form is really quite beneficial. We’re just getting the power of those amino acids.†  

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For the average adult, somewhere between 50 to 70 grams of protein per day is what we need to obtain. Not at all one sitting, though, because the kidneys need time to process the protein itself. But the protein has to be coming from the right sources. When we think about supplementing with a whey protein isolate, this is a really nice way for you to obtain a nice amount of those essential amino acids. With our Whey Protein Powder, you will see that it provides 13 grams of protein, and that’s a really nice amount.† 

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The Benefits of Whey for Fitness

Oftentimes, when people think about what whey s doing, they just think about utilizing it for pumping iron and getting bigger muscles. We know that whey protein supplementation can help to support lean body mass and increase and enhance performance when it comes to exercise. A study done at Auburn University looked at the impact of whey protein supplementation on athletes. The researchers gave a group of athletes from the university whey protein isolate for 8 weeks and looked at different markers and their body compositions. At the end of the 8 weeks, they were able to find that the group that received the whey protein did really well in terms of overall body composition.†     

For more research about the impacts of whey on muscle development, tune into the full podcast episode. 

Additional Benefits

A study that came out of Australia found that whey protein isolate actually helped to improve Vitamin B12 and folate status in adults who were getting older. If we have low B12 and low folate, various body functions, including our red blood cell production and basic central nervous system functions, are impacted. Having adequate levels of B12 and folate makes a huge difference in terms of how we feel as we get older. In this particular study, researchers gave older adults whey protein isolate and found that after they started taking it, their B12 and folate levels improved.†

Whey also can make a huge impact on our intracellular glutathione levels. If we can be taking a whey protein supplement that can help our body with the natural production of one of the most important antioxidants we have, then that’s pretty darn relevant. Ohio State University released a study that looked at damage done by oxidative stress. One of the things that they focused on was the cysteine in particular. Cysteine is the rate-limiting amino acid for the synthesis of glutathione. Being able to determine that the whey protein isolate can increase glutathione synthesis and protect cells against oxidative damage is really important.†     

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We talk about how different things start to happen to our body as we start to get older and how our body doesn’t absorb nutrients or manufacture antioxidants the way that it did when we were younger. Taking whey protein isolate will not only be beneficial for maintaining healthy body mass, but also, we now know it’s helping to support vitamin status, natural antioxidant production, and more.†   

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Feeling Burnt Out? Rhodiola Can Help! – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 186

Feeling Burnt Out? Rhodiola Can Help! – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 186

Rhodiola rosea, also known as Viking Ginseng, offers support for stress, mental and physical fatigue and energy. It can also support your immune system.

How Panax Ginseng Supports Safe Energy – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 183

How Panax Ginseng Supports Safe Energy – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 183

Who isn’t stressed right now? We are still trying to get back to normal, while keeping safe at the same time. This can cause stress, lack of sleep and fatigue. Panax ginseng may be extremely beneficial to help get you back on track.

Feed Your Thyroid These Nutrients For Optimal Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 181

Feed Your Thyroid These Nutrients For Optimal Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 181

Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey. Ph

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Poor thyroid function equals fatigue and terrible health, but the good news is that you can boost thyroid health with certain nutrients! Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, just below your voice box. It regulates the ability of your body to convert food into energy, your body’s energy use, your metabolic rate, and the functioning of your heart and digestive system, as well as body temperature, brain development, mood, brain energy, formation of bone and muscle, and so much more.

Your thyroid regulates these things by releasing hormones as needed in a very controlled fashion. Your thyroid secretes two hormones into your bloodstream and they are then carried throughout the body. These hormones are called T4 and T3. T4, also dubbed Thyroxine, is the hormone secreted in a larger quantity by the thyroid gland, but it is less active than T3. T3, or Triiodothyronine, is the active hormone, but the thyroid secretes it to a lesser degree. Fortunately, organs and tissues throughout the body can convert T4 into T3.

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The thyroid is controlled by a gland in the back of your brain called the pituitary gland, which regulates the release of hormones throughout the bodyThe pituitary gland releases the amount of these hormones in the blood by releasing Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). TSH tells your thyroid how much T4 and T3 hormone to release, and the thyroid gland produces just the right amount of T4 and T3 to keep levels balanced as needed.

About 30 million people suffer from some type of thyroid condition, with hypothyroidism being the most common. Hypothyroidism is an under-functioning of your thyroid gland. This occurs when your thyroid does not produce enough hormones. Your blood work will indicate this by showing higher levels of TSH. Hypothyroidism is pretty common, especially in women, and becomes more common with age. The condition leads to a slow metabolism, weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, dry skin, changes in the menstrual cycle, high blood pressure, digestive issues, elevated cholesterol, and heart inflammation, amongst others. To hear more symptoms related to hypothyroidism, tune into the full podcast episode.

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NUTRIENTS FOR BETTER THYROID FUNCTION

Many people have hypothyroidism severe enough to require taking medication, but certain nutrients are essential in managing the condition. These nutrients may help minimize symptoms and restore thyroid function. Feeding your thyroid optimally with these nutrients may make a huge difference in your energy and quality of your life.

Iodine

Thyroid hormones are a combination of iodine and tyrosine, so it is very important to have adequate iodine levels in your body. Iodine deficiency is rare in the United States, but not getting optimal amounts is very common, especially in people diagnosed with hypothyroidism. You see this often in the Midwest, where people are far from the sea and not eating shellfish and ocean fish like salmon. Conventional blood lab levels do not always give true iodine status. Iodine assists in the conversion of TSH to T3 and thyroxine T4. This conversion is important for the thyroid to function properly.†

Iodine may have other physiological functions in the body as well. For example, it appears to play a role in our immune systems response to infection and might have a beneficial effect on fibrocystic breast disease and growth of abnormal cells in breast tissue. Foods high in iodine include dried seaweed, wild caught cod fish, plain yogurt, iodized salt, wild caught shrimp, pastured eggs, and tuna. Multivitamins generally supply a good amount of iodine. 150 micrograms is all you need a day, but it’s ok if you go a little over.† 

Selenium

You only need a tiny bit of selenium, about 50 to 100 micrograms a day. For the thyroid to do its job effectively, T4 needs to be converted into T3. Selenium is a must for this conversion. Selenium also protects the liver and is needed to remove toxins from the body. It is a powerful antioxidant, so it helps reduce inflammation and protect normal cell function by scavenging free radicals. Selenium is also needed for the health of the heart and eyes.†

Zinc

Zinc has been in the spotlight in the time of the coronavirus because it is essential to immune function. In addition to selenium, zinc plays a role in activating thyroid hormones, so you cannot convert T4 into T3 without zinc.† 

Vitamin A

A typical source of Vitamin A is the beta-carotene in vegetables like sweet potatoes, yams, and carrots. Most people can convert beta-carotene into Vitamin A in a slow and controlled fashion, but people with hypothyroidism cannot sufficiently perform this conversion. Vitamin A is required to activate thyroid hormone and to normalize TSH. You don’t need a lot of Vitamin A, just about 1500 to 3000 units.†

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is required for proper thyroid hormone function. Also Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with numerous autoimmune diseases and specifically thyroid autoimmune conditions such as Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s disease. Conventional lab levels of vitamin D are not optimal levels. You really want to have between 45 and 75mg/dl.†

Iron

The trace mineral iron is most significantly found to prevent the formation of reverse T3, which is the inactive form of T3 that blocks the hormone from working. Given the highly active properties of T3 and its short duration cycle, iron is critical to supporting thyroid functionIron deficiency adversely impacts thyroid hormone metabolism by lowering levels of T4 and T3 and suppressing the enzyme that converts T4 to T3. Iron deficiency related hypothyroidism has been also shown in study to increase the flight or fight response of the sympathetic nervous system resulting in higher levels of stress hormones.†

Tyrosine

The amino acid tyrosine works in a joint effort with iodine to produce thyroid hormones T4 and T3. Tyrosine provides the structural foundation for thyroid hormones. Low levels of tyrosine levels are linked to a reduction in thyroid hormones and a decrease in neurotransmitters like dopamine, affecting the central nervous system.†

B Complex Vitamins

B Complex vitamins are required for forming energy out of food, making the thyroid’s job easier. You can get a lot of these essential nutrients, including Vitamin A, zinc, selenium, Vitamin D, iodine, and B complex vitamins, from a good multivitamin. Tyrosine would be found in its own, separate supplement, but you also get it when you eat protein.†  

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