Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Do you suffer from an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis? These issues can get worse during the heat of summer. The good news is that there are nutrients and habits that can help.
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magnesium
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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Magnesium is a very important mineral that does wonderful things for our health. We cannot function without this nutrient, as it’s involved with hundreds of biochemical reactions that really dictate your health.†
Magnesium is important for sleep because it is difficult to release melatonin at night without it. Because of this, it can also affect bone building, immune system function and more.†
This mineral is also needed for daytime energy. When you eat food and inhale oxygen, you try to make a compound called ATP (adenosine triphosphate). This compound releases a phosphate group that is responsible for your energy. This energy is needed for seeing, thinking, breathing, walking and more. 90% of that energy is connected with magnesium.†
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Magnesium is also involved with balancing the blood sugar. The pancreas cannot effectively release insulin if you lack magnesium, making this mineral very important for diabetics. Unfortunately, diabetics lose this nutrient in their urine.†
A report just came out of various academic institutions in Spain that looked at nutrient deficiencies that may jeopardize the health of female athletes. It was published in the Latin American Archives of Nutrition. They did a meta-analysis of a whole bunch of human clinical trials on female athletes spanning from 2012 to 2020. They found that there are specific problems that are common among elite female athletes. These issues have been dubbed the Female Athlete Triad Syndrome, which includes low energy levels, bone loss and missed periods.†
The study found that female athletes need higher levels of particular nutrients, including iron, Vitamin D, calcium, Vitamin B12 and magnesium. Of these nutrients, magnesium appears to be the most cause for concern, as this nutrient most often prevents deficits. It is especially important for athletes because it is needed for physical and mental energy, sleep, bone health and more.†
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In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. details various studies indicating the importance of the mineral magnesium. He explains many of the roles this nutrient plays in the body and discusses other body systems that may be at risk if levels of magnesium are low.†
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Have you been taking care of your immune system? There are important nutrients that the body needs to properly defend itself from invading cells. Learn about the factors that can help or harm the immune system.
Your body relies on your immune system to protect itself from invading cells, but did you know that factors such as your sleep and diet can impact how well it does this? Learn about the nutrients and actions that impact your immune system now.
Vitamin B6
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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B vitamins play a really important role when it comes to supporting energy levels, metabolism, heart health, brain health and so many more systems that are crucial for the everyday functions of the human body. One specific B vitamin is often overlooked in terms of its overall importance and that is Vitamin B6.†
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We know Vitamin B6 as pyridoxine. This nutrient is incredibly important to so many different functions in our everyday life. Pyridoxine is required for more than 160 enzyme-driven reactions in the body and this can affect things from amino acid transformation to the synthesis and breakdown of different neurotransmitters. It can also impact cellular energy production, the immune system and methylation reactions in the body.†
We usually obtain an adequate amount of Vitamin B6 when it comes to our food sources, including foods such as chicken and peanuts. However, many people are starting to show insufficient or deficient levels of this nutrient, often due to the Standard American Diet. Low levels of Vitamin B6 can be incredibly problematic when we think about all of the different health implications. Studies have linked low levels of pyridoxine to issues such as depression, anxiety, inflammation and more.†
Supplements can help to boost your blood levels of Vitamin B6. Additional studies have shown that supplementing with this nutrient can help support heart health and proper inflammatory responses. Research has also shown that pyridoxine can target harmful end products from glycation that can impact eye health, skin health, memory and more.†
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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses the importance of Vitamin B6, as well as how risky a deficiency in this nutrient may be. She shares several clinical studies demonstrating the many problems associated with pyridoxine deficiencies, as well as the potential benefits that may accompany supplementation.†
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