Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Grape seed is a powerful nutrient that can help with fat loss and blood sugar health. Learn about grape seed’s ability to block the absorption of sugar and control appetite from Jerry Hickey, Ph.
Amino acids are necessary for proper brain function, heart function, blood pressure and more. It’s important to get an adequate amount of these nutrients in order to support your body. The good news is that there are supplements you can turn to to help.
immune system
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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Welcome to the second part of our episode looking at 10 factors that affect the immune system. In part one, we discussed the microbiome, sleep, nutrients from food and cortisol levels. Today, we will discuss additional factors that impact your body’s ability to defend itself.†
Most people get some level of benefit from a multivitamin. For instance, you get B vitamins, which have been shown to help mitigate the effects of inhaled pollution on your immune system and inflammation. Your immune system also requires a certain level of Vitamin E, Vitamin A, zinc and selenium.†
Multivitamins can be especially important for elderly people as they are missing many nutrients. They absorb zinc poorly from their food and are generally lacking three or four B vitamins, like Vitamin B12. This is why we ensure that our multivitamins contain methylcobalamin, which is an activated form of B12 that also converts to the other forms of Vitamin B that the body needs. They also lack folate, so we include methyltetrahydrofolate in our multivitamin formulations. This helps protect older people and helps the immune system function properly.†
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Phytonutrients are nutrients that come from plants. For instance, Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and in red wine. It is also found as a supplement, where it is usually sourced from Japanese knotweed. Resveratrol works on several levels with the immune system. It helps contain inflammation, especially in the heart, lungs and brain. If you have an infection, the infection can inflame these organs. The immune system can also have a backlash against the infection, causing even more inflammation. This is what was happening to COVID-19 patients who were experiencing cytokine storms.†
Beta 1,3 glucan, which is found in mushrooms, yeast and euglena gracilis algae, is another phytonutrient that is important for immunity. It activates different parts of the immune system to attack and kill viruses and bacteria. Researchers have been studying beta 1,3 glucan for decades and they have found that it supports the body’s ability to defend itself.†
Some exercise is great for the immune system, such as taking several walks every day. But when you do intense exercise, like running or lifting heavy weights, it actually suppresses the immune system for about six hours after. Your antibody levels drop and immune cells decline.†
There are two supplements that have been shown to help prevent that from happening. One is called nucleotides. Nucleotides actually make us, but they also create energy in the form of ATP. When you take nucleotides, you make energy that can be used for healing and for immunity. A second supplement that helps offset a drop in immunity with exercise is a good probiotic. Research has shown that certains strains of probiotic help prevent the immune system from declining after exercise.†
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In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. continues his conversation on factors that can impact your immune system. He shares multiple nutrients and phytonutrients that are important for promoting immunity and also discusses lifestyle choices that may impact your body’s ability to protect and defend itself.†
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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.
Gray hair is a common sign of aging, but did you know that there’s a nutrient that can help? Catalase is an antioxidant that helps combat the root cause of greying hair, hydrogen peroxide. Learn more about the role of catalase in the body now!
hair growth
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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There are so many things that can impact the health of your hair, particularly in terms of its growth. I want to talk about some of the factors that play a role in this.†
Nutrient deficiencies in things such as Vitamin D, Vitamin E, collagen and zinc are going to be big contributors to loss and thinning of hair, as well as the lack of growth of hair. Studies have shown that people who have poor dietary intake from following the Standard American Diet often have lower rates of hair growth. On the other hand, people in other countries who consumed more fruits and vegetables were found to have healthier hair in general. Many medications can contribute to these nutrient deficiencies, ultimately impacting your hair growth as well as your overall wellness.†
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Hormonal implications will also have an impact on your hair. This may include issues with testosterone, insulin and glucose. Thyroid dysfunction can certainly play a role in the health of the hair as well. This is why it is important to monitor your body’s hormone levels.†
Chemicals can certainly impact the health of the hair. Many shampoos, conditioners and other hair products are packed with chemicals that will only add insult to injury. Instead, we want to be using plant-based nutrients from nature. The InViteⓇ Health shampoo and conditioner are great options because they are also free of alcohol, colorants and other toxins. We also offer a Hair and Scalp Stimulant that is made of rosemary, lavender, apple cider vinegar, sage, lemon peel extract and more. These nutrients help to nourish the hair shaft from the inside out.†
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We can also look at changes in diets to help promote hair growth. We need to ensure that we are getting adequate healthy fats, key antioxidants and nutrients such as magnesium and zinc. Things such as tocotrienols are incredibly nourishing to the hair shaft itself and can help to enhance the overall growth of the hair. For many people, when they start to use tocotrienols in conjunction with a high-quality multivitamin like our Core Multivitamin, they’ll notice significant changes in their hair.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains various factors that may be impacting your hair growth. She discusses how nutrients and chemicals can impact hair health and provides recommendations for helping your hair grow.†
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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.
