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Have you ever looked for different ways to help fill in the gaps of your dietary intake of fruits and vegetables? It’s time for a new outlook on taking in greens with our Organic Greens Plus HxⓇ.†
Adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables has been correlated with so many different aspects with our overall health. You’re supposed to be getting two cups of fruits and three cups of vegetables per day. The average American is certainly falling way short of consuming adequate intake of fruits and vegetables. When we look at the CDC Risk Factor Surveillance System data, we recognize that 76% of Americans do not obtain enough fruit, while 87% do not meet the requirement for vegetables. This is why it is so important to turn to supplemental nutrients, such as the Organic Greens Plus HxⓇ formulation.†
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The Organic Greens Plus HxⓇ formula is packed to the max with high-value ORAC nutrients and is filled with powerful antioxidants to help protect against free radicals. It is a good option for picky eaters who are not consuming enough fruits or vegetables. It has an organic vanilla flavor to it, so it’s not this traditional greens formulation, nor is it traditional in the sense that it only contains greens. In addition to the greens, this formulation has a wonderful berry and fruit blend that lends to the high ORAC value, as well as a variety of other vegetables such as carrots and broccoli to contribute even more supportive nutrients.†
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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses this powerful superfood powder and its ability to benefit cellular health, eye health, detoxification, circulation, heart health, brain health and more. She goes into detail about the powerful constituents found in our Organic Greens Plus HxⓇ and the important benefits associated with each one.†
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Did you know that some foods are better for your energy levels than others? Turn to highly nutritious foods and supplements for longer lasting and higher quality levels of energy.
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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey. Ph
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On today’s episode, we are going to be talking about the micronutrient Copper. Micronutrient means that you only need it in small amounts but it is an essential mineral that does many important things for the body, including being needed for proper immune system function. Here’s the issue – we are still in the Coronavirus Pandemic and many are realizing that zinc is extremely important for their immune system. But if you are taking a lot of Zinc for your immune system, you may need a little bit more copper. Let’s discuss!
The Link Between Zinc and Copper
Zinc is important for the immune system. You need zinc for many functions:
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Many people are taking high doses of zinc to help reduce the risk of developing a severe infection, which I believe is a good idea. The problem is that Zinc interferes with the absorption of copper.
Copper is an essential mineral and it is involved with:
Copper is also required as an antioxidant and importantly during the times of the Coronavirus, for immune system function. Normally, you get enough from your food and also in your multiple-vitamin. But if you take Zinc, you may need a little bit more to play it safe. Dietary sources of copper include shellfish, seeds and nuts, wheat bran, whole grains, chocolate, and organ meats.
Important Functions of Copper In Your Body
Energy production
You need copper to create energy from the food you eat. Without it, you cannot create energy. A copper-dependent enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase plays a critical role in creating energy out of your food. It triggers the reduction of oxygen into water, generating an electrical gradient, which is an energy source used by the power plants called mitochondria of our cells to create the vital energy-storing molecule, ATP.†
Connective tissue formation
Another copper-containing enzyme, lysyl oxidase, is required for the formation of collagen and elastin. Collagen is required to build skin, hair, and nails, bone, joint tissue, ligaments and tendons and many other tissues. Elastin is needed for the elasticity and resilience of your skin. So, copper is essential for the formation of strong and flexible connective tissue. It also helps maintain the integrity of connective tissue in the heart and blood vessels and also plays a role in bone formation.†
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Iron metabolism
Four copper-containing enzymes, known as ferroxidases convert iron into its ferric iron form. This is the form that iron takes on to be transported to bone marrow to make red blood cells. Adequate copper is necessary for normal iron metabolism and red blood cell formation. Anemia is a clinical sign of copper deficiency. With this deficiency, it is difficult to transport iron and instead of creating red blood cells the iron tends to accumulate in the liver leading to hepatic iron overload and/or cirrhosis.†
Immune system function
Copper is known to play an important role in the development and maintenance of immune system function, but the exact mechanism of its action is not yet known. Neutropenia (abnormally low numbers of white blood cells called neutrophils) is a clinical sign of a deficiency in humans. It is also needed for phagocytosis; the ability of very large immune cells called macrophages to engulf and destroy infectious microbes. You don’t want to be low in Zinc or Copper during virus season.†
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