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How to Improve Acetylcholine for Memory – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 396

How to Improve Acetylcholine for Memory – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 396

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is important for memory and learning, but levels of this nutrient naturally decrease as you age. Turn to powerful supplements that can help you rebuild levels of this neurotransmitter and support brain health.

Nutrients to Target the Impacts of Air Pollution – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 395

Nutrients to Target the Impacts of Air Pollution – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 395

Air pollution can wreak havoc in your body, impacting cognition, heart health and more. The good news is that there are powerful nutrients that can help fend off this damage.

Biotin for More Than Your Hair and Nails – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 394

Biotin for More Than Your Hair and Nails – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 394

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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH

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Have you ever heard that biotin is good for your hair, skin and nails? Well, it is, but I want to talk about other significant details about biotin, including how deficiencies or insufficiencies of this nutrient can negatively impact your health.† 

What is biotin?

In its own right, biotin is like its own little unique B-complex. It’s one of our water-soluble B vitamins, but it plays a really integral role in so many different functions in the body. Many times, we don’t recognize biotin for its true abilities. We look at it for hair, skin and nails, which is important, but it does many other things that are much more significantly important.† 

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When we look at the Standard American Diet, we can see how many people do not get this nutrient. Foods that are rich in biotin include egg yolks, spinach and mushrooms. A lot of Americans eat only egg whites and avoid vegetables altogether.†

We also know that healthy gut bacteria help to produce biotin. Now keep in mind how many people have unhealthy bacteria that are the predominant bacteria within their microbiome. This is why we always stretch the importance of being on a good, comprehensive multi-strain probiotic. This can do so much to really enhance the body’s immune system, energy production and more.†  

The role of this nutrient in the body

We have to understand what biotin is doing in the body. One of its most important roles is for cellular energy metabolism and the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It is also needed for the regulation of oxidative stress. If we have high levels of oxidative stress, this can do damage to the mitochondria, which makes that cell not want to function properly, preventing you from making adequate energy.† 

When we look at the science, we can draw a conclusion that relates low biotin status to low energy states. If you have low energy, you probably aren’t wondering if your biotin levels are low. This is why taking the Performance Multivitamin is a very good idea.  If you feel like you are dragging throughout the day, I would advise trying out some additional biotin, along with the True Energy effervescent packets, because it really can make an incredible difference.†

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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains the many roles that biotin plays in the body. She goes into detail about how important this nutrient is for energy production and how that can affect the rest of the body.†

Key Topics:

  • Reasons for biotin insufficiencies
  • How does this impact fatty acid synthesis?
  • The role biotin plays in energy production

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.

 

The Real Deal on Vitamin D and Tanning – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 393

The Real Deal on Vitamin D and Tanning – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 393

Can 20 minutes of sun exposure help bolster your Vitamin D levels? Do you need to supplement your levels of this important nutrient? Amanda Williams, MPH addresses these questions and more in this episode of the InVite Health Podcast.

Vitamin K2: The Memory Vitamin – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 392

Vitamin K2: The Memory Vitamin – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 392

Vitamin K2 is an important nutrient that helps ensure your bones are getting the calcium they need, but did you know it also has powerful benefits for memory? Learn more from Amanda Williams, MPH.

Aging Gracefully with Creatine – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 391

Aging Gracefully with Creatine – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 391

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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH

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One of the hallmark indications for aging is muscle mass loss. When we think of age-related muscle mass loss, we oftentimes think about sarcopenia and what we can be doing to offset sarcopenia. We want to maintain our muscles as we get older and we also want to support the underlying skeleton. I want to talk about a key amino acid that many people turn to when it comes to maintaining lean muscle mass and building strength.†

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What creatine does for the body

Athletes and people who work out will frequently turn to creatine as part of their supplementation routine. But there are other benefits that go along with creatine besides that of just the support for the muscles.†   

One of the main ways that we look at our muscles as we start to get older is if we start to lose muscle mass. This is the coined term of sarcopenia. We now realize that creatine can do a very lovely job at trying to fend that off. It has this potential to counteract sarcopenia and that muscle atrophy that occurs throughout the aging process. One of the ways that it is actually doing this is through cellular energy production and helping to support the muscle cells.† 

We can also look at creatine as being a very important amino acid for so many other areas within the body, including the cardiovascular system. We have recognized that those who supplement with creatine actually have better lipid profiles. When you look at your total cholesterol, for example, research has been able to show that the creatine itself actually impacts the triglycerides in particular. If someone has elevated triglycerides, which is a circulating fat in the blood, taking creatine can be very helpful.† 

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We’ve also seen in clinical studies that with higher creatine intake, that results in lower homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is a direct indicator for vascular inflammation, which is certainly something that we always want to be able to avoid.†

Making sure you get this amino acid

Creatine can be found naturally in meat and fish, but you can also get it through supplementation. You can check out our Creatine Monohydrate Powder formulation. It is a really good formulation for anyone who has concerns with aging gracefully.†  

In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains the important benefits that creatine can offer the body. She discusses various issues that people face as they age and how this amino acid can help combat them.†

Key Topics:

  • What is creatine and where is it found?
  • The impact of this amino acid on respiratory health
  • Studies on creatine

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.