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InVite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Finding ways to enjoy the summer sun without damaging your skin is oftentimes a heavy feat to ask. This is because UV damage to the skin can be very pronounced and that photoaging can get worse. This is why you will often see people who have significant amounts of sun damage to their skin. The summer months are upon us, so what can help with this issue? How can you go out and enjoy that summer sun, soak up some Vitamin D and do it in a healthy way?†
With the summer sun comes the UV radiation that can do significant damage to the health of our skin. People are always looking for ways to protect their skin against UV light. There has been more and more focus on antioxidants, as well as considerable focus and research going on looking at the way antioxidants offer support at cellular and tissue levels. This is in response not only to the damaging and harmful effects brought on by UV radiation, such as inflammation, but also to the oxidative stress.†
Things such as carotenoids, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and different polyphenols are being vastly researched for these reasons. When we look at combining different antioxidants, we can see how that is actually a strategy for protecting human skin from damage done by UV exposure. Purples HxⓇ is a mixture of antioxidants that will pack a punch and can easily be added into your summer routine.†
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Purples HxⓇ helps promote your skin health at a cellular level and also provides an extra layer of protection when it comes to UV radiation. This superfood mixture is a powerful source of anthocyanins, which offer protection from the sun’s UV rays. These anthocyanins are dark-colored pigments naturally derived from fruits and vegetables. They can really pack a powerful punch when added to your summer skin care regimen. The anthocyanins also supply bio-active pigments or constituents that can actually act as UV absorbers.†
So what is in the Purples HxⓇ formulation? It has blueberry extract, blackberry extract, black cherry extract, bilberry extract, currant extract, carrot root extract and more. All of these nutrients work synergistically together to help fend off free radicals, as well as those UV rays. It also contains carnitine and taurine, which are two very important amino acids for energy, heart health and brain function. It’s a really great way for you to protect and support your summer skin, along with these powerful amino acids.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses Purples HxⓇ and its ability to support, nourish and protect summer skin. She explains how the anthocyanins contained in this formula can help absorb potentially damaging rays from the sun and why this is so important for healthy, glowing summer skin.†
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With summer around the corner, it’s time to make sure you’re protecting your skin! Learn about Vitamin C serum, your new summer skin care go-to, from Amanda Williams, MPH.
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Mushrooms are not just a popular pizza topping or delicious addition to a meal. They have been used as food and sometimes as medicine for centuries, especially in Asian cultures. They are exploding onto the health and beauty market for their proven benefits, from gut health to anti-aging.
Mushrooms are low in calories, fat and cholesterol-free. They have been used for thousands of years and are still going strong today, treating everything from inflammation to fatigue. Mushrooms contain some fiber and over a dozen minerals and vitamins, including potassium, magnesium, zinc and B-vitamins. Here’s why you should include mushrooms into your diet.
According to numerous studies, mushrooms act as prebiotics – food for the healthy bacteria in your gut – to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria, which contributes to a host of digestive benefits and overall wellness. A review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found that mushrooms play an important role in regulating the immune system, increasing microbial diversity, stimulating local inflammatory response, and altering gut flora composition.
Research from Penn State has found that mushrooms have extremely high levels of two antioxidants that are known for their anti-aging and health-heightening qualities. Published in Food Chemistry, researchers analyzed the ergothioneine (ERGO) and glutathione (GSH) levels in 13 varieties of mushrooms and found that antioxidant levels found in them are higher than any other vegetable.
ERGO is an antioxidant amino acid that is produced by fungi. The human body does not make it, so it must be obtained by dietary sources. GSH has been referred to as the “Mother Antioxidant”, due to its ability to support the function of other antioxidants in the body.
Antioxidants, as many know, help your cells battle cell and tissue damage. If left alone, oxidative stress and free radicals (to name a few contributors) can cause your body to age faster than normal, as your cells become damaged. Antioxidants are your first line of defense.
If you find yourself having a hard time including mushrooms into your diet or simply do not like the taste, there are other options available!
Try a mixed fruit, mushroom, legume supplement that contains mushrooms and other ingredients you need throughout your day in order to support energy, respiratory health, immune system health, and healthy circulation.
Mushrooms are also, available in capsule form, for those who have a hard time including them into their diet. Look for a supplement that is made of a vegetarian capsule and contains more than 1 form of mushroom to reap all of the benefits of different types of mushrooms – cordyceps, maitake, shiitake, lion’s mane and more!