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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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There are many nutrients that we take for granted within the body. Today, I want to talk about the importance of amino acids. When it comes to their role and their function in the body, it’s clearly evident that they do so much to support our overall health. These key nutrients help support brain health, mood health and cardiovascular health.†
There is mounting clinical evidence supporting the true function of amino acids in the body. We can look at things like arginine for example, which plays an important role in the manufacturing of nitric oxide. We have to have nitric oxide when it comes to vasodilation and for proper blood flow and blood pressure.†
The proper absorption of things like lysine helps to support healthy calcium balance in the body, which can be very beneficial for supporting bone health as we get older. Lysine also plays a role in supporting the immune system and impeding the replication of certain viruses.†
Studies have shown that these acids are important for cell signaling, as well as the regulation of gene expression. We see their importance when it comes to protein phosphorylation and maintaining muscle mass.†
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Our skin, nails and hair are also composed of these essential amino acids, as well as all of our internal organs. The acids work synergistically together, but they also each have their own individual functions.† 
Our CNS Protocol I formulation is a wonderful product that helps support the role of all of these important nutrients in our body. It is a blend of 21 amino acids in their free form, which means that they are bioavailable and ready for proper absorption into the body. The combination of these amino acids, along with their high absorption rate, really yields a significant amount of support. This includes glutamine for GI function, taurine for cardiovascular and brain function, tyrosine for thyroid function and tryptophan for the production of melatonin and serotonin. All of these different amino acids are functioning to support cardiovascular health, central nervous system function, skeletal muscle health and more.†
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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains the important roles that amino acids play in the body. She discusses the powerful formulation CNS Protocol I, which offers 21 different amino acids in their bioactive form in order to help support various systems in the body.†
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Poor thyroid function equals fatigue and terrible health, but the good news is that you can boost thyroid health with certain nutrients!
On today’s episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses the appropriate blood tests that provide an accurate indication of how well your thyroid is functioning and the specific nutrients that can help optimize it.
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On today’s episode, I will be discussing the thyroid gland. This is very complex – there are a lot of things that happen within the gland that regulate so many aspect of our health. Many individuals are oftentimes unaware about just how critical it is. So, I’m going to break all of this down for you and give you some tips as to what you can be doing when it comes to nutrients and blood testing in its regulation.
Defining Healthy Thyroid Function
The thyroid gland is responsible for much more than what most of us give it credit for. Many times we just think of it as a hormone-secreting gland that somehow regulates our metabolism. And, therefore, has something to do with regulating and controlling our weight.
Now, we certainly know that that is one aspect. But you also have to recognize that the thyroid impacts every single cell in the body, including temperature regulation, how our cells receive nutrients, the ability to detoxify our cells, and more! We also know that the thyroid has a major impact on heart health and your skeletal muscles.
“More doctors in this country are writing out more prescriptions for the thyroid than any other prescription in the United States.”
– Amanda Williams, MPH
Thyroid Dysfunction
Thyroid dysfunction is really prevalent in the United States; it is estimated that a good 20 million Americans are dealing with it. But we also know that, within this condition (commonly called hypothyroid) when you look at the most commonly prescribed medications year after year across the country, Levothyroxine (or Synthroid™) is consistently is at the top, as the most prescribed medication. This means that more doctors in this country are writing out more prescriptions for the thyroid than any others in the United States. But still, many are unsure as to what it is they should be doing to follow a healthy lifestyle while living with this condition.
The function of this gland is to produce hormones into the blood stream. It is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck. If you are lacking the proper release of hormones from the thyroid gland, you can have start to display numerous symptoms, including:
Roughly five out of every 100 Americans have this condition. So how do you know if you have an issue with your thyroid? Tune in to our next episode for more information.
