How Vitamin C Supports Healthy Immunity – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 123
Vitamin C is one of the most crucial vitamins to support a healthy immune response. Here’s what you need to know about this essential nutrient.
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Immune Benefits of Vitamin C, Zinc & Vitamin D – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 118
We are still in the midst of a pandemic and your health should be a priority. It is extremely important to turn to the fundamentals in order to keep your immune system working properly, including Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc.
Basic Nutrients Needed During COVID-19 – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 64
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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On today’s episode, I am going to cover some common questions that keep coming up when it comes to the Coronavirus; talking about things like, “what should I be taking everyday?”, “how often or how much should I take them?” and more. Let’s make sure you are doing the right thing to support your immune system during this very trying time.
Your COVID-19 Supplement Routine
The basics include Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc. These are very important for your immune system, especially when you think about viruses and exposure to viruses. So many different studies are focused on using Vitamin C injections in certain patients that have contracted COVID-19. There is also a bunch of information on Zinc for bolstering the immune defenses, as well. We know these three should be part of your daily supplement routine.
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How often should I take them?
First, let’s look at Vitamin C. This is a very important antioxidant in the body that plays a key role in fending off oxidative stress and is very important for wound healing. Vitamin C plays a clear role in your immune defenses. My recommendation that you want to be somewhere in the range of 3000mg per day. For many, you can take 1000mg, 3x per day. Now, Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, so you can take this with or without food. For individuals that have a sensitive stomach, you may prefer a buffered form of Vitamin C.
Zinc in lozenge form allows for the mineral to coat the back of our throats. We know that respiratory virus can attach to the mucus membranes, so you want to make sure you have adequate Zinc that coats the mucus membrane. My recommendation on Zinc Lozenges is one per day. However, being that we are all trying to heighten our bodies immune defenses, I would advise you take two lozenges per day, maybe one in the morning after breakfast and the other after dinner. But can you get too much Zinc? The clear answer is yes – you can have too much Zinc that may create a problem with your Copper, which plays a role in red blood cell production. So the safest and most effective way to ensure you do not create a Cooper deficiency is to take a superior multivitamin that contains Cooper, 2mg is sufficient.
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Have a healthy breakfast, then take your Zinc Lozenges, your Vitamin C and your daily Multivitamin.
Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Adhering to a Mediterranean Diet can provide you with all of the nutrition you need, including vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and more. For breakfast, eggs with vegetables like avocado is best. An organic yogurt with berries and granola. A healthy breakfast can help you optimize your immune defenses.
Other antioxidants include:
- NAC, 2 capsules per day
- Vitamin D, most people need between 1000-5000ug per day (must have blood levels tested)
- EGCG from Green Tea and White Tea Extract, 2 dropperfuls twice a day in water
- Blackseed
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The Secret to Thick, Bright & Strong Hair, Skin and Nails
Everyone wants thick hair, bright, younger-looking skin and strong nails. But achieving that can often be difficult for some people. However, with the right products and treatment, to keep your skin soft during the winter is easy. With plenty of formulas on the market, it may be hard for you to choose the best option for your needs. But there are a few ingredients that have been shown to benefit all aspects of healthy hair, skin and nails. If these ingredients are not apart of your beauty or daily routine, you may be missing out on essential nutrients that can help.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is responsible for maintaining and creating collagen. Experts agree that this vitamin is one of the most effective in helping to grow and strengthen hair and skin, connective tissue, bones, and blood vessel walls. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that middle-aged women who consumed more vitamin C from food sources, appeared to have fewer wrinkles and less skin dryness than those who did not.
Biotin
Biotin has been shown to improve the strength of nails and allows them to grow longer. It also helps to repair broken and fragile hair. “Low biotin levels can contribute to hair loss, so an adequate supply of this nutrient is crucial for strong and healthy skin and hair,” says Scientific Director and Pharmacist of InVite® Health, Jerry Hickey, R.Ph. Biotin deficiency affects about 1 in 200,000 people in the US population.
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Zinc
“Zinc is essential for healthy skin and hair growth, as it accelerates the renewal of skin cells and have been proven to be beneficial against skin issues like acne and rashes. It also has anti-inflammatory abilities and may help soothe skin tissues,” says Jerry Hickey, R.Ph. Zinc is crucial for hair health; insufficient levels of zinc may lead to thin, dull hair, as well as hair loss. The global prevalence of zinc deficiency is approximately 31%.
MSM
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been shown to support the removal of old skin cells, acting as a natural exfoliator from the inside-out. MSM is a powerful antioxidant that is required by the body in order to make healthy collagen and keratin, which are essential for healthy hair, skin and nails.
Oat Grass Powder
Oat grass powder, or Avena Sativa, is known for its powerful skin-soothing abilities. It helps to keep your skin hydrated, helping to reduce dry, irritated skin and inflammation. Oat grass is a rich source of nutrients and minerals that can round out any superior formula to support the building of strong, healthy skin, hair and nails.
Silica
Silicia is a mineral component of collagen and elastin and is known to support strong nails and healthy hair. “When you are younger, your body has abundant levels of Silicia – this is why children have silky hair, soft skin and strong nails. As we age, our body’s natural supply of Silicia decreases, causing brittle nails, thin hair and dry, wrinkled skin,” reports Jerry Hickey, R.Ph.
L-Proline & L-Lysine
These two amino acids are crucial components for healthy and strong hair. L-Proline is an amino acid and works with Vitamin C in order to create collagen. L-Lysine helps the body absorb calcium and is a building block of collagen and elastin, proteins that provide strength and elasticity to the skin and other tissues.