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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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There are so many things that can impact the health of your hair, particularly in terms of its growth. I want to talk about some of the factors that play a role in this.†
Nutrient deficiencies in things such as Vitamin D, Vitamin E, collagen and zinc are going to be big contributors to loss and thinning of hair, as well as the lack of growth of hair. Studies have shown that people who have poor dietary intake from following the Standard American Diet often have lower rates of hair growth. On the other hand, people in other countries who consumed more fruits and vegetables were found to have healthier hair in general. Many medications can contribute to these nutrient deficiencies, ultimately impacting your hair growth as well as your overall wellness.†
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Hormonal implications will also have an impact on your hair. This may include issues with testosterone, insulin and glucose. Thyroid dysfunction can certainly play a role in the health of the hair as well. This is why it is important to monitor your body’s hormone levels.†
Chemicals can certainly impact the health of the hair. Many shampoos, conditioners and other hair products are packed with chemicals that will only add insult to injury. Instead, we want to be using plant-based nutrients from nature. The InViteⓇ Health shampoo and conditioner are great options because they are also free of alcohol, colorants and other toxins. We also offer a Hair and Scalp Stimulant that is made of rosemary, lavender, apple cider vinegar, sage, lemon peel extract and more. These nutrients help to nourish the hair shaft from the inside out.†
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We can also look at changes in diets to help promote hair growth. We need to ensure that we are getting adequate healthy fats, key antioxidants and nutrients such as magnesium and zinc. Things such as tocotrienols are incredibly nourishing to the hair shaft itself and can help to enhance the overall growth of the hair. For many people, when they start to use tocotrienols in conjunction with a high-quality multivitamin like our Core Multivitamin, they’ll notice significant changes in their hair.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains various factors that may be impacting your hair growth. She discusses how nutrients and chemicals can impact hair health and provides recommendations for helping your hair grow.†
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Zinc is required in many ways for your immune system, especially to fight viruses. Here’s what you need to know about recent findings that link Zinc and COVID-19.
New research is sheading light on the importance of zinc for immune health.
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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