Sep 18, 2020 | Oxidative Stress, Wellness
The health effects of social isolation are real. Researchers have studied the effects of weeks of social isolation in mice and humans and found that it increases oxidative stress. Why you don’t want oxidative stress Oxidation is a normal process of metabolism....
Aug 25, 2020 | Featured, Nutrient Absorption, Wellness
Optimal vitamin absorption requires ideal conditions. You can maximize vitamin absorption by pairing nutrients, maintaining ideal gut health, supplementing in proper doses, and being aware of the circumstances that cause malabsorption. Combine nutrients that help each...
Jul 20, 2020 | Nutrient Deficiency, Vitamin C, Wellness
Several ubiquitous drugs deplete Vitamin C. This powerful antioxidant is already difficult to absorb at the levels many doctors believe to be ideal. If you’re not supplementing, taking the following medications could put you at risk for unpleasant Vitamin C depletion...
May 11, 2020 | Featured, Vitamins and Nutrients
Excess sugar depletes some vitamins and nutrients. We’re not talking about the occasional dessert added to a healthy, whole foods-based diet. Some sugar is just fine. The problems of sugar and nutrient depletion come with chronic excess sugar consumption due to over...
Apr 13, 2020 | Nutrient Deficiency, Wellness
Blood pressure drugs deplete a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, some of which are required for optimal immune system and cardiac health. In this article, we’ll cover the most common blood pressure drug-induced vitamin and nutrient depletions. The information in...
