In a previous blog, we compared the EPA+DHA intake requirement to achieve an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher, the optimal level for health, for fish and krill oil supplements. Today we took a...
In our last post, we discussed the numerous health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and the association between a higher Omega-3 Index and incidence of cardiovascular events and overall mortality. While it is possible...
Inflammation is a normal, much needed part of the body’s healing process in response to cellular injury. However, chronic inflammation can cause or advance many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, cancer,...
Zinc and copper are important co-factors for enzymes in the body. Zinc is necessary for growth and development, immune function, bone metabolism, and central nervous system function. Copper helps keep bones, skin, nerves, and...
If everyone were to get their vitamin D from adequate sun exposure, they would be more likely to have optimal levels. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyles do not allow for that. There are several factors...
Zinc is a key cofactor for approximately 3,000 proteins and enzymes in the body. It is necessary for growth and development, immune function, bone metabolism, and central nervous system function. Zinc is a mineral...
Copper is an essential enzyme co-factor that helps keep bones, skin, nerves, and the immune system healthy and working properly. Copper is essential for the formation of collagen, a main component of connective tissue,...
Selenium is an essential nutrient with antioxidant properties that plays a key role in thyroid function, reproduction, and DNA synthesis. Studies have found an association between higher selenium status and a lower risk of...
Vitamin D has a central and complex relationship with the functioning immune system. Vitamin D is important for everything from immune cell activation and modulation to inflammatory regulation, with direct influences on the lung...
The last vitamin D myth that we addressed was the statement that the only people who should be testing their vitamin D levels are those who are considered “high-risk” for deficiency. While there are...