Today’s supplement spotlight is turmeric. The active ingredient of turmeric is curcumin. To date there have been no drug interactions or side effects. However, it should not be taken when pregnant. Curcumin Is a strong antioxidant preventing the body from free radical damage. It has also been found to decrease inflammation by reducing histamine levels. […]
Today’s supplement spotlight is that good old multivitamin. The function of multivitamins is to fill in the gaps of a less than optimal diet. It is important to stress that a clean whole food diet such as the Mediterranean diet is important for most people. This brings us to RDA, recommended daily allowance. The RDA […]
Today’s supplements spotlight is CoQ10. This supplement is extremely important for converting carbohydrates and fats into energy. It is found in every cell of the body. It is a powerful antioxidant protecting all cells and DNA from free radical damage which can lead to mutations and early cell death. It can be found in salmon, […]
This past week we learned about a new tickborne disease known as Alpha-gal. It has gotten off main street media very quickly. It is important to discuss this disease. Alpha gal was first recognized in 2010. The Lone Star tick sensitizes our immune system against proteins, therefore it is not a true disease, but an allergy. After […]
Today’s supplement spot light is magnesium. Although it is one of the most purchased supplements, most people are deficient in magnesium. Magnesium is needed in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium is needed for protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, control of blood glucose, blood pressure, forming ATP which is the energy the […]
This week supplement spotlight is fish oil. Fish oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA. There is another omega oil that is important for health, Omega 6 which is derived from plants and animal proteins. Both omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids should be taken in the balance of a 4-1 ratio, respectively. […]
According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, approximately 77% of Americans take at least one dietary supplement. 81% of adults from 35-55 years old are taking at least one dietary supplement. I am starting a new series called Supplement Spotlight. I will be reporting on the top 10 supplements that were listed in a survey […]
The common thread for improving health, longevity and a healthy immune system is making improvements in lifestyle choices. Don’t you hate to hear that. I recognize that changing one’s lifestyle is not what we want to hear. In my past emails I explained what these changes are, and I understand that they can be confusing and […]
In my last email you may remember that I was discussing how to repair the body’s ability to produce NAD+. As we age, due to the stresses on our immune system we lose the ability to recycle NAD+. NAD+ is in every cell of our body. This molecule reduces inflammation, reverses biological age, increases the level of a […]
My Latest emails may have seemed to change topics from living with viruses to optimizing the immune system and longevity. You may recall that the immune system is at the center of protecting us from invaders and longevity. In my mind a healthy immune system immune system and longevity are one and the same. When […]