Omegas + Supplements

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  • Busting Omega-3 Fish Oil Myths
    Omegas + Supplements / Jun 09th 2020
    Busting Omega-3 Fish Oil Myths
    Another nutritionist who has been a lifelong friend of mine has a funny quip about medical myths. She says, “The definition of a medical myth is something that was never true, and always will be.” That comes to mind when I think about fish oil myths.Omega-3 Fish Oil MisconceptionsI am
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  • Nutrients that Support Vision Health as We Age
    Omegas + Supplements / May 22th 2020
    Nutrients that Support Vision Health as We Age
    Over time our eyes are exposed to many harmful substances. Exposure to ultraviolet light rays, blue light from digital screens, free radical stress, pollution, dust and debris, plus the natural aging process can have an impact on our precious and fragile eyes.It’s also not unusual for the eyes to age
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  • Beyond the Basics: Immune Support Supplements
    Omegas + Supplements / May 14th 2020
    Beyond the Basics: Immune Support Supplements
    The basic immune support nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and D and minerals like magnesium, selenium, and zinc, are critical, but I also want to touch on other, lesser known nutrients that support healthy immune function.Lesser Known Nutrients for Immune Support Elderberry is rich in anthocyanins due to its blue-purple
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  • Zinc and Healthy Immune Function
    Omegas + Supplements / May 08th 2020
    Zinc and Healthy Immune Function
    Zinc is a dietary trace mineral that helps immune cells develop and stay healthy. As the second most abundant trace mineral in the body (after iron), zinc plays a critical role in many body processes. Zinc supports healthy skin, protein synthesis, and healthy vision. And it’s important for protecting against
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  • The Importance of Vitamin C for Immunity
    Omegas + Supplements / May 05th 2020
    The Importance of Vitamin C for Immunity
    Vitamin C is a nutrient that can power up our immune cells. We can think of vitamin C as the anti-sugar, since it empowers the same elements of immunity that sugar weakens. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin used by our body for hundreds of vital metabolic
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  • Why We Need Immune-Boosting Vitamin D3
    Omegas + Supplements / May 01th 2020
    Why We Need Immune-Boosting Vitamin D3
    Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in our body. From bone and muscle strength, to mood and cognitive support, vitamin D is a nutrient superstar. The sunshine vitamin is especially important for the strength of our immune system. Research shows that having healthy levels of
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