Supplements and Orthomolecular Supports

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Certain supplements play a key detoxification role in the healing process for chronic cases. Supplements and doses are customized per client and are based on the nature of the chronic care case and the person's health condition.

IODINE - Read more here

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MAGNESIUM: "The Mind Mineral"  Read more about Magnesium

• Magnesium is an essential mineral for optimal metabolic function.

• Studies have shown the effectiveness of magnesium in eclampsia and preeclampsia, arrhythmia, asthma and migraines. Other areas that have shown promising results include lowering the risk of metabolic syndrome, improving glucose and insulin metabolism, relieving symptoms of dysmenorrhea, and alleviating leg cramps in women who are pregnant.

• The use of magnesium for constipation and dyspepsia are accepted as standard care despite limited evidence.

• Food sources of magnesium include green leafy vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains.

• Magnesium is the fourth most abundant essential mineral in the body. It is distributed approximately one half in the bone and one half in the muscle and other soft tissues; less than one percent is in the blood.

• Studies estimate that 75 percent of Americans do not meet the recommended dietary allowance of magnesium, which has raised concern about the health effects of magnesium deficiency.

• Magnesium is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body.

• It is essential for the neurotransmission that orchestrates mood, cognition, memory, sleep, relaxation and overall emotional well-being.

• Two thirds of American men and women fail to consume the recommended dietary intakes of 320 and 420 mg, respectively.

• The neurological mechanisms of this nutrient are diverse and include interactions with neurotransmitters and receptors.

• Magnesium is a cofactor for the synthesis of dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that maintain healthy mood, behavior, appetite, cognitive function, sleep patterns and stress responses.

• Magnesium levels in the body are not easy to measure because only 1% of the body’s stores circulate in the bloodstream, and serum values do not reflect tissue levels.

• Mental health is contingent on healthy management of daily stress. The relationship between stress and magnesium is reciprocal—while this nutrient maintains healthy responses to life’s daily adversities, stress itself affects the body’s retention of magnesium. Everyday stress can activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, stimulating the release of cortisol. By acting at both the pituitary and adrenal levels, magnesium helps to maintain homeostasis of the entire axis.

Types of Magnesium from https://drnibber.com/understanding-different-types-of-magnesium/
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• Magnesium Oxide: Often used in milk of magnesia products since this form has a strong laxative effect. Even though this combination contains a large proportion of magnesium compared to the oxide molecule, it has poor bioavailability and readily causes loose stools; therefore it is considered the least optimal form to use as a supplement.

• Magnesium Sulfate: This form is often used as an intravenous preparation but it is not used in oral formulations. Since it does have some absorbability through the skin, it is also found in Epsom bath salts.

• Magnesium Citrate: A commonly used form that has a good bioavailability compared to oxide. It is also very rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract but it does have a stool loosening effect.1 This form is found in many supplements and remains a solid option for delivering magnesium into the body.

• Magnesium Aspartate: This form has increased bioavailability compared to oxide and citrate. There were some promising clinical trials conducted in the 1960s that found a combination of magnesium and potassium aspartates had a positive effect on fatigue and they reduced muscle hyper-excitability.2 Physiologically this makes sense since both magnesium and aspartic acid are critical players in cellular energy production. This form is not commonly found but has been used for chronic fatigue syndrome.

• Magnesium Glycinate: Glycine is a well-known calming amino acid. This combination has good bioavailability and does not have a laxative effect since glycine is actively transported through the intestinal wall. Due to the calming and relaxing effect of both glycine and magnesium, this combination has been used successfully for chronic pain and muscle hyper tonicity.3\

• Magnesium Malate: This less well-known combination has been studied for use in fibromyalgia. Since malate is a substrate in the cellular energy cycle, it can help improve ATP production; there is some preliminary evidence that it may reduce muscle pain and tender points in fibromyalgia patients.4

• Magnesium Orotate: This is another relatively unknown chelate combination containing orotic acid. This form has good bioavailability has had been studied specifically for heart health. Orotates can penetrate cell membranes, enabling the effective delivery of the magnesium ion to the innermost layers of the cellular mitochondria and nucleus. Orotates themselves increase the formation of RNA and DNA which can help heart cells repair and therefore improve function. The combination has been shown to improve heart failure, symptoms of angina and exercise performance in clinical trials.5,6

• Magnesium Taurate: Both magnesium and the amino acid taurine share the ability to improve cardiac function; each has a potentiating effect on insulin sensitivity and also a calming effect on neuromuscular excitability. The actions of both have striking similarities when it comes to cardiovascular health. They both have blood pressure reducing effects, stabilize nerve cells, improve the contraction of the heart muscle and have an anti-thrombotic effect.7 Additionally, low levels of vitamin B6 have been shown to further deplete both magnesium and taurine.

• Magnesium-L-Threonate: This form of magnesium has recently been studied to improve memory and brain function. One preliminary study in animals found that it significantly enhanced both short-term and long-term memory, boosting scores by 15% for short-term memory and 54% for long-term memory compared to magnesium citrate.8 Based on this study, it appears that magnesium-L-threonate is a highly absorbable form of magnesium that can improve brain function. While this research is promising, more is needed to confirm its benefit.

• Magnesium Pidolate (or picolinate): This form of magnesium has generated interest because it is very inexpensive and can easily be made into a liquid supplement. There really have not been any substantial research trials supporting its specific health benefits. The down side of this form is that the pidolate molecule does not have any additional health benefits.

• Magnesium-L-Threonate: This form of magnesium has recently been studied to improve memory and brain function. One preliminary study in animals found that it significantly enhanced both short-term and long-term memory, boosting scores by 15% for short-term memory and 54% for long-term memory compared to magnesium citrate.8 Based on this study, it appears that magnesium-L-threonate is a highly absorbable form of magnesium that can improve brain function. While this research is promising, more is needed to confirm its benefit.

• Magnesium Pidolate (or picolinate): This form of magnesium has generated interest because it is very inexpensive and can easily be made into a liquid supplement. There really have not been any substantial research trials supporting its specific health benefits. The down side of this form is that the pidolate molecule does not have any additional health benefits.

MELATONIN - Read more here

OMEGA-3 SUPPLEMENTS

• Why Omega-3'?

  • Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and are important for cognitive brain memory and performance and behavioral function.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, as well as normal growth and development.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health but the body can't make them – we have to get them through food.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut, other seafood including algae and krill, some plants and nut oils.

  • Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression and poor circulation.

  • Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory but the omega-6’s which found in most processed foods American’s eat are pro-inflammatory. The ideal ratio would be 1:1 in the daily diet of these fatty acids, but with modern foods in our modern world, this is just not the case.

  • This is why we are supplementing daily with omega-3 fatty acids daily, in order to bring up the anti-inflammatory functions and increase the immune system function.

  • Also important is to avoid the overconsumption of omega-6 fatty acids in the diet.  These are predominantly from soy and corn (and corn syrup) and are therefore also hidden in many packaged foods. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 - 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids, which we consider to be way too high on the omega-6 side.  We are looking for balance on the omega’s and this is why we are supplementing.

  • For long term health benefits, avoid as much packaged foods and eat whole, organic foods as much as possible!

SAM-e S-Adenosylmethionine

• SAMe is made in the body from a reaction between methionine, an essential amino acid and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that carries energy.

• SAM-e is involved in many different reactions in the body.

• SAM-e has been used to treat psychiatric illnesses, infertility, liver problems, premenstrual disorders and musculoskeletal conditions.

• SAM-e has been widely studied for arthritis and depression and there is evidence it reduces the pain of osteoarthritis.

• Some evidence is available for the use of SAMe for depression, fibromyalgia, and bile flow problems during pregnancy.

• It as also been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.

SELENIUM

• Selenium is a mineral that has antioxidant properties and may help protect cells from damage.

• Selenium is a trace element that is naturally present in many foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.

• Selenium is nutritionally essential for humans!

• It has more than two dozen selenoproteins that play critical roles in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, and protection from oxidative damage and infection

• Some health conditions -- such as HIV, Crohn's disease, and others -- are associated with low selenium levels. There is evidence that selenium supplements may reduce the odds of prostate cancer.

• Selenium is required for the proper activity of a group of enzymes collectively called glutathione peroxidase. These enzymes each help turn toxic hydrogen peroxide into harmless water.

• Of the eight known glutathione peroxidase enzymes, five of them require selenium.

• In addition to the activity of glutathione peroxidase, selenium-containing enzymes are involved in recycling of vitamin C from its spent form back to its active one, allowing for greater antioxidant protection.

• Seafood and organ meats are the richest food sources of selenium. Other sources include muscle meats, cereals and other grains, and dairy products.

• The amount of selenium in drinking water is not nutritionally significant in most geographic regions.

• The major food sources of selenium in the American diet are breads, grains, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

• In parts of the world where diets are low in selenium, health problems routinely occur due to poor antioxidant protection. Animal studies suggest that as little as two weeks without dietary selenium sources can lead to disruptions in protection against free radicals.

Top 10 Foods Highest in Selenium

• Brazil Nuts

• Seafood (Oysters - Cooked)

• Fish (Tuna - Cooked)

• Whole-Wheat Bread

• Seeds (Sunflower)

• Pork (Lean Tenderloin - Cooked)

• Beef & Lamb (Lean Beef Steak - Cooked)

• Chicken and Turkey (Turkey, Back or Leg Meat Cooked)

• Mushrooms (Crimini)

• Whole Grains (Rye)

TRACE MINERALS - Read more about Trace Minerals Here

ZINC PICOLINATE - Read more about Zinc here

VITAMIN B Complex Vitamins - read more here!

VITAMIN C - About The Forms of Vitamin C

Vitamin C comes in several forms.

• The best one to use in high doses is the non-acid and water soluble powder as sodium ascorbate.

• This can be used long with the the fat-soluble form of ascorbyl palmitate/

• In acute emergencies, the high potency liquid form as lypo-spheric form of Vitamin C.

• To prevent the body from using too large an amount in other parts of the body or from transforming it into water soluble vitamin C, we suggest the water soluble sodium ascorbate along with the ascorbyl palmitate fat soluble form, given at the same time.

About Vitamin C as “Ascorbyl palmitate” (fat soluble form)?

• Ascorbyl palmitate is a highly bioavailable, fat-soluble derivative of ascorbic acid.

• Vitamin C has a hard time entering the brain since the brain barrier is permeable only to fat soluble substances. In this manner, our brain is protected against toxic materials.

• By rendering vitamin C soluble in fat via ascorbyl palmitate, it is possible to transport a larger amount of vitamin C directly to the brain.

• The ascorbyl palmitate form of vitamin C is stored in the lipid cell membrane, providing a ready store of this essential nutrient.

• It possesses all the benefits of vitamin C, but unlike the water-soluble form, it is able to be stored in the lipid cell membrane until the body is ready to put it to use.

• Every cell in our body is made up of a lipid bilayer that can only be shielded by fat-soluble antioxidants.  

• That's why ascorbyl palmitate is easy to utilize in human cell membranes and a highly effective.
   

About Vitamin C as “Sodium Ascorbate” (water soluble form)?

• Bulk sodium ascorbate powder from the Vitamin C Foundation at https://inteligentvitaminc.com//cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12_11

• This one is highest quality, Non-GMO, NON-CHINA brands.  The product is produced in Scotland, and tested at Douglas Labs for purity in Pittsburg, PA, USA.

• 1+grams per day, depending on tolerance for each person and their age and health circumstances.

• This type of Vitamin C is a water-soluble nutrient that is quickly oxidized and excreted by the body, which limits its efficacy if used all alone.

• Sodium Ascorbate is a natural and better form of vitamin C because it is pH neutral

• This makes it gentler on the digestive system and better tolerated especially in higher doses.

• In this way, it is also more easily absorbed and utilized.

• Be aware of the bowel intolerance for this vitamin C which is 24 hour cycle and is the point at which stool is loose or the stomach is upset.  If this happens, stop at that current level or reduce to a lower amount for 2 days, until comfortable again. 

• Dosing high doses of Vitamin C is not dangerous; only those with haemochromatosis should avoid extra Vitamin C, because vitamin C stimulates iron absorption.

Why Vitamin C as “Lypo-spheric” (very high potency liquid form – for acute care use primarily)

• Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C is encapsulated in liposomes.

• It is not covered by any gelatin or vegetable based capsule. No additives such as sweeteners or flavors. It goes straight into your system in pure form vitamin c.

• As a result is able to cross the normal barriers to absorption into the bloodstream and into cells as if these restrictions were not there.

• Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C has liposomal properties so it is quickly assimilated by cells that are 'unhealthy'.

•  We suggest that you order this to have on hand in case we need for acute condition support along with a remedy.

• The Many Benefits of Vitamin C

  • It will help the toxins we are pushing out with your homeopathic remedy to drain faster and more efficiently.

  • Because humans do not manufacture vitamin C internally, it must be obtained constantly through dietary sources or supplements.
    Did you that humans and guinea pigs are the only 2 mammals that do not produce their own vitamin C?  It’s true!  This is why we must supplement it.

  • The most important function of vitamin C in the brain is the reduction of oxidative stress. This is accomplished by clearing away free radicals and by methylation of the various materials.

  • More vitamin C is contained in the adrenal glands than any other organ in the body and is therefore Vitamin C is required at higher levels during times of stress.

  • Vitamin C plays a vital role in amino acid metabolism, hormone synthesis and the body's immune system.

  • Physical stresses on the body such as ingestion of heavy metals, cigarette smoking, immune impairment, extreme temperatures, and chronic use of certain medications also signal the need for increased intake of vitamin C.

  • Vitamin C is a vital to the formation of collagen, the connective tissue that supports arterial walls, skin, bones, and teeth.

  • Vitamin C aids in the absorption of iron while preventing its oxidation and the formation of red blood cells and converts folic acid to active folinic acid.

  • It maintains healthy histamine release and supports lymphocyte formation.

  • Vitamin C is also required for the synthesis of carnitine and steroids.

  • A major immune-supporting activity of vitamin C is boosting glutathione levels in human lymphocytes, cells that make up about 25% of all white cells in the blood.

Vitamin D - Order ZRT Vitamin D Test From Online Store

You prick your finger and put a drop of blood on to blotter paper. You mail the paper to a laboratory to be tested.  These are an alternative if you don’t want to go to your doctor just for a Vitamin D blood test, or if your insurance doesn’t cover a test. The test involves sending small samples of blood to a laboratory. The Vitamin D Kit can be used to test vitamin D levels in both adults and children.

Current Vitamin D Council recommendations for Vitamin D3 for supplementation are:

Zinc - Read more about Zinc Here

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