Vitamin D3 Deficiency linked to Obesity

While vitamin D deficiency has been shown to be very prevalent in the general population, it seems particularly severe in those who are obese. Vitamin D, when at adequate levels in the serum, can help modulate receptor sites and cell signaling proteins that have been associated with weight gain and the pathology of obesity. 



Source: The beneficial role of vitamin D in obesity: possible genetic and cell signaling mechanisms

Build a Stronger Immune Defense During the Cold & Flu Season

A healthy immune system provides multiple response layers against seasonal changes. The strength of this barrier can be weakened by lifestyle habits that can deplete the bodys reserves, such as stress, fast foods, and lack of exercise. Replenishing nutrients essential to healthy immune function can help, as well as ensuring adequate rest and relaxation.

Get more powerful immuno-supportive nutrition. The following nutrients help you build a healthy "core" defense on a daily basis, or provide more intensive support when you feel you need it most:

 High potency vitamin C: Look for a clinically tested vitamin C complex that is buffered (to prevent stomach upset) and shown to have greater absorption to enhance the body's natural defense system.
 
Health-enhancing mushrooms:  Shiitake, reishi, fu-ling, turkey tail, oyster, cordyceps, and maitake mushrooms all offer a time-tested approach to a healthy defense system. 

Zinc: Helps keep your mucosal membrane healthy and supports the production of white blood cells and natural killer cells.
Oleanolic acid: Shown in preliminary studies to enhance total white blood count for a stronger immune defense.
Selenium: This antioxidant mineral also plays a role in immune function, including white blood cell activity.

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Something Fishy

Fishing rule #1: The least experienced fisherman always catches the biggest fish.
Fishing rule #2: The worse your line is tangled, the more fish surround your boat.
Fishing rule #3: Fishing will do a lot for a man but it won't make him truthful.

Higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids from fish appear to be protective against breast cancer, according to a recent study. This continues to demonstrate that our diet plays a huge role in decreasing our risk for developing preventable diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.  

Source: BMJ, June 2013. Intake of fish and marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: meta-analysis of data from 21 independent prospective cohort studies