Supplement Countdown Continues

Tis the season to…. spread germs! This time of year is notorious for festive gatherings. It is also notorious for not-so-festive illnesses. Cold and Flu season is underway and we can probably list several people we know suffering from some type of malady. Social media topics have switched from “back to school” to “Influenza.” While it may seem that the whole world is infected with some type of virus or bacteria, we don’t believe that you need to stock up on tissues yet.

At CORE Chiropractic and Wellness, we enjoy helping our clients work through their health concerns. We enjoy taking a proactive approach. Part of being proactive is making sure your body is in optimum health. As we mentioned in our previous blog, we believe that vitamins and supplements can have a huge impact on your health. We began a “Top 10” countdown of our most recommended supplements. Here is a quick review of the five we mentioned earlier. Please see our previous blog for more detailed information:
10. NAC
9. Multi-Vitamin
8. L-Tyrosine
7. GABA
6. Vitamin D3

As we continue the countdown, we draw your attention to:

5. AM Blend
A powerful combination of amino acids designed to maximize fat burning while aiding in the stabilization of blood sugar, curbing appetite, improving daytime cognition, and improving liver metabolism. It can be added to water or combined with a mixture of green tea and a low-sugar juice for a great tasting drink.

4. Olive Leaf Extract
This is referred to as “Nature’s Antibiotic.” This powerful plant extract kills viruses and bacteria by reducing their ability to replicate. It is best when taken at the beginning of symptoms. This supplement is exceptional in reducing symptoms and shortening the length of time the symptoms are present.

3. Whey Protein
Protein supplements are a fantastic way to improve muscle-to-fat ratios by stabilizing blood sugar and increasing muscle recovery and size. When combined with resistive weight training or high-intensity interval training, whey protein is a fast track to burning body fat and decreasing fat deposits around the hips, thighs, and abdomen. Good protein mixtures have a >75% yield ratio of protein:total grams per serving. Whey protein powders should be found in an isolate form or micro-filtered to improve intestinal absorption. Avoid any protein source that uses Soy Protein Isolates or Hydrolyzed Soy Proteins. High-quality protein powders will mostly dissolve without the use of a blender and will not cause intestinal cramping.

2. Flax/Fish Oil

Omega-3 fats are essential to a healthy life. Known as DHA and EPA, these fatty acids are used to produce eicosanoids, which are know inflammation reducers.
They also improve fat and cholesterol ratios in the body. Omega-3 fats have been shown to:

-Improve: depression, anxiety, psoriasis, arthritis degeneration, hair and skin disorders.

-Reduce: blood pressure, macular degeneration, dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Lupus symptoms, and hormone deficiencies.

-Fight: Cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, Diverticulitis, IBD, etc.…)

The quality of fish/flax oils is highly important. The ratio of Omega-3s to Omega-6s should be close to a 4:1 ratio. Sourced from Krill, Sardines, Herring, Salmon, and/or Flax are best.

1. L-Glutamine
A condition-essential amino acid that is widely used in many different processes of the body, including: protein synthesis, regulation of acid-base balance, cellular energy, and production of all three muscle types. Broken down into glutamic acid and then into glutathione, L-glutamine is a powerful detoxifier of the body. It’s used in large amounts during times of stress both physically and emotionally. This is found naturally in foods such as beef, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, wheat, cabbage, beets, spinach, parsley, and oats.

Used clinically to:
a. Improve alkalinity to aid in body fat burning.
b. Increase muscle production.
c. Reduce muscle soreness and healing time.
d. Reduce symptoms caused by prolonged or stressful time periods.
e. Improve healing after a burn or infection.
f. Helps the body fight cancer cells.
g. Improve gastrointestinal problems and ulcers.
h. Improve the immune system’s ability to kill bacteria and viruses.
i. Improve deep sleep patterns.
j. Reduce alcohol cravings.
k. Reduce sugar cravings.

We invite you to call our office in Roanoke, Virginia for more information regarding supplements and other ways to keep your body well during the winter. 1-540-344-1055.
Happy Holidays !