Vital Wellness

18/10/2024

11/10/2024

07/10/2024

Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in immune system regulation:

Immune System Functions:

1. Modulates innate and adaptive immunity
2. Regulates inflammatory responses
3. Enhances pathogen recognition and elimination
4. Supports immune cell development and function

Benefits:

1. Reduced risk of infections (e.g., respiratory tract infections)
2. Enhanced vaccine response
3. Improved autoimmune disease management (e.g., multiple sclerosis)
4. Reduced cancer risk and progression

Food Sources:

1. Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
2. Fortified dairy products
3. Mushrooms (shiitake, portobello)
4. Egg yolks
5. Sunlight exposure (skin synthesis)

Recommended Daily Intake:

1. Adult men and women: 700-900 IU/day
2. Pregnant women: 600-800 IU/day
3. Breastfeeding women: 800 IU/day
4. Older adults: 800-1000 IU/day

Deficiency Risks:

1. Impaired immune function
2. Increased infection susceptibility
3. Autoimmune disease development
4. Osteoporosis and bone disorders

Supplementation:

If you can't get enough Vitamin D3 from food, get it from supplements. They are good supplements in the pharmacies nearest to you that has Vitamin D3.

Consult a healthcare professional before taking vitamin D3 supplements, especially if:

1. You have kidney or liver disease.
2. You're taking medications.
3. You're pregnant or breastfeeding.

07/10/2024

Vitamin C plays a vital role in the immune system:

Immune System Functions:

1. Boosts white blood cell production (e.g., neutrophils, lymphocytes)
2. Enhances natural killer cell activity
3. Supports antibody production
4. Activates macrophages (cells that engulf pathogens)

Vitamin C's Immune-Boosting Mechanisms:

1. Antioxidant properties: Neutralizes free radicals, protecting immune cells
2. Cytokine regulation: Modulates inflammatory responses
3. Immune cell support: Maintains healthy T-cell and B-cell function
4. Barrier function: Supports epithelial barrier integrity (e.g., skin, mucous membranes)

Benefits:

1. Reduces severity and duration of illnesses (e.g., common cold)
2. Enhances resistance to infections
3. Supports vaccination effectiveness
4. May reduce mortality from severe infections

Food Sources:

1. Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits)
2. Berries (strawberries, kiwis, blueberries)
3. Leafy greens (spinach, kale, broccoli)
4. Bell peppers
5. Tomatoes

Recommended Daily Intake:

1. Adult men: 100 mg/day
2. Adult women: 90 mg/day
3. Pregnant women: 90-95 mg/day
4. Breastfeeding women: 120 mg/day

Deficiency Risks:

1. Impaired immune function
2. Increased infection susceptibility
3. Fatigue
4. Poor wound healing

07/10/2024

Immunace Original provides a comprehensive formula including vitamin D zinc & selenium which contribute to the normal function of the immune system.

Immunace Extra includes all the same benefits, plus additional nutrients, such as natural lycopene, Grape Skin Extract, astaxanthin, alpha lipoic acid and a higher level of vitamin D compared to Immunace Original, at 3000 IU.

02/09/2024

02/09/2024

There are many possible causes of hearing loss - a side effect from medication, an infection, or even too much earwax ~ but the most common cause is AGING.

02/09/2024

Your ear doctor is called an OTOLOGIST. Or OTOLARYNGOLOGIST (Ear, Nose, & Throat specialist)