Shawn Wells's Blog, page 15
June 16, 2020
Your Guide To Antinutrients from Plants
Wait, what? Antinutrients? Yes, there is such a thing, and theyre so appropriately named because they oppose the action of essential nutrients, in our diet by blocking our bodys ability to digest, absorb and use them properly. Not only that, but they are also the underlying cause of many gut issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and leaky gut syndrome.
While theyre naturally abundant in many foods, even very healthy ones, being aware of where they are and how they...
May 29, 2020
A Beginner’s Guide To Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has become all the craze lately. This new hype is actually old news as apple cider vinegar is one of the oldest known natural health remedies, and has been used medicinally for years! Were just becoming more aware of these benefits. It is simply a re-discovery.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is talked about everywhere as people look to improve their health in more natural ways. The natural product has high levels of acetic acid, among other compounds, which are responsible for...
May 19, 2020
Magnesium � How to supplement with and why you should do it
Eat right. Exercise regularly. Recover well. Get sunlight. Take your vitamins and minerals.
There is no doubt that these are all incredibly important steps to a healthy life. But, ensuring you have adequate minerals in their ideal ratios, is arguably the foundation to health and longevity. These minerals are what drive all of the cellular processes in our bodies from creating energy to move to sending nerve impulses between our limbs and our brains. Our bodies are electric beings. Our cells...
May 12, 2020
A Guide To MCTs: Benefits And How To Supplement with
This guide will cover one of the most common supplements to the ketogenic diet; medium-chain triglycerides, aka MCTs. If youre new to keto, those three letters may sound new to you, but even the seasoned keto dieter can have quite a bit of misunderstanding about them.
MCTs are widely available, extremely effective and are relatively affordable as a supplement, making them a prominent feature in many peoples keto lifestyles. Their main attraction is their ability to raise ketone levels in the...
May 5, 2020
Beginners guide: When and How to Supplement With Ketones
The ketogenic diet is gaining popularity amongst those who wish to boost productivity, lose weight or improve overall health. As a result, were seeing a tremendous spike in supplements intended to complement the ketogenic lifestyle and boost results. The most popular, by far, is exogenous ketones with many companies jumping on the bandwagon and new products being released frequently. So, whats the deal with exogenous ketones, and how do they really work?
Briefly, lets recap a little bit about...
April 28, 2020
Zinc Supplement
Another must-have in your daily, in my opinion, is Zinc. I talk a lot about oxidative stress and how the over production of reactive oxygen species or ROS in our bodies is one of the three major underlying causes of age-related, degenerative diseases (the other two being glycation and inflammation). Any ingredient that can combat the buildup of oxidative stress is something I always recommend, especially if you want to live a longer and healthier life in the modern world we...
April 21, 2020
Vitamin D
Vitamin D, sometimes called the sunshine vitamin, is in fact a hormone that plays a major role in our overall health. It is one of the fat soluble vitamins which includes vitamin A, D, E and K. It differs from other vitamins in the fact that it is produced within the body. We can get small amounts of vitamin D from food sources, but the main source is a stepwise process that starts in your skin when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, and continues in our liver and kidneys where...