Healthy Fyxxation

The ancient Egyptians used Elderberry as a go-to medicinal plant. It's packed with nutrients to give your body's natural defense system added support. This small berry’s vibrant purple color lets you know it’s loaded with potent phytonutrients, like anthocyanin, an antioxidant with anti-microbial properties, known to boost our immune system.1    HEALTH BENEFITS Immune Support: The phenolic phytochemical compounds naturally occurring in Elderberry are of great interest in research investigating nutrition and wellness. Results are considered preliminary when it comes to understanding just how elderberry may play a role in supporting the immune system. While currently there is no evidence that it can cure or prevent colds, the...

While this versatile plant has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries, Echinacea is perhaps best known today for its immune boosting properties. Worldwide, Echinacea is widely known for its ability to reduce the duration and symptom severity of colds. The World Health Organization (WHO) as well as German and Canadian governing bodies advocate the use of Echinacea to help with upper respiratory tract symptoms.1      HEALTH BENEFITS Immune Support Most people think of taking Echinacea at the first sign of a cold, and studies have shown that this can help to shorten the duration and ease symptoms. However, a...

Selenium (Se) may be a lesser-known mineral for many, but that doesn't diminish its incredible benefits. It's a vital nutrient that helps support your body's immune response. In fact, selenium is the star of at least 25 selenoproteins; compounds that regulate human immune cell function. Scientists have discovered that inadequate selenium and the ability to create these selenoproteins, can lead to immune and inflammation-based diseases.1   Summary of selenium and immune responses.  Figure 1:  Nutrients. 2018 Sep; 10(9): 1203. But this antioxidant does a lot more than protecting our cells from oxidative damage, like helping repair DNA and supporting thyroid hormone metabolism.2,3 Selenium’s Role in...

This mega-important micronutrient has a bundle of benefits, like supporting your immune system, nervous system, metabolism, muscles and bones. Magnesium deficiency is known to impair our immune cells’ function and can cause inflammation in the body.1,2 To say that magnesium plays many roles would be an understatement(!), as this amazing mineral helps us with so many important functions, including:1,2,3,4,5,6,7  Enzyme efficiency – we need magnesium in over 300 enzymes throughout our body! Breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to energy Building of proteins for enzymes, immunity, DNA and so much more Antioxidant production, like glutathione, which helps to fight and...