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Akkermansia - gut bacteria for weight loss
Everyone wants to lose weight for summer – it’s a thing! But did you know that there is a strain of bacteria which quite literally, can help you lose weight? Have you ever heard of Akkermansia muciniphilia? Didn’t think so. After reading this you’ll know all about it and why it’s the trendiest topic in the scientific weight loss community. Akkermansia is a probiotic bacterium which lives inside most of us. It has the happy ability to control how much belly fat we have. If you’ve tried to lose weight without success and feel a bit frustrated, you might want to eat your way into encouraging more of this strain of gut bacteria to help you lose unwanted weight. Akkermansia is said to improve metabolic rate, lower inflammation and strengthen immunity. A paper from back in 2013 by researchers at the University of Louvain, Belgium, concluded that this strain of bacteria has the ability to actively promote weight loss in humans. In healthy humans this bacterium makes up 3-5% of your gut bacteria, yet for some reason, in obese people this percentage is considerably lower. Akkermansia not only repairs a dysfunctional metabolic rate, it seems to have a positive impact on inflammation and diabetes as well. It just goes to prove once again the amazing part our gut flora play in keeping us healthy in every single way. How to increase Akkermansia levels Before you get excited and want to rush out and buy a boat-load of Akkermansia you need to know that there is no actual supplement you can take which will give you this strain, as it is still in the process of being studied and tested which takes years. However, you can encourage growth of your own colony of this bacterium (even if you only have a teensy bit) good news indeed. Belgian researchers discovered that oligofructose (not fructose!) will improve the percentage of Akkermansia. You will find oligofructose in our online store under the name of MaxiPrebiotic. Another way to promote this bacterial species is by taking Psyllium Husks as this particular strain absolutely adores fibre and prebiotics. (So much for the naysayers who slate fibre intake – such a necessary item in our diet). Prebiotic foods, dietary fibre, psyllium husks and oligofructose as found in MaxiPrebiotic (which is a prebiotic) are the ideal food sources for Akkermansia which will promote its growth, as well as many other very beneficial strains of bacteria. This strain relieves constipation, IBS, diarrhoea, control diabetes and encourage weight loss. What’s not to like? They are all also very cost effective and easy to take, as they are either tasty (as in foods) or tasteless (as in psyllium husks) or downright delicious as in the case of MaxiPrebiotic. You need a variety of foods daily for oligofructose to have an effect on the flora. While 32g per day of dietary fibre is recommended, diabetics are encouraged to have up to 50g a day for good health. Most people don’t even get 9g! Remember, you aren’t only eating for one here – you have colonies of hungry bacteria to feed – lots more mouths than you previously thought. Certain foods are rich in dietary fibre which encourage a healthy microbiome: Dandelion greens Asparagus Garlic, Onions and Leeks Banana Oatmeal Akkermansia is quite a chatty little fellow, it ‘talks’ a lot to the other bacteria, to stimulate a number of physiological processes, so by ‘feeding’ it correctly, you keep it talking. Imagine an organism living in you which can: Control weight Improve glucose control Lower inflammation Increase metabolism and Deal with harmful microorganisms In very rare cases there are people with absolutely no Akkermansia – but don’t panic, it’s likely that you have some. Even the smallest amount can be stimulated to grow according to researchers, and apparently they respond really quickly. Ways you can encourage Akkermansia to reproduce include: Lowering your intake of carbohydrates Eliminating sugar and sugary foods Eliminating processed foods from your diet (Akkermansia hate them) Increasing consumption of healthy fats Increasing consumption of fresh vegetables (both cooked and raw) Consuming fermented vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir) – but without any sugar Taking a daily high-quality probiotic Cranberry extract alleviates intestinal inflammation and has been shown to increase the population of Akkermansia. Fish oil is also a healthy way to increase abundant Akkermansia according to studies There is even better news. Did you know you can start to change your gut microbiome in just one day? The average lifespan of the average bacterium is very short – just 20 minutes! So every time you eat, you could be encouraging and increasing your Akkermansia – one meal at a time! Imagine – in one day you can begin to change your entire microbiome! Of course sleep, stress, environment, exercise and other lifestyle modifications all determine the state of your microbiome too, but the greatest factor of all is your diet. How to Fast Track Your Diet to Increase Akkermansia What goes into your mouth can encourage that gorgeous colony of Akkermansia – so here’s how to do that: Choose the right food – numero uno!! Whole, fresh, natural – nothing processed, nothing out of a bottle or bag or tin if you can help it. This includes sugar. Food as it appears in nature (your secret Akkermansia weapon) Exclude all sugar and carbohydrates from grains. Get your carbs from non-starchy vegetables, especially leafy greens, radishes, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks, asparagus, garlic and turmeric. The body ‘sees’ grains as sugar Eat fat and protein at every meal. Include fermented foods in your diet, they’re rich in probiotics Ditch the dairy for a while, except for real farm butter (dairy is defined as anything out of a cow or goat) not including eggs, as they are not out of a cow/goat Toss out the nasty ‘foods’ like soy, corn, peanuts, seed oils, artificial sweeteners, gluten and grains. Avoid alcohol and coffee – at least for a while – Akkermansia is fussy that way. Add your coffee back in later, but ensure it’s organic or you defeat the object Akkermansia loves fatty seafood like salmon, sardines, mackerel and clams Take a good, high-quality probiotic not only for Akkermansia growth but for the health of your urogenital tract, respiratory tract and entire ecosystem. Consider taking Glutamine – an excellent way to rebuild and maintain digestive health and support digestion – a good friend to Akkermansia Support your stomach acid if you have too little – either HCL, lemon water or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in water before each meal to see if your symptoms improve (do NOT ever try to ‘go alkaline’) Exercise, but take care not to overdo it. Get enough sleep. Sleep has the power to change gut flora. Just two nights of sleep deprivation can lead to a dramatic drop-off in healthy bacteria – including Akkermansia. Relax and de-stress! Your gut is known as your ‘second brain’ and can take on the stress of everyday life very quickly – throwing your microbiome out of balance, which may make you feel depressed, anxious or tired, create memory problems or brain fog. Getting your microbiome back into balance will almost certainly help you lose weight – no more pounding the tar daily in an effort to shed a few kilos. (And by the way, exercise tones the body, it doesn’t lead to weight loss.) Fibre is a vital key to promoting weight loss, but it has to be the right fibre, not brans or cereals. Fibre is critical to good health because it is food for your intestinal flora. When you deprive yourself of fibre on a regular basis (think of people who live constantly on refined food) your gut microbes behave erratically. They can ‘turn’ on you and start to eat the mucus lining of your intestine as it’s also a carbohydrate source. If they are starved of fibre, they have no choice. Fibre is a carbohydrate which the beneficial flora eat – it does not count as a carbohydrate in our diets and is not digested. It’s food for your healthy bacteria and Akkermansia. Akkermansia Growth Programme If you want to use supplements to help you increase Ak, the ones you’ll need (and find in the online store) include: MaxiPrebiotic Apple Cider Vinegar (organic) with ‘mother’ culture Glutamine Fish oil A good probiotic
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What is Human Microbiome?
A microbiome is a community consisting of trillions of microorganisms (also called microbiota or microbes) of thousands of different species that inhibit our bodies. These also include bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Inside and out, our bodies are home to a huge array of micro-organisms. Did you know there are more bacterial cells in your body than human cells? In a healthy body these all co-exist peacefully and the largest numbers are found in the small and large intestines. However having too many unhealthy microbes can lead to disease. The gut microbiome refers to all of the microbes in your intestines . These act as another organ that’s crucial for your health. Microbiota stimulate the immune system. They also break down potentially toxic food compounds and synthesize certain vitamins and amino acids. An imbalance of healthy and unhealthy microbes in the gut may contribute to weight gain, sleep disturbances, skin irritations and auto immune conditions. While a balance in gut microbes may help control blood sugar, positively affect brain health and lower the risk of diabetes. How can we ensure that we have enough microbiota and enough of the right types? In addition to family genes, environment, and medication use, diet plays a large role in determining the kinds of microbiota and more specifically which are best for optimum gut health! Here are 5 top tips to a happy gut 1. Eat a diverse range of foods including food rich in polyphenols which are broken down to stimulate healthy bacteria growth (found in green tea, olive oil and dark chocolate) 2. Probiotics: Eat fermented vegetables, like kimchi and sauerkraut, and pickled vegetables, like onions and gherkins which are a source of live cultures of bacteria like bifidobacteria and lactobacilli 3. If using an artificial sweeteners choose one that contains a prebiotic such as https://sallyanncreed.co.za/…/bio-sweet-prebiotic…/ 4. Take supplements that contain live active bacteria such as these: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxibiotic-20-vegicaps/ https://sallyanncreed.co.za/…/maxifos-prebiotic-powder…/ 5. Eat collagen rich foods such as bone broth or take pure hydrolysed collagen https://sallyanncreed.co.za/…/sally-ann-creed-collagen…/ Join our Instagram Page @SallyAnn_Creed and subscribe to our Newsletter https://sallyanncreed.co.za/subscribe/ receive free food lists from The Low-Carb Creed when you join. This post is subject to our general disclaimer https://sallyanncreed.co.za/disclaimer/.
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Are you suffering from leaky gut?
If you have these symptoms you may be suffering from leaky gut… Leaky Gut is the name given to damaged and permeable intestinal lining which allows undigested food particles, toxic waste products and bacteria to ‘leak’ through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream. Symptoms include: 1. Chronic diarrhoea, constipation, gas or bloating 2. Nutritional deficiencies 3. Weak immune system 4. Headaches, brain fog, memory loss 5. Excessive fatigue; insomnia 6. Skin rashes and problems such as acne, eczema or rosacea 7. Cravings for sugar and carbs 8. Arthritis and/or joint pain 9. Depression, anxiety, ADD and ADHD 10. Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease or Crohn’s This condition needs to be approached from several different angles at once in order to return the body to full health, including: changes to the diet, the inclusion of supplements, reducing the stress factor and rooting out the underlying cause in the first place. We believe a pleiotropic approach is necessary which means you must approach healing from several angles at once to actually flip the body back to health. This includes: • making dietary changes • adding specialized and targeted supplements • reducing stressors • correcting underlying root cause of disease And when it comes to supplements L-Glutamine is one of the most talked about for digestive health. At this point, the research is pretty clear on L-Glutamine being a very valuable supplement for anyone dealing with almost most chronic health issues. Whether it works to help fix the gut wall, improve sleep, recover from exercise or reduce cravings, it is a safe, cheap and readily available supplement to think about trying. L-Glutamine is easy to take – it plays a crucial role in healthy digestion, brain function and has been well documented in studies to protect against mucosal deterioration in the gut. Glutamine is helpful in reducing the side effects of chemotherapy. The worse your gut problem is, the more Glutamine will help to you. You will find our l-glutamine powder here https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/l-glutamine-powder/ Join our Instagram Page @SallyAnn_Creed and subscribe to our Newsletter https://sallyanncreed.co.za/subscribe/ receive free food lists from The Low-Carb Creed when you join. This post is subject to our general disclaimer https://sallyanncreed.co.za/disclaimer/.
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The difference between a Probiotic and Prebiotic
Probiotic and Prebiotic? Trusting Your Gut In human intestines, there are many strains of two main species of friendly bacteria, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Probiotics and Prebiotics both help those friendly bacteria, but in different ways: What is the Difference between Probiotic and Prebiotic? The lining of our gut is covered in microscopic bacteria. Collectively, these organisms create a micro-ecosystem known as the microbiome. The microbiome plays an oversized role in our health. Therefore, what you feed your microbiome is what has the biggest impact on its health. And the healthier it is, the healthier you are. The key to a healthy microbiome is nourishing a balance among the bacteria. In order to do so, you can: Use Prebiotics to help the microbes already inhabiting your gut by giving them foods they like, and Use Probiotics to add living microbes directly to your system. Prebiotics are specialized plant fibers. They act like fertilizers that stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. Prebiotics are found in many fruits and vegetables, especially those that contain complex carbohydrates, such as fiber and resistant starch. These carbs aren’t digestible by your body, so they pass through the digestive system to become food for the bacteria and other microbes. Whereas Probiotics are different in that they contain live organisms, usually specific strains of bacteria that directly add to the population of healthy microbes in your gut. Microbiota-loving foods such as: Fiber-rich foods: Fruits, vegetables and whole grains Potatoes Bananas Artichokes Are recommended to consume in conjunction with a prebiotic supplement. And fermented foods such as: Yoghurt Kombucha Tempeh Sauerkraut Contain live microbes just as a probiotic supplement does. So which should you take? Take both! Sources: Lyte M, et al. Resistant starch alters the microbiota-gut brain axis: Implications for dietary modulation of behavior. PLOS One. 2016;11:1.Quigley EM. Basic definitions and concepts: Organization of the gut microbiome. Gastroenterology Clinics of North America. 2017;9:2.Salonen A, et al. Impact of diet and individual variation on intestinal microbiota composition and fermentation products in obese men. ISME Journal. 2014;8:2218.Yatsunenko T, et al. Human gut microbiome viewed across age and geography. Nature. 2012;486:222., Rountree R. The human microbiome — Humans as super-organisms. Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2011;17:70.Lynch SV, et al. Targeting gut flora to treat and prevent disease. The Journal of Family Practice. 2016;65:2369 (297 words).
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How do I take this? A Guide to our Products
People often ask us How do I take this? Our Sally-Ann Creed Products, directions for use and what can they be taken with are all below. We have put together a comprehensive list of “How do I take this”. The list has 35 Collagen, Vitamins, Minerals and Nutraceuticals, Pantry and Sugar Alternatives. We have 170 products in our range and we will continue to update this list. Contents: Pure Hydrolysed Collagen Beauty Bullets Collagel Colla-Joint Plus for Man’s Best Friend Skinny Collagen Soup Super CollagenT2 Gelatine Berberine Complex Biotin Bio Chelated Magnesium Premium Clear Skin & Lips CoQ10 Ester C caplets L-Glutamine Magnesium Citrate Powder MaxiPrebiotic MaxiProiotic 20 Milk Thistle Premium MaxiMSM (powder and tablets) Olive Leaf Omega-3 Fish Oil Quercetin Scorbi-Cee and Super-Cee powder Skinny Fibre Vitamin D3 Premium 5000iu Vitamin K2 Premium 100mcg Zinc BioSweet Xylitol & Erythritol Keto Sweet Zero Collagen Products 1. Pure Hydrolysed Collagen About: ‘There’s no magic bullet, although I do admit collagen does come close. You won’t live forever but you’ll have a better quality of life and look a lot better too (on the inside and out)’ – Sally-Ann Creed. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-pure-hydrolysed/ Direction for use: 1-2 scoops (14ml scoops are placed in the bag) can be added to your morning tea/coffee/glass of water at least an hour or more before breakfast. You can also take it between meals or last thing at night. Where possible avoid mixing it with other proteins however, if you absolutely cannot take it unless you have yogurt or something else, you will still derive benefit from it. Do not mix it with the Super CollagenT2 (chicken) type 2. If you are taking both, then take them at least 2 hours away from each other to ensure the best absorption possible. Always increase water intake with collagen. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder in water 2. Beauty Bullets About: Each capsule contains 575mg pure collagen. Now you can have the choice of either powder or capsules when getting your ‘collagen fix’ daily. We understand that for travelling, or if you are sensitive to taking powders you might want capsules, so now you can get pure hydrolysed collagen in capsule form. These BEAUTY BULLETS are literally ‘shots’ of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-beauty-bullets/ Direction for use: Take 5-10 Collagen Beauty Bullet Capsules 1-2 x a day with hot or cold liquid (great for travellers). Can take with: Same instructions as collagen 3. Collagel About:A unique blend of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen (NON-GMO, Grass-Fed and 100% Pure) from a clean bovine source. It is exactly the same excellent Pure Hydrolysed Collagen you will find under our label. In addition we have included Pure Hydrolysed Gelatine with a potent prebiotic powder to improve and promote the healthy colonic flora. The addition of hydrolysed gelatine brings the price down but the effects are the same. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagel/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablespoon in water or stir into your coffee – it dissolves instantly and has no taste. 4. Colla-Joint Plus About: A powerful supplement which includes Collagen, MaxiMSM, gelatine, probiotic and prebiotic to improve bone and joint health, digestive health and promotes the health of skin, nails and hair. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-plus/ Direction for use: One scoop a day in warm or hot water. Add to food or with yoghurt. Ingredients: Collagen, gelatine, probiotic for the health of the gut. 5. Super CollagenT2 About: Chicken Collagen Type 2 for Joint Support. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/chicken-collagen-type-2-for-joints/ Direction for use: 1-2 scoops (14ml scoops are the size of a tablespoon) can be added to your morning tea/coffee/glass of water at least an hour or more before breakfast. Where possible avoid mixing it with other proteins however, if you absolutely cannot take it unless you have yogurt or something else, you will still derive benefit from it. Do not mix it with the other Pure Hydrolysed Collagen (bovine, type 1 & 3). If you are taking both, then take them at least 2 hours away from each other. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder in water 6. Skinny Collagen Soup About: There are 3g of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen per scoop so this is a suitable meal replacement for at least one main meal a day if you are wishing to lose weight. In each scoop of Skinny Collagen Soup you will get a burst of flavour from dozens of organic herbs and spices. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/skinny-collagen-soup/ Direction for use: 1-2 spoons in hot water – which can be a meal replacement or used as a base for soups, gravies, stews or as a broth alternative to lose weight. Very nourishing and collagen-rich, it is excellent when you can’t stomach solid food for whatever reason – this way you are nourished and filled. Lovely in a broth or light soup. 1-2 scoops a day is fine. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder 7. Gelatine About: A cooked form of collagen– gelatin “gels” so you can make jelly and terrines. Great for baking/cooking, but collagen doesn’t gel. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/the-benefits-of-gelatine/ Direction for use: Mixed the required amount as per your recipe in hot water to dissolve complete then add the same amount of cold water and allow to cool for 5-10minutes. Vitamins, Minerals and Nutraceuticals 8. Berberine Complex About: On its own it is an amazing product for normalizing blood sugar levels, however with Sally-Ann Creed® Berberine Complex you have the added chromium for that “double whammy” – ideal for those who wish to lose weight whilst controlling blood sugar levels. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/berberinecomplex/ Direction for use: Adults – Take 1 capsule three times a day, after food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For special precautions please read package insert or link below 9. Biotin Bio About: Boosts health of hair and nails, helps manage blood sugar levels, assists blood sugar control, prevents hair loss, provides energy, eliminate skin inflammation & seborrheic dermatitis, helps prevent anaemia. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/biotin-bio/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablet daily. 10. Chelated Magnesium Premium About: It is an essential nutrient and is required for the maintenance of some of the most basic functions of life. Crucial organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys are dependent upon it. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/chelated-magnesium-premium/ Direction for use: Take 2-3 a day. These capsules contain 100mg each of magnesium glycinate. Can take with: Food, with other vitamins. 11. Clear Skin & Lips About: A combination of powerful immune modulators, and are intricately involved in the repair and maintenance of skin and lips. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/clear-lips-skin/ Direction for use: You can take one to three a day – excellent for skin, herpes zoster and acne. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 12. CoQ10 About: Coenzyme Q-10 is an essential component of the mitochondria and so is involved in energy production within body cells. Coenzyme Q-10 is a natural antioxidant which plays several highly useful roles in the body, including support for heart health and the production of energy in cells. CoQ-10 has also been identified as important for those using Statins as it can replace what they may deplete. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/coq-10-coenzyme-q10/ Direction for use: As a food supplement for adults, one (1) vegetable capsule daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. 13. Ester-C Tablets About: Our bodies cannot make vitamin C so it is an essential nutrient to take in daily. It is formulated with citrus bioflavonoids to help with absorption. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/ester-c/ Direction for use: 2 or more a day with food at any time of the day – we cannot make vitamin C in our bodies so it is an essential nutrient for us to survive. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 14. L-Glutamine About: This is a powerful gut healer, energy provider and all-round “feel-good” nutrient. Used for the control of cravings, support the immune system, aid in muscle fatigue, improve blood sugar, and the able to repair a leaky gut. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/l-glutamine-powder Direction for use: Take ½ to one teaspoon a day in water away from food. ½ an hour before breakfast, lunch and/or dinner (which means 1-3 times a day) take in ¼ glass of water (or more). Eat your meal ½ hour or more later. This is a powerful gut healer, energy provider and all-round “feel-good” nutrient. Can take with: You can take this with Collagen but not with Skinny Fibre. 15. Magnesium Citrate Powder About: You might not know this, but almost everyone is short of magnesium, you included. And another interesting little health byte is that almost every known disease is associated with (not caused by – I said associated with) a magnesium deficiency. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/magnesium-citrate-powder Direction for use: Take a teaspoon in ½ – 1 glass water at any time of the day with or without meals. You can add this to your bottle of water It is quite tart, so give it a good stir to dissolve it properly, it is sometimes very slightly lumpy. Can take with: MaxiMSM powder, Pure Hydrolysed Collagen, MaxiFOS and Glutamine, Scorbi-Cee or Super Cee powder in water.. Can be taken with food, with other vitamins or on its own. 16. MaxiPrebiotic About: This is a soluble fibre and creates an excellent and healthy environment for the probiotics to implant, while improving overall colon ecology and digestive health. It helps the gut flora and can be an effective Candida treatment, gut ‘fixer’ and weight loss aid. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxifos-prebiotic-powder-100g/ Direction for use: Take 1-6 teaspoons any time of the day with anything. Can be mixed into food or beverage, hot or cold or taken on the tongue and eaten as a treat! It helps the gut flora and can be an effective Candida treatment, gut ‘fixer’ and weight loss aid. Can take with: Absolutely anything you like. Quite delicious to sweeten things with but it is not sugar. 17. MaxiProbiotic 20 About: Combines both prebiotic and probiotic into one capsule: It is an extremely potent probiotic with 10 strains, delivering 20 billion CFUs per vegicap, with added FOS, a prebiotic to help to promote the implantation of the probiotic flora. Ideal for building a healthy microbiome. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxibiotic-20-vegicaps/ Direction for use: You can take one to three a day – excellent for building the microbiome. Can take with: Best on an empty stomach last thing at night or first thing in the morning with water. Very good to take this with MaxiFOS as it is the ‘food’ for the healthy intestinal bacteria. 18. Milk Thistle Premium 500mg About: Milk Thistle is one of the most powerful ways you can protect your liver. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/milk-thistle-premium/ Direction for use: 1-3 a day with a meal. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 19. Maxi-MSM– Tablets and Powder About: MSM is one of the most powerful and effective anti-inflammatory. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxi-msm/ Direction for use: You can take from 1-6 or more tablets a day at breakfast or spread this out at meals –. With the powder, a teaspoon in water is an easy way to take it. A nice way to take it is to put 1-2 teaspoons in a litre of water in a bottle and sip it all day. Can take with: Glutamine, Collagen Scorbi-Cee or Super Cee powder in water. 20. Olive Leaf About: Powerful iImmune Support, reduces inflammation, reduces risk of atherosclerosis, supports weight loss, antioxidative properties. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/olive-leaf-active/ Direction for use: Take 1-2 tablets per day after a meal 21. Omega-3 Fish Oil About: Ultra-refined and extra-pure, this fish oil is free from mercury, PCBs, DDT and dioxins. We cannot make this in the body, so we all need it daily. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/the-omega-3-solution-fish-oil-softgels/ Direction for use: 3 a day is a good dose.. Keep in the fridge, they then go hard and are easy to swallow and won’t repeat (they shouldn’t anyway, but for sensitive tummies). Can take with: Take with water and with food, any time of the day. This can be taken with other supplements. 22. Quercetin with Vitamin C About: Powerful Antioxidant and Immune Booster. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/quercetin-with-vitamin-c/ Direction for use: Take 2 capsules a day, after food with a full glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. 23. Scorbi-Cee and/or Super-Cee About: Super Cee has a base of ascorbic acid, but it is buffered or chelated meaning it is joined to a sodium (mineral) molecule, making it much easier on the gut and ideal for those with gut issues. Scorbi-Cee is ascorbic acid, or plain vitamin C. This is a very effective powder that you can add to water or drinks to get your quota of vitamin C in per day. Direction for use: Scorbi-Cee: Adult: Take a 1/4 tsp in water 2 to 3 times a day, with food. Children: Take 1 pinch daily in water, with food. Super Cee (Sodium Ascorbate): Take 1/2 tsp in water 1 to 2 times a day. Can take with:Anything except Skinny Fibre. You can mix either of these with MaxiMSM powder and/or Magnesium Citrate powder, and with MaxiFOS. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/hi-cee-300g/ https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/super-cee/ 24. Skinny Fibre – Powder About: Literally one of the fastest moving products we have ever seen. It does what it says it does. Incredible dietary fibre to promote weight loss and a healthy gut. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/skinny-fibre/ Direction for use: ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Skinny Fibre onto your tongue, and immediately chase with a full glass of water. Take this late morning or mid-afternoon when you feel hungry OR take it before meals or between meals. Do NOT stir it INTO water or it immediately congeals as it is supposed to. Make sure you increase water intake when taking this fibre by 1-2 glasses a day. Can take with: It is best taken on its own. Not with food and 2 hours after medication. 25. Vitamin D3 Premium 5000IU About: D3 is only found in animal products, not in the plant kingdom, and taking a daily supplement is an excellent way to ensure you are not deficient. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/vitamin-d3-premium/ Direction for use: One a day for adults in the morning or at night with a meal. Please have a blood test around 6-9 months after taking this to make sure you are getting your levels up. Can take with: Anything – best with food and something with fat content. 26. Vitamin K2 Premium 100mcg About: Getting enough of, or being deficient in Vitamin K2 can be a serious situation, to the point of developing heart disease or having a stroke. It may not manifest with any symptoms either which can be difficult. But the benefits of taking a supplement are nothing short of incredible. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/vitamin-k2-premium/ Direction for use: One a day with food. This is an amazing nutrient, you can’t overdose and everyone should be on it unless your doctor has a reason for you not taking it. Remember Vitamin K1 is the ‘clotting’ Vitamin, K2 is very different – it is responsible for the distribution of calcium. Can take with:Anything – best with food and something with fat content 27. Zinc Picolinate About: Zinc is a nutrient known to benefit the immune system, and deficiency of zinc impairs the capacity of many different immune cells to carry out their functions. It is also a powerful antioxidant. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-zinc-picolinate/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablet daily after a meal Can take with: Pure Hydrolysed collagen – or any protein source to increase absorption Pantry and Sugar Alternatives 28. BioSweet About: BioSweet is a prebiotic with monk fruit added to make it utterly delicious, calorie and carb free and enable you to enjoy sweetened foods and beverages. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/bio-sweet-prebiotic-sweetener-2/ Direction for use: As much or little as you wish to sweeten beverages or foods. Very safe, natural and without any calories. Can take with: Anything 29. Xylitol or Erythritol Direction for use: these are both sweeteners with very similar taste profiles to sugar. With Xylitol you can use 1 spoon to equal the sweetness of a spoon of sugar. With Erythritol however, you’ll need a little more than a teaspoon to equal the sweetness of the same amount of sugar. They are both very successfully used in tea, coffee, food and baking, they’re heat-stable and very versatile. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/erythritol/ 30. Keto Sweet Zero Direction for use: As with the above sweeteners this is heat stable, delicious and is the same sweetness as sugar. It has erythritol and the wonderful organic monk fruit with it – no calories, no carbs whatsoever, and very successful in tea, coffee, cooking and baking. It is the closest taste to sugar of all the natural keto sweeteners. Take in place of sugar one-for-one – tastes like sugar. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/keto-sweet-another-south-african-first-by-sally-ann-creed/ All these products can be found – together with many others not listed here. I hope this has cleared up any “How do I take this?” questions. For further instructions on How do I take this, please read the package insert which accompanies the product.
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Bone broth for iImmune Support
Bone broth for iImmune Support – So how does it really work? Bone broth is a superfood that can strengthen your immune system. It really goes to show grandmas chicken soup to fight was spot on with scientific data now able to back it up! Bone broth contains essential nutrients that help your immune system to function properly. This nutritious and cost effective broth is made from boiling animal bones, adding vegetables and herbs then simply straining out the solids laving you with a broth abundantly rich in amino acid, vitamins, minerals and packed with anti oxidants. The benefits of bone broth include boosting your immune system, reducing inflammation, improving gut health and maintaining balanced nutrition. Top Tips: To enhance the flavour of the bones you can roast them in the oven until lightly browned before adding them to the pot. Broth freezes incredibly for up to six months. It is fantastic to add to other soups or dishes and can simply be enjoy on its own. Broth can be made from bones of any kind including beef, lamb, pork, fish, shellfish or chicken. Adding additional herbs and spices to taste are always a great idea. Here are some suggestions: Beef bones – rosemary Chicken bones – ginger, turmeric Fish bones – parsley and thyme Pork bones – thyme The most effective bone broth recipe from a convenience and cost perspective is the one that best suits your needs and what you currently have in your fridge. We don’t like to waste a single cutting or skin so keep a container in the fridge for your “offcuts” and collect any vegetables tops, peels or skins for your recipe. Click here for a bone broth recipe: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/recipes/bone-broth-recipe-with-a-personal-touch/ Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ on 1 February 2021. Instagram: @SallyAnn_Creed Facebook: @SallyAnnCreedSA
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Berberine Complex
I think of all the products I’ve developed, this is one of the ones I am most proud of. Some studies say when you take Berberine, it is advisable to take a break every 8 weeks. I don’t really agree with this but the rationale is that it may kill off some beneficial flora if taken indefinitely. Well, this has been taken care of with a powerful probiotic blend built into the recipe. The other thing I’ve included is chromium for even better blood sugar control. Berberine on its own is an amazing product for normalising blood sugars. However with Berberine Complex you have the added chromium for that ‘double whammy’ for those who wish to lose weight while controlling blood sugar levels. Several B Vitamins (which can sometimes be depleted with long-term use of Berberine) have been added. So that this won’t happen especially Vitamins B1, B6 and B12. These vitamins may also help to control homocysteine levels and prevent anaemia. Lastly, Milk Thistle has been included in the formulation to assist the bioavailability of Berberine. Milk thistle acts as an inhibitor of the transporter that limits absorption. So this is a revolutionary product and one I think you’re going to love! Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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ADRENAL FATIGUE
In spite of the pandemic of people suffering from adrenal fatigue, there is still no official ‘diagnosis’ or even recognition in the medical community, whereas natural health practitioners recognize it as adrenal insufficiency or ‘burnout’ due to chronic stress. Your adrenal glands are two tiny walnut-shaped glands witting on top of your kidneys but they are responsible for an enormous amount of hormone production for everyday biological functions. One such hormone is cortisol, referred to as our ‘stress hormone’ although it’s only one of many. Unchecked stress results in constant high levels of cortisol, overloading the adrenal glands and resulting symptoms typically include (among others): • Anxiety • Chronic fatigue • Digestive issues • Headaches • Sleep disorders/insomnia • Increased risk for heart disease • Low thyroid function • Weight gain and inability to lose weight • Problems with concentration and memory • Reproductive problems • Autoimmune conditions • Hair loss • Brain fog • Low libido • Depression • Muscle loss • Weight gain Stress can be psychological, physical or emotional by nature – they all affect adrenal function. Some of the things you might not associate with stress per se include: • Lack of sleep and insomnia • Poor diet and too much/not enough exercise • Environmental toxins and pollution • Financial hardships • Negative relationships • Death of a loved one • Stress at work WHAT CAN YOU DO? 1. Eat healthily for a start – this is half the battle won – eating lower carb is healthier – and dump the sugar and seed oils 2. Eat more animal protein – protein supports adrenal function – get enough animal protein 3. Dump the junk food/processed food etc (and wheat!) 4. Take some smart supplements like Super Cee and Pantothenic Acid daily 5. Get plenty of REST and start saying NO to people who drain you 6. Use my Pure Hydrolysed Collagen – it really gives a fantastic boost! 7. You must have magnesium citrate – this also helps enormously This is just a start! Wishing you a speedy recovery! You’ll find all these top quality products in my online store https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop – and it’s worth trying to live according to my latest book, 63 Days to Optimum Health (also from my online store). Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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