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Can Vitamin D save your Life?
Yes, we believe vitamin D can save your life. Vitamin D is a true superstar which affects so much more than bones and teeth. The brain, immune system, hormones, cancer prevention and gene expression all rely to some extent on Vitamin D. In fact Vitamin D has been called “one of the simplest solutions to wide-ranging health problems”. Because almost every cell and tissue in the body has a receptor for Vitamin D. So it’s important to get enough, wouldn’t you say vitamin D can save your life? Vitamin D is made in the skin using cholesterol and sunlight, but how many of us get hours of daily sun on bare skin at noon? Studies show most people on this planet are deficient in the minimum RDA for Vitamin D, especially children (they use it quickly to build bones and teeth), and the elderly. You need to have a blood test annually if you are not sure. The preferred range is 50-70ng/ml, and it becomes harder for our bodies to produce it after 35 anyway. If you have heart disease or a history of cancer you want that up to 70-100 ng/ml. It is possible to overdose on D, but if you remain in these ranges and test annually, you will be fine. Overdosing takes a long time at high doses. Taking 1000iu a day will slowly get you to your right level, and you won’t overdose. Please note: Prescription Vitamin D is D2, not D3. D2 does not directly supply D3, and is given in much higher doses (50,000 iu weekly). When blood levels test normal, your doctor will take you OFF D2. But you’ll slip back to deficiency if not taking D3 on a regular basis. Foods which contain D3 Fatty fish such as wild (not farmed) salmon and sardines have roughly 400iu of D in a 90g serving. Liver and pastured egg yolk have a tiny bit – 40iu in 1 egg or 90g of liver. That’s a lot of liver, eggs and canned fish to get a dose of 1000 to 7,000 iu daily. A good supplement is so much easier. Cod liver oil has about 450iu per teaspoon. Mushrooms labelled as containing Vitamin D have been exposed to light and contain Vitamin D2 NOT D3. So it’s difficult to get from food. Absorption of all fat-soluble vitamins is decreased in those with intestinal inflammation such as Celiac, Crohn’s and Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other gut issues. NOTE: ALWAYS TAKE VITAMIN K2 WITH D. Never, never, take Vitamin D3 without K2. We have supplements in our online store with D3 and K2 at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop Ways Vitamin D can save your life: DNA repair and gene regulation. This is massive! Vitamin D impacts all the bad genes (turns them off) and all the good genes (turns them on), changing your entire future. One study showed a mere 2,000iu of vitamin D3 per day for a few months upregulated 291 different genes controlling 80 different metabolic processes. Imagine what you are missing out on if you don’t have enough D3? Prevents osteoporosis, hip fractures, arthritis and many types of pain. Studies show a sharp increase in all-cause mortality after a broken hip. Anything that stops us from exercising is harmful. Vitamin D is so important with Vitamin K2 for maintaining bone strength. Vitamin D plays a big role in the aches and pains of chronic fatigue and Fibromyalgia too. The immune system. Vitamin D3 supports the “killer cells” of the immune system, helping white blood cells kill infections. We get sick less often and get well faster. Vitamin D3 is also a potent immune modulator for the prevention and resolution of autoimmune diseases like Multiple Sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease. Cancer. Vitamin D plays a role in most cancers. In one study, 70% of women with breast cancer were found to be vitamin D deficient. It has even been shown to prevent breast cancer cell growth and decrease the expression of cancer causing genes. It is essential after cancer treatment to track your Vitamin D twice annually and keep it at the top of the range or just slightly beyond – 75-100 ng/ml according to some experts. Maintains a healthy brain. Vitamin D affects production of serotonin which affects sleep, depression, PMS, weight, mood, digestion and more. It helps prevent Parkinson’s by enhancing the transmission of electricity to your neurons and by detoxifying your cells. Dementia, Alzheimer’s, memory and information processing are all affected by low D. Vitamin D activates and deactivates enzymes in the brain and the cerebrospinal fluid involved in neurotransmitter synthesis and nerve growth. Heart disease. People with insufficient vitamin D have an 80% greater risk of narrowing of the arteries according to a long-term study at Johns Hopkins. Vitamin D is important for reducing hypertension, atherosclerotic heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. One study showed Vitamin D deficiency increased the risk of heart attack by 50%. VERY important – Vitamin K2 plays a huge role here also. Don’t take D without K2, as the K2 prevents D from hardening the arteries or forming calcium deposits incorrectly anywhere in the body. Vitamin D plays many roles, but Vitamin K2 makes sure the calcium absorbed does NOT go to the arteries, but to the bones. It’s as important as D3. Diabetes & Weight Loss. Vitamin D stimulates insulin production and is important for Diabetes management and for weight loss. There’s almost no mental or physical function that D does not affect. You’ll find the excellently formulated vitamins – Vitamin D3 Premium and Vitamin K2 Premium at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop
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Do you have undiagnosed PCOS?
Overview Could you have undiagnosed PCOS? Types of PCOS Common Causes of PCOS Recognising the symptoms of PCOS Lifestyle Tips for PCOS Nutrients to help PCOS COULD YOU HAVE UNDIAGNOSED PCOS? Many women are walking around with problems they don’t understand, and may have undiagnosed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). There are a lot of symptoms like anxiety, depression, weight gain, acne, PMS, blemishes and breakouts, unwanted hair growth and infertility or lack of a menstrual cycle. PCOS is now the most common endocrine disorder in women with up to 1 in 5 women suffering from – 20% of women. Hormones work like little chemical messengers in your body, they determine everything from your mood, to your energy levels, to your weight – hormones affect and control so many aspects of your health, yet it can be so easy to overlook just how important they are to our well-being- until your balance is compromised. The underlying cause for PCOS symptoms is an abnormally high level of male sex hormones compared to female sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. In a majority of PCOS cases, male sex hormones are high – this can prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg each month as they would when in a state of balance. Female sex hormones need to be balanced with male sex hormones in the proper ratio. It’s the ratio which is out of kilter. THERE ARE 5 TYPES OF PCOS The Classic type: high androgen levels, irregular or absent ovulation, and polycystic ovaries The Hyperandrogenic Anovulatory type: excess androgens with irregular or absent ovulation (but not polycystic ovaries) Ovulatory type : excess androgens with polycystic ovaries (but without ovulatory dysfunction) Non-Hyperandrogenic PCOS: irregular or absent ovulation and polycystic ovaries Obesity or the ‘unofficial’ type: obesity with insulin resistance can lead to excess testosterone and estrogen production. This combination can result in acne, facial hair, and the irregular cycles as seen in PCOS. Most women with PCOS are prescribed the birth control pill, but this does not fix nor halt PCOS, it merely masks the symptoms at best. The Pill is a concoction of synthetic hormones does nothing to prevent, cure, or fix PCOS or any other hormone disorder for that matter. While it seems to manage symptoms in some women but a holistic approach is best here – lower inflammation and balance hormone levels through nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes. COMMON CAUSES INCLUDE: Genetic predisposition: PCOS is regarded as a condition that runs in families, especially if you have a diabetic parent. You don’t HAVE to go on to develop this by the way, you can ‘change your destiny’ in this instance. Poor diet: Eating too many high-glycaemic foods, such as those with a high-sugar content and refined carbohydrates. Chronic stress Too much exercise Thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism Exposure to synthetic estrogen, phytoestrogens in soy, plastics, pesticides and phthalates Obesity High insulin levels – which cause the ovaries to increase male sex hormones, preventing the ovaries’ ability to ovulate High levels of inflammation – even chronic low-grade inflammation will cause the ovaries to produce more androgens RECOGNISE THE SYMPTOMS There is no one reason as to why women develop PCOS. It’s also not just one single disorder but instead, at least four or five independent disorders that are all characterized by an overlapping but inconsistent set of symptoms: High androgen, or male sex hormone levels Acne Facial and body hair growth Hair loss or balding Irregular or absent menstrual cycles/infertility Excessive or heavy menstrual bleeding Ovarian cysts Darkening of the skin in the armpits, back of the neck, or groin Mood disorders Obesity and inability to lose weight with a healthy lifestyle Recurrent miscarriages LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR PCOS: Eat WHOLE foods – create a meal plan with fresh, organic, pasture-reared food. No processed food. It MUST be a no-sugar, low carb diet to work, and you must avoid seed oils, gluten, dairy, sugar, feedlot animal protein and farmed fish. Choose wild caught fish and free-range, pasture-reared beef, lamb, chicken, etc. Avoid all grains as these become sugar in the bloodstream and will only add to your misery. DO NOT TOUCH SOY! Anything soy is taboo for you – it is the most controversial phytoestrogen and it is found in almost every packaged food, and virtually all soy is genetically modified and highly processed, which can further trigger an overload of estrogen and contribute to a new imbalance which also comes with its own set of symptoms. Use natural, organic spices and herbs – powerhouses of the correct type of phytonutrients which decrease inflammation, support liver health and nourish – best spices are cinnamon, turmeric, black cumin, coriander and ginger. Use apple cider vinegar daily as it helps to increase insulin sensitivity Don’t over-exercise, but do move Avoid toxins in food, make-up, your environment etc Learn to relax and destress Get enough GOOD quality sleep – go to bed earlier – use L-Theanine if you need it. NUTRIENTS TO HELP PCOS Berberine is absolutely excellent at helping to control blood sugar and insulin, probably the biggest culprit of all Vitamin D3 – vitamin D deficiency is linked to insulin resistance, ovulatory and menstrual irregularities, obesity and decreased fertility (PCOS in a nutshell!) Magnesium Citrate powder will help you to relax and destress Use Pure Hydrolysed Collagen which helps to balance hormones, blood sugar levels and insulin You will find all of these in our ONLINE STORE at www.sallyanncreed.co.za/shop Disclaimer: This post is subject to our general disclaimer https://sallyanncreed.co.za/disclaimer/.
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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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DEM BONES
DEM BONES If you think calcium is all you need for your bones, you’d be dead wrong. Without Vitamins D3 and K2, vitamin C and Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. You will not build healthy bone after about 25 years of age. Collagen makes up 90% of organic bone mass in fact not calcium! These three components are critical to healthy bone – Collagen, vitamin C, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2. Calcium gets all the ‘glory’ for bone strength but it’s only one of many elements in bone. In fact it’s actually something that can do great harm to the body. That is if it goes to the wrong place. Vitamin D3 and collagen are intricately involved in the health of your bones, and with vitamin K2, the calcium in food will be transported to bones instead of arteries where it doesn’t belong. Calcium embeds itself within the collagen matrix to provide strength and stiffness to bone. Recent studies show it’s not loss of calcium but rather collagen together with a low vitamin C status which leads to low bone density. This hence leads to an increases fracture risk. With enough Vitamin C, K2 & D3 – calcium can work hand in hand with collagen to make bones flexible not brittle, and thus so much stronger. Think of a green branch – how much stronger it is than a dead, dry branch? Brittle bones is another term for osteoporosis, and this leads to fractures – you want ‘flexible’ but strong bones. Dr Tom Levy also shows how osteoporosis is in fact scurvy of the bones – but that’s another thing – suffice to say Vitamin C in bone healthy is pivotal. Any damage to the collagen network in our bones can lead to up to a 50% loss in bone strength. As well as 30% loss in elasticity or flexibility. Bone mass peaks at the age of 20 years old. Keeping it there is the secret to never getting osteoporosis or osteopenia. 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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More vitamin D3 premium benefits:
Here are just a few more great benefits of Vitamin D3 Premium: Supports intestinal permeability and manages Zonulin levels Enables normal mineralization of bones and teeth Enhances insulin production and supports beta cells in the pancreas Supports emotional health and cognitive function There are too many to mention (see earlier post), but it’s nice to know more of the amazing benefits of Vitamin D3 – SO important for respiratory function too. Find Vitamin D3 Premium here https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop/ 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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