Probiotics: What to look for in a Quality Probiotic and why CFU Count Matters

Colon, Colon Health, Digestion, immune, Immune Function, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Viruses, Wellness

So you have decided to try a Probiotic.  Now you’re wondering which Probiotic to choose.  Here are a few tips to help make your decision a little easier. What is a Probiotic? In addition to serving as a delivery system for the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of waste material, the intestinal tract also…

Zinc and Selenium for Healthy Immune System

Zinc and Selenium: 2 Minerals Essential For Healthy Immunity

immune, Immune Function, minerals, Selenium, Zinc

The normal functioning of the immune system relies on adequate nutrition, even though some nutrients are more important than others in supporting your body’s ability to defend itself from infections.  Zinc and Selenium are 2 of these essentials and deficiencies in either of these minerals can both increase your susceptibility to infection and also worsen…