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Selenium for your Thyroid Health

    Selenium Health Benefits and the Best sources

    Do you have an under active Thyroid? Are you getting the vitamins and minerals needed to support the process?  Here is some info on why Selenium is important to the process.  Soaking your nuts and seeds for best absorption will help your already stressed out body.

    Antioxidant Protection
    Selenium is required for the proper activity of a group of enzymes called glutathione peroxidases. (sometimes abbreviated “GPO” or “GPx” for a glutathione peroxidase enzyme.) These enzymes play a key role in the body’s detoxification system and they also provide protection against oxidative stress. (Oxidative stress is physiological circumstance in which there is excessive risk of oxygen-related damage to the body.) Of the eight known glutathione peroxidase enzymes, five of them require selenium.
    In addition to the activity of glutathione peroxidase, selenium-containing enzymes are involved in recycling of vitamin C from its spent form back to its active one, allowing for greater antioxidant protection.

    Support Normal Thyroid Function
    A selenium-containing enzyme is responsible for transforming a less active thyroid hormone called T4 into the more active T3. As you’ll see below in the Relationship with Other Nutrients section, selenium and iodine work together to keep thyroid function strong and consistent.
    Like the antioxidant protection issue, this is not just an esoteric concern. Researchers have been able to induce problems with the thyroid gland in just two months of a low-selenium diet.
    Probably, if you’ve read about food sources of selenium, you’ve read about Brazil nuts as a strong source of the mineral. Depending on where they are grown, this is likely to be true—one ounce of Brazil nuts may contain as much as 10 times the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendation for selenium intake.
    Other exceptionally selenium-rich foods include oysters, clams, liver, and kidney. Each of these foods is likely to contain double to triple the DRI in a serving.
    Fish and shellfish make up an outsized proportion of our excellent and very good sources. After these come other animal meats, many of which fall in the very good category. Close behind are whole grains and seeds, both of which are well-represented in our good selenium sources category.
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    NanoGreens Plus Probiotic

      NanoGreens Plus Probiotic
      BioPharma Scientific
      300grams $54.95

      What makes nanogreens + probiotics different?
      *Green powder mixed with DE111 Probiotic
      *UTI Health Support
      *Pouch Form -> Nitrogen Flushed
      *5 Billion CFU dose after 2+ years
      *DE111 Probiotic does not require special storage conditions like many other probiotics.
      *Oral administration of Bacillus Subtilis DE111 helps digest and convert sugars and fats, and helps maintain glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
      Vegan
      Vegetarian
      Gluten Free
      All Natural
      Non-GMO
      Probiotic
      Kid Friendly
      How To Enjoy: Mix one scoop of nanogreens + probiotic with 6-8 oz of cold water, milk or juice. For best results, use shaker cup. Children under 12 should take 1/2 serving.  Refrigerate after opening.

      Servings Per Container: 30

      Serving Size: 10g (1 scoop)
      Amount Per Serving
      Calories … 45
      Calories from Fat … 10
      Total Fat … 1g
      Total Carbohydrate … 7g
      Dietary Fiber … 2g
      Sugar … 2g
      Protein … 2g
      Vitamin A … 2500IU
      (as Beta Carotene)
      Vitamin C … 30mg
      Sodium … 20mg
      Potassium … 130mg
      DE111®
      Bacillus subtilis … 5 billion CFU
      Greens Blend … 2250mg
      (Proprietary)
      Organic Barley Grass Juice, Spiruline, Chlorella
      Phytonutrient Blend … 360mg
      (Proprietary)
      Green Tea Extract, Silybin (from Milk Thistle), Grape Seed Extract, Blueberry, Cranberry, Raspberry, Tart Cherry, Pine Bark Extract, Organic Broccoli, Tomato, Organic Carrot, Organic Spinach, Organic Kale, Bilberry, Elderberry, Pomegranate, Blackberry
      Quercetin/Rutin … 100mg
      50/50
      Organic Rice Bran Soluble … 2081mg
      Raspberry Extract … 50mg
      (20% Ellagic Acid)
      Organic Aloe Vera Powder Extract … 30mg
      (100:1 freeze dried)
      Fruit & Vegetable Blend … 930mg
      (Proprietary) (freeze-dried, low temperature dried)
      Organic Apple, Organic Carrot, Organic Mango, Organic Lemon, Organic Sweet Potato, Organic Peach, Organic Parsley, Organic Kale, Organic Broccoli, Organic Spinach, Organic Leek, Organic Cabbage, Beet, Organic Cranberry (Quinic Acid 6%)
      Organic Acerola Cherry Powder … 175mg
      (17.5% AscorbiC Acid)
      Green Tea Extract, White Tea Extract … 100mg
      (decaffeinated 50% Polyphenol)
      Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract … 70mg
      (15% Resveratrol)
      Oat Beta Glucan … 1500mg
      Cinnamon Blend … 50mg
      (Proprietary)
      cinnamon Extract 8%, Organic Cinnamon Bark Powder
      Milk Thistle … 50mg
      (20% Silymarin)
      Marigold Extract … 50mg
      (5% Lutein with Zeaxanthin)
      Dunaliella Salina Extract … 100mg
      (Natural Carotenoids)
      Enzymes … 40mg
      (Plant-based)
      Alpha Amylase, Bromelain, Cellulase, Galactosidase, Glucoamylase, Hemicellulase, Lipase, Papain, Protease
      Lecithin … 1000mg
      (non GMO)
      Lycopene Extract-10% … 25mg
      (from tomato)
      Organic Lemon Peel Powder … 25mg
      Organic Quinoa Sprout … 90mg
      Artichoke Extract … 20mg
      (5% Cynarin)
      Organic Atlantic Kelp Powder … 20mg
      (laminaria Digitata, 0.4% Iodine)
      Stevia Leaf Crystals … 200mg
      (Stevia Rebaudiana)
      Other Ingredients: Natural Flavors (Plant Based), Citric Acid, Soy Phospholipds.

      Women’s Multi Vitamin 40+

        Ortho Multi Women 40+
        Protocol for life Balance
        120 Capsules $30.00

        -Iron-Free Formula for Post-Menopausal Women*
-With Cranberry and Superfruits – Acai, Mangosteen and Pomegranated
-A Dietary Supplement
-Vegetarian/Vegan
        Iron-Free Ortho Multi™ Women’s 40+ provides balanced nutrition for the support of total body wellness for menopausal and post-menopausal women.* In addition to a full range of daily vitamins and minerals, Ortho Multi™ Women’s 40+ supplies free radical fighting ingredients such as CoQ10, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Lutein and Lycopene to help fight the ravages of aging.* Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron, Vitamins D and K have also been included as key bone building nutrients. This comprehensive and completely vegetarian formula features chelated minerals, as well as coenzyme forms of B6 and B12 for enhanced bioavailability.

        Servings Per Container: 30
        As a dietary supplement, take 4 capsules daily in divided doses with meals or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

        Serving Size: 4 Veg Caps
        Amount Per Serving
Vitamin A … 10, 000IU 
(100% as Beta-Carotene)
Vitamin C … 300mg
(from Calcium Ascorbate and Ascorbyl Palmitate)
Vitamin D … 1, 000IU 
(as Ergocalciferol)
Vitamin E … 200IU 
(as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)
Vitamin K … 80mcg 
(as Menaquinone K2 and Phytonadione K1)
Thiamine … 25mg 
(from Thiamine HCI)(Vit. B-1)
Riboflavin … 25mg 
(Vitamin B-2)
Niacin … 30mg 
(Vitamin B-3)(as Niacinamide and from Inositol Hexanicotinate)
Vitamin B-6 … 25mg 
(from Pyridoxine HCI and Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P))
Folate … 800mcg 
(as Folic Acid)
Vitamin B-12 … 200mcg 
(as Methylcobalamin)
Biotin … 300mcg
Pantothenic Acid … 50mg 
(from D-Calcium Pantothenate)
Calcium … 250mg 
(from Calcium Carbonate (Aquamin® TG Red Algae Sea Minerals) and Calcium Ascorbate)
Iodine … 150mcg 
(from Potassium Iodide)
Magnesium … 100mg 
(from Magnesium Citrate and Aquamin® TG Red Algae Sea Minerals)
Zinc … 15mg
(from from Zinc Bisglycinate)(TRAACS®)
Selenium … 200mcg
(from L-Selenomethionine)
Copper … 1mg
(from Copper Bisglycinate)(TRAACS®)
Manganese … 2mg 
(from Manganese Bisglycinate)(TRAACS®)
Chromium … 120mcg 
(from Chromium Picolinate)
Molybdenum … 75mcg 
(from Sodium Molybdate)
Potassium … 25mg 
(from Potassium Chloride)
Cranberry … 100mg
(Vaccinium macrocarpon)(Fruit)(Standardized to min. 6% Quinic Acid)
Pomegranate Extract … 50mg
(Fruit)[min. 40% Punicalagins (Punicosides A and B)]
Organic Acai … 50mg
(Euterpe oleracea)(Fruit Skin and Pulp)
Mangosteen Extract … 50mg
(Fruit Peel)(Garcinia mangostana)(min. 10% Mangostin)
CoQ10 … 30mg 
(Coenzyme Q10)
Alpha Lipoic Acid … 30mg
Choline … 25mg 
(from Choline Bitartrate)
Inositol … 25mg
Aloe Vera … 25mg 
(Leaf)(200:1 Concentrate)
Lycopene … 500mcg 
(from Natural Tomato Extract)
Lutein … 500mcg 
(from Marigold Flowers)
        Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Cellulose Powder, Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silica.
        CAUTIONS/INTERACTIONS: Iodine may occasionally cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. This product contains Vitamin K, which is contraindicated in individuals taking warfarin. Some ingredients in this formula may affect the absorption or metabolism of medications. If you are taking any pharmaceutical medications, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. If you are pregnant or lactating, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.

        5 Things You Didn’t Know About Eggs – Eggciting Egg Ideas

          “Egg”citing Egg Ideas

          Eggs are so good for you.  They are a cheap source of protein for your body and wallet!  Egg whites contain adequate amounts of all essential amino acids.  Eggs are a good source of iodine, important for healthy thyroid function.  Egg yokes contain Lutein, which is an important phytonutrient for eye health.  Eggs are also an excellent source of B Vitamin Choline, which is an important nutrient for brain function.   Eggs have omega 3’s and are a very good source of selenium. Without enough iodine the body cannot synthesize thyroid hormones (T3 & T4).  And without selenium the body cannot have healthy thyroid metabolism function.  
           
          1 egg:egg
          70 calories
          5.5grams Protein
          4.5g Fat
          55g potassium
          186g Cholesterol
          0 Fiber
          1g Carb
          Always Always please choose organic, free range eggs
           

          Deviled Eggs
          deviled egg

           

           

           

           
           
          6 Organic Free Range eggs
          1/4 cup Coconut yogurt
          1-2 TBSP olive or avocado oil
          1 tsp coconut vinegar
          1 tsp Organic yellow mustard
          1/8 teaspoon salt
           Paprika, for garnish
          pepper (optional)
           
          Boil eggs. Crack and peel shells.  Remove yokes. Mix with the rest of the ingredients, smashing with a fork. Return mixture to eggs and garnish with Paprika

          Egg White Breakfast Pizza

           Break 3-4 Egg whites in a hot pan coated with coconut Oil.  Fry until a round.  Remove from heat.  Add Salsa, or Pizza Sauce and Breakfast sausage or Meat and top with Cheese.  Add Salt and Pepper
           

          Egg in an Avocado

          Preheat oven to 425 degrees
           
          Cut Avocado in Half, Remove pit.  Scoop out extra if the hole is small.  Use the left over yoke from breakfast pizza and put in the middle of the avocado. Season each filled avocado with chives, parsley, sea salt, and pepper.
          Bake about 15 mins
           

          How to Make a Hard Boiled Egg