Wellmune: An Immune-Boosting Ingredient

One of the most talked-about ingredients in the health & nutrition industry over the last few months is Wellmune, and there’s good reason why.

Wellmune WGP is a natural yeast beta glucan that works to activate immune cells, promoting them to respond more effectively without overstimulating the immune system.

How Wellmune Works

When Wellmune is ingested, immune cells in the gastrointestinal tract take it up and transport to the immune organs throughout the body. While there, these immune cells – called macrophages – digest Wellmune into smaller fragments and slowly release them over a number of days.

As they are released, the fragments bind to specific receptors (CR3) on neutrophils, which are the most abundant immune cells in the body. The activated neutrophils and prime them for their normal activity in the body, including anti-microbial and promoting immune health. Wellmune also stimulates the activity of phagocytic cells, which engulf and destroy foreign bodies, thus promoting immune health.

The Research Behind Wellmune                      

Clinical studies have shown Wellmune’s benefits for immune health in the categories of upper respiratory health, cold and flu, allergies and compromised immune systems from exercise and stress. Wellmune has been part of nine human clinical trials, with the following results reported:

• The Marathon Study: Wellmune reduced Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) symptoms – including nasal congestion, runny nose, sore or scratchy throat, and coughing – by 40 percent in 182 runners.
• The Exercise Stress Study: Wellmune reduced Immune Suppression that is normally associated with strenuous exercise.
• The Medical Student Study: Wellmune reduced the duration of cold/flu symptoms in 100 med students during a 90-day study conducted during the peak of cold and flu season. In this study, there was a “significant reduction” (18 percent) in the total number of days of reported upper respiratory tract infections.
• The Lifestyle Stress Studies: During these studies, subjects taking Wellmune experienced a 58 percent reduction in respiratory tract infections, 9.5 percent increase in overall well-being and an 11 percent increase in vigor.
• The Allergy Study: Wellmune provided relief to ragweed allergy sufferers, with a 27 percent reduction in average allergy symptoms and a 52 percent reduction in the severity of symptoms.
• The Cold & Flu Study: Wellmune maintained physical health and reduced down time over a 90-day period. Subjects had fewer incidences of fever, took fewer sick days from work and/or school, and, in general, increased their general health and emotional well-being.
• The Firefighter Study: Specifically tested with firefighters, those in this study reported improved health with Wellmune, with a 23 percent reduction in respiratory infections.
• The California Marathoners Study: More than five dozen subjects were given Wellmune, and reported 67 percent fewer instances of respiratory tract infection symptoms, a 48 percent reduction in fatigue and 38 percent reduction in tension.

In May 2013, Wellmune was awarded “Outstanding Application in Health Management” during the NBT Awards event at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva. Wellmune truly is an amazing ingredient that has proven in numerous trials to help boost the immune system and provide relief.

With its specific combination of immune-boosting ingredients — including the clinically-studied Wellmune®, Vitamin C & Zinc — and the unique delivery system offered only by Isotonix,  nutraMetrix Isotonix Immune will not only provide maximum absorption, it will also prime the natural immune response. Using Isotonix Immune on a daily basis makes it that much easier to stay active, strong and healthy throughout the year.

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Combine Protein and Fiber for Weight Loss

By Dr. Brian Veros   

There’s a saying I’ve heard from Lydia Martinez numerous times that I like to keep in the back of my mind: “Protein and fiber in every meal make losing weight no big deal.”

It’s definitely a saying to live by, especially if you’re trying to stick with a weight loss or maintenance program. A healthy complement of both protein and fiber consumed into every meal including snacks can greatly expedite your weight loss and proper maintenance of your new, healthier weight.  This is achieved by understanding the following basics:

Protein Forms the Building Blocks of Lean Muscle Tissue

Consuming a high concentration of protein within your daily diet will allow you to maintain your lean muscle mass and repair after an intense workout. This will ultimately increase your metabolism (muscle dictates metabolism).

A May 2008 article in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition cited the need for protein for weight loss. Researchers found that protein promotes satiety (feeling full) when compared to certain fats and carbohydrates. Additionally, it helps increase your metabolism through the process of thermogenesis (production of heat by your body).

In fact, protein has the highest thermic burn compared to fats and carbohydrates – meaning you burn more calories when you consume it.

Fiber Helps Satiety and Blood Sugar

Second, experts say we need to consume at least 25-30 grams of fiber per day. Fiber-rich foods occupy a lot of space within our stomachs without enormous amounts of calories; therefore, fiber plays a vital role in satiety.

In fact, soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance within the digestive tract when combined with digestive fluids.  This helps slow the digestion process, stabilizing blood sugar levels and ultimately yielding extended energy.

The Skinny

Combining protein and fiber in meals will synergistically help you lose weight – including that stubborn fat, not muscle – more than consuming these two vital ingredients independently.  Having a balance of both will regulate blood sugar levels and provide greater satiety, thereby keeping those hunger rumbles from down under at bay, preventing binge eating and controlling cravings due to an energy crash.

While eating more protein and fiber-rich foods is an obvious way to make sure you’re getting enough of these important nutrients, it’s not always easy. I know my schedule is hectic, and even I don’t get everything from my typical diet.

That’s why I advise my patients – and I follow this advice myself – to look into using nutrition shakes. Personally, I consume one or two of these shakes daily. The shakes I use provide me with 10 grams of fiber 18 grams of protein; a great way to supplement my regular diet when I’m short on time.

nutraMetrix® TLS® Nutrition Shakes provide a great nutritional alternative for active lifestyles. Available in two delicious flavors, nutraMetrix TLS Nutrition Shakes are formulated to deliver an optimalbalance of protein, carbohydrates and fats in every serving, along with 10 grams of fiber and over one-third the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 22 different vitamins and minerals.Whether you want to lose weight or build lean muscle, nutraMetrix TLS Nutrition Shakes provide a quick and easy snack between meals to satisfy hunger, and an alternative to fast food. 

As a proud member of the TLS training team, we not only teach our coaches and clients these fundamental nutritional principles, but also lead by example by implementing them into our daily routine.

Another convenient alternative that combines protein and fiber are these Choice Protein Bars.

Choice Protein Bars provide a great nutritional alternative for active lifestyles, and a delicious addition to any day. Delivering 15 grams of high-quality protein and 12 grams of fiber per bar.  They are also all natural, Gluten Free and contain no Sugar Alcohols.

Available in three great-tasting flavors, Choice Energy Bars are guilt-free treats designed to curb hunger and provide lasting energy. Designed to promote energy levels, Choice Energy Bars contain at least 13 grams of protein and five grams of fiber; and each are 160 calories or less. Whether the goal is to lose weight, help maintain an active lifestyle, or just stay ahead of a hectic schedule, Choice Energy Bars are a healthy snack alternative that can help you go the distance.

Dr. Brian Veros is a chiropractor who practices in Hamburg, NY, just outside Buffalo. He is a TLS Weight Loss Solution trainer and coach, and was a winner of the TLS Find Your Fit 2012 Fall Challenge.

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