Dr. David Jockers
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GcMAF (Gc protein-derived macrophage-activating factor) is a vitamin-D binding protein that occurs naturally in the human body and plays an important role in the health of your immune system. It has various functions including activation of immune defense cells and anticancer activities [1]. Your body produces GcMAF in order to activate macrophages, which are immune […]
The role your gut bacteria play in the response of your immune system has been most studied in the recent decade. Researchers however still have limited knowledge in understanding the full role microbes in our gut, or the gut microbiota, play on influencing the immune response. Oppositely, the health of our immune systems also impacts […]
A key component of methylating processes that occur within every cell of the human body is the gene MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase). MTHFR acts comparable to a switch turning biological activities off and on in the body. This concept is known as epigenetics and is vastly opposite the old belief that our biological inheritance is unchangeable. […]
Nutritionally dense foods that offer us health benefits beyond the sum of the individual nutrients they contain are called superfoods. These foods contain essential amino acids, phytonutrients that act as antioxidants, and healthy fatty acids. Ginger is the root of a vegetable that is used around the world for its many superfood health benefits. Countries […]
Vitamin D deficiency is too common today affecting an estimated 1 billion people worldwide or 90 percent of the world’s population. Dr. Michael Holick, a leading authority on Vitamin D research, predicts Vitamin D deficiency is the most common medical condition worldwide. (5) Increasing concern for sunscreen use, reduced intake of Vitamin D in food […]
Kale is a nutrient-dense “superfood” that has a tremendous range of health benefits that exceeds its individual nutrient properties. It is classified along with collards, Brussel sprouts, cabbage and other vegetables within the Brassica family. The Brassica vegetables are rich in phytonutrients containing sulfur and powerful antioxidants. Of all the super-food nutrients found in kale, […]
Superfoods are considered nutrient dense food sources with high concentrations of vitamins and minerals with benefits that far exceed their nutrient values for human health. Blue-green algae spirulina is an amazing superfood that historically was among the first life forms on the Earth. Spirulina has amazing survival adaptations and is considered one of the richest […]