Tag: Vitamin D3

What Is Creatine?

  When it comes to sports performance supplements, creatine is number one. But even though plenty of research exists on the use of creatine, some still choose to avoid it. This is due to purported side effects that range from dehydration to impacting liver function.  In today’s blog, we’ll go over the research surrounding creatine.[...]
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Should You Cook With Olive Oil?

  Olive oil on its own is quite healthy. It’s loaded with antioxidants, beneficial fatty acids, and its consumption has been linked to a healthier lifestyle. [1] But the question is… should you cook with it?  Some people have shown concern for a few reasons. Though most of these concerns are true for many oils,[...]
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6 Signs Of A Weakened Immune System

  It’s important to keep your immune system healthy. It’s what keeps you feeling tip-top day in and day out! But if you’re not feeling tip top, this could be a sign of an immune system that’s falling behind.  Here are six signs to look out for when considering the health of your immune system.[...]
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Turmeric Coffee – Recipe And Benefits

In recent years, “turmeric coffee” or “golden milk lattes” have grown in popularity. These drinks are warm, colorful, tasty, and super nutritious! Turmeric coffee is extremely simple, as it only involves adding a turmeric supplement to your regular coffee. A golden milk latte includes the turmeric, of course, but also spices such as ginger, black[...]
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Should You Be Taking Vitamin D2 or Vitamin D3?

Vitamin D is an unassuming, yet powerful little nutrient. We hear a lot about vitamin D because our understanding of this vitamin* is dramatically expanding. While it’s largely known for its role in the maintenance of bone health, it seems that bone health is not quite the limit for the powers of vitamin D.  Note*:[...]
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Never Take Vitamin D Without THIS…

There’s a big mistake that most people make with vitamin D… They take it on its own. And taking vitamin D on its own can increase your chances of developing heart issues. Yep. You read that right. If you’re taking vitamin D by itself, you could be putting yourself at risk for heart issues. And[...]
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Vitamin D vs Seasonal Affective Disorder

Vitamin D vs Seasonal Affective Disorder Are you experiencing a case of the winter blues? It gets darker earlier, it’s cold and you’re not feeling at all like yourself? Well, recent studies have shown a direct correlation between winter depression and vitamin D deficiencies. Join Celebrity Trainer, Purathrive Advisory Board Member & Organic Foods Expert,[...]
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Dangers of Vitamin D (unless you follow these guidelines)

Dangers of Vitamin D: There’s tons of information out there about the health benefits of vitamin D. But here’s what no one is talking about: vitamin D can actually be very dangerous for your health. Here’s Thomas DeLauer, the head of Purathrive’s Scientific Advisory Board, with a detailed explanation: Vitamin D is critical for maintaining[...]
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