Elemental zinc is the actual amount of zinc contained in a supplement or compound and the quantity absorbed by the body. Zinc is important for: • Wound healing • Protein synthesis • Maintaining taste and smell • Reproductive health

Take charge of your health with the IMA's Nutrient Guide. From A to Zinc, discover essential vitamins and minerals for immune support and overall well-being.

Which oils and fats are included in your diet can make a big impact on your health. Choose oils and fats that have a low percentage of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids increase production of free radicals and oxidative stress, which trigger inflammation and cell damage.

The Glycemic Index is a value assigned to foods based on how quickly those foods cause increases in blood glucose levels and how high they spike. Foods that are low on the glycemic index (GI) scale tend to release glucose slowly and steadily. Foods that are high on the glycemic index release glucose rapidly.

Magnesium has demonstrated the ability to reduce insulin resistance. It plays many crucial roles in the body, such as supporting muscle and nerve function and aiding in energy production. Adequate levels of magnesium in the body are essential for the absorption and metabolism not only of vitamin D but also calcium.

Histamine released by the mast cells can cause our gut to become inflamed and "leaky." Gut inflammation results in an imbalance in the body.

Learn more about Kefir benefits and how to make it with this how-to video.

Let's Make Ghee!  Instructional video featuring FLCCC's Kristina Morros who demonstrates this intermittent fasting hack.

The gut microbiome is all of the micro-organisms that live in your digestive system and collectively function as their own organ.

Join Kristina Morros, MS, CRNA, as she explains how to make bulletproof coffee for intermittent fasting.