Clinical Nutrition 101: Science, Products, and Protocols

Got Collagen? Of course you do!  It makes up 30% of your body's total protein. But is supplementing with dietary nutritional powders all that its cracked up to be? Presently collagen supplements are becoming one of the top selling nutritional products and "claiming" to come with miraculous benefits.  If its true, are all collagen supplements created equal?  If they aren't, do you know how to pick a good one? In this 2 part podcast we will look at the science behind collagen.  We will investigate the structural and functional physiology as well as the use of dietary collagen supplements to improve our body's natural healing abilities. Explore the research done on the various peptides on the market and learn to pick out the ones that will best support your individual needs.

In this podcast, we will review the new Designs For Health product called: IGGI Shield IgGI Shield™ combines ImmunoLin® with N-acetyl-D-glucosamine to support the structure of the cells of the intestinal lining and to promote a healthy inflammatory response in the cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.* These ingredients work together to provide support to the intestinal barrier and to support gut immune health.* ImmunoLin®, a serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin concentrate (SBI), is the only purified, dairy-free source of immunoglobulin G (IgG) available as a dietary supplement. Immunoglobulins play an integral role in the support of healthy immune function at the gut and systemic levels.* N-acetyl-D-glucosamine promotes healthy immune function by promoting a balanced immune response. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.