Blue zones are considered geographical regions where people live considerably longer and are less likely to develop chronic diseases than in other regions.

They were first discovered by Dan Buettner, who searched areas of the world where people lived exceptionally healthy and long lives. They’re called blue zones simply because he circled them with blue on his map!

Some of the blue zones that have been established include [2]:

• Icaria in Greece: Residents eat a Mediterranean-style diet rich in olive oil and homegrown veggies to support a long and healthy life expectancy. 
• Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica: Residents here consume a highly plant-based diet with plenty of beans and live a very rich and active lifestyle with a Costa Rican sense of purpose known as “plan de Vida”.
• Okinawa in Japan: Residents here eat a lot of seaweed and organic soy while enjoying daily meditative movement practices like Tai Chi. 
• Sardinia in Italy: Residents here consume a Mediterranean diet rich in antioxidants and spend their days working on the land farming their own food. This blue zone has one of the highest numbers of centenarians in the world.
• Loma Linda in California, USA: Loma Linda is a seventh-day Adventist community that tends to outlive other Americans by over a decade. Residents of Loma Linda live a very active lifestyle, with a mainly vegan diet consisting of leafy greens, nuts, and legumes.

2. Exercise & movement is a natural part of daily life.

Interestingly, people in blue zones tend not to exercise intentionally or hit the gym; instead, they naturally live active lifestyles.

For example, there is a significant focus on working with the land, as seen with gardening or farming. They also do a lot of walking and meditative movements like Tai Chi, homemade cooking, and daily chores, which provide consistent activity throughout the day.

Research shows that regular exercise reduces the risk of death, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. [8]

4. Spirituality & life purpose

Many blue zone communities have deep spiritual practices. They tend to foster a specific life purpose, creating synergy between mind, body, and spirit for optimal health on all levels.

And get this, there’s even research to suggest that finding your life’s purpose can decrease your risk of early mortality. [11]

6. Sunshine & Vitamin D

Spending time in nature and getting daily sunlight is an essential secret to long life in the blue zones.

You see, when the skin is exposed to UV rays, cholesterol is converted into bioactive Vitamin D3, which modulates immunity, mood, joint health, calcium absorption, and even the gut microbiome! [13] [14]

Shockingly, it’s thought that over 40% of Americans may be deficient in Vitamin D. [15]

The easiest way to raise Vitamin D levels effectively is by taking a supplement. That’s where our new AdaptoZen D3 + K2 drops come in! With 5000 IU of D3 per serving in an MCT oil base, these drops offer the most superior bioavailability and absorption.

They also contain Vitamin K2, which comes in to transport calcium to the bones and teeth, keeping it away from soft tissues like the arteries!

- Mushroom Gummies

Some of these incredible medicinal mushrooms include:

• Reishi, which has been used traditionally for centuries in Asia to promote overall wellness, longevity, and healthy immunity.
• Lion’s Mane, a brain-boosting neuroprotective mushroom.
• Shiitake, a good source of prebiotic fiber, copper, zinc, and selenium, plays an important role in gut health, immunity, and brain function.
• Turkey Tail contains a unique polysaccharide that may help regulate the immune system.

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It can be challenging to get all of these mushrooms into your diet, which is why we wanted to make it easier than ever with our delicious Mushroom Gummies, packed with ten research-backed mushroom extracts! (including the ones above!)