Green Tea and Bone Density
The catechin compounds in green tea have recently been shown to increase bone density in animal studies.
Previously, we saw that tea drinkers had 2.8% higher bone density than non-tea drinkers in a large human observation study, as published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007.
The study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2009) showed that epigallocatechin (EGC), a catechin com...
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Unique Flavonoid From Horny Goat Weed Herb
Proven To Increase Bone Density In Postmenopausal Women
Most women know that they need extra calcium, magnesium and vitamin D, along with weight bearing exercise, to reduce their risk of osteoporosis.
The most recent studies show that a daily target for most adults should be:
Calcium – 1500 mg
Vitamin D – 1400 IU
Magnesium – 300-500 mg
Bone Support Supplements that provide extra calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and other bone support nutrients (sil...
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Performing resistant training exercises, at least twice per week is an important practice to:
Reduce risk of osteoporosis and maintain (and gain) bone density
Maintain muscle strength as you age and remain functional in day to day living
Elevate your metabolism, which helps you burn more fat and calories each day
Achieve and maintain an ideal body shape and muscle tone
Basic Principles:
To gain improvements in muscle definition, body sculpting, strength and power, w...
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Purpose Of Protein In The Body
Muscle Mass
Bone Mass
Connective Tissue (cartilage, collagen)
Transports many nutrients and hormones through bloodstream.
Immune Function
Aging Process – with aging a decline in many anabolic hormones allows break down of muscle and bone mass, unless you increase your protein intake and do resistance exercise (bones also require optimal amounts of calcium, vitamin D and magnesium)
Protein Requirement – if you are sedentary your body requires 1 gm of prot...
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Two clinical studies have now shown that men with established prostate cancer realized a marked slowing of their disease when they drank 8 ounces of pure pomegranate juice each day.
Reporting at the 104th Annual Meeting Scientific Meeting of The American Urology Association, researchers presented findings showing that men, who had undergone prostate surgery or radiation treatment for localized prostate cancer, benefited from drinking 8 ounces per day of pomegranate juice if their PSA levels were still continui...
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