Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Bone health is not just a category for older individuals. Your risk of developing many bone related conditions when you’re older, depends on the lifestyle you follow when you are young. By eating the right foods and exercising regularly, you may be able to decrease your risk of bone-related conditions. When you’re young, your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone. But at around age 30, you reach peak bone mass. After that, it becomes harder for your body to regrow bone. It’s never too early or late to learn about your bone health, including the important vitamins and minerals needed for proper utilization in your bones.
When you are young, there is a balance between bone building and bone removal cells. But we lose this balance with age. Resveratrol, according to many clinical studies, helps restore this balance. Here’s what you need to know.
Due to its high antioxidant content, tart cherries have been studied for their numerous benefits including joint, heart and muscle health. Here’s why tart cherry extract is such a superior ingredient.
Below each knee, there are two rubbery cartilage bands called the meniscus. They act like a cushion for your joints. With age or with injury, your meniscus and overall joint health can be impacted. Here’s my recommendation on what supplements can help support healthy joints and cartilage overall.
Our shoulders are very complex; it include cartilage, ligaments, three different bones, and a combination of muscles and tendons. Here are the nutrients you need to support all of the components of a healthy shoulder.
In our 40s, if we are inactive, not eating enough protein or getting enough nutrients, we tend to lose strength and muscle. In fact, muscle loss can become so severe that it is related to falls and fractures in the elderly. Let’s discuss why Vitamin D and Fish oils can be so beneficial.
It is normal to have a little bit of muscle soreness after your workout. But once you hit about 35 years old, it takes longer to recover from physical activity. Here are some tips on preventing muscle soreness.