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Mushrooms contain a good amount of fiber, but are also packed with antioxidants. It’s these antioxidants that a lot of the scientific research has been focusing in on, especially for immune health and inflammation.
The weakening of your bones and the decrease in your bone mineral density is important to understand for both men and women for all ages. Let’s talk about all different and important aspects of bone health and what you should do to maintain their strength as you age.
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH.
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Most of us have heard about Vitamin K and may already correlate it with green, leafy vegetables. But what’s interesting is that oftentimes people are unaware that there are two forms of Vitamin K – Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2. On today’s episode, we are going to talk about the difference between these two forms of the vitamin and the science behind how they are utilized by the human body.
Vitamin K1 and K2 Basics
Vitamin K1 participates in blood clotting, as it allows the body to properly allow for coagulation. High levels of Vitamin K1 can be found in food sources like green, leafy vegetables, grapes, plums and kidney beans.
Vitamin K2 is very important when it comes to maintaining bone density. For example, it is required for osteocalcin which is synthesized within the bone. Adequate amounts of this form of the vitamin is necessary for the matrix GLA protein, which is required in things like cartilage and blood vessels. High levels of Vitamin K2 can be found in food sources like egg yolks, natto, and cheese.
There are factors that can impact Vitamin K’s absorption:
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The Science Behind Vitamin K2
The University of Texas School of Pharmacology did a study that found, when participants incorporated Vitamin K2 into their routine, that it actually helped with more frequent/normal INR readings. INR is what doctors access when their patients are on a drug like Coumadin to make sure their blood is not too thin or too thick. The research found that, with the addition of K2, the participants had more normalization to their INR.
The Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism highlighted all of the scientific research showing just how important of a role Vitamin K2 is playing in the human body. They were specifically studied for arterial stiffness and vascular calcifications that can be driving up and intensifying problems within the cardiovascular system.
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Can Vitamin D improve strength in younger people and help keep you mobile when you are older? There are numerous studies that say Vitamin D is perfect for supporting strength and mobility.
The body requires 20 different amino acids in order to function properly. Creatine is one of those amino acids and has been studied for its benefit for both muscle and brain health.
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey. Ph
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S-Adenomethionine, or SAMe, is a naturally-occurring compound found in nearly every tissue of the body. It is commonly used for brain health, mood and liver health, as it plays a role in your serotonin activity in the brain. But several studies have shown SAMe can assist with joint discomfort, as well.
SAMe for Joint Health
SAMe seems to be able to play a role in a number of mechanisms when it comes to the knee and joint itself. Clinical reviews in the journal Food, Science and Nutrition reports that SAMe helps to regenerate joint cartilage and reduces inflammation, likely due to its antioxidant effect. This is from the Sciences University of Alberta in Canada.
The book ‘The Procedures and Clinical Practice Third Edition’ studied pain procedures in clinical practice for orthopedic doctors, rheumatologists, and other practicing MDs. This research reported that SAMe works as well as Celecoxib at the two month point for arthritis in the knee. Celecoxib is the most commonly used drug on the planet for arthritic knees. Its trade name is Celebrex. This research suggests that SAMe likely has an anti-inflammatory effect because it has been shown to reduce inflammatory chemicals within the knee, such as tumour necrosis factor. These are chemicals that can damage the cartilage of the knee, causing swelling and the degradation of joint tissue. SAMe also stimulates proteoglycan synthesis that helps maintain joint cartilage.
The problem with many joint medications are that they have some serious side effects. This can includes a raise in blood pressure and heart failure.
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It is their goal, according to their website, to develop scientific information for other agencies and governmental organizations. They reviewed the research for SAMe for joint health; they performed a meta-analysis of ten human clinical trials. According to the analysis, even compared to enzytes, SAMe worked just as well. Enzates are drugs that are commonly prescribed for arthritis.
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