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weight loss
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Hosted by Allie Might, INHC
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InViteⓇ Health Podcast Intro: Welcome to the InViteⓇ Health Podcast, where our degreed healthcare professionals are excited to offer you the most important health and wellness information you need to make informed choices about your health. You can learn more about the products discussed in each of these episodes and all that InViteⓇ Health has to offer at www.invitehealth.com/podcast. First time customers can use promo code PODCAST at checkout for an additional 15% off your first purchase. Let’s get started!†
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Allie Might, INHC: [00:00:41] Welcome to the InViteⓇ Health Podcast, where today we will discuss the age old question. Is there a magic pill for weight loss? This is Allie Might, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and functional medicine coach ready to help you shed those extra pounds. There are so many options out there when it comes to weight loss supplements. My go to’s include a protein powder, a probiotic, green tea, and then the one I’m asked about a lot as it’s the new trendy weight loss supplement apple cider vinegar. Why do I like a protein powder for weight loss? It’s because I incorporate it as a meal replacement. Like many kids, I grew up eating those yummy, sweet breakfasts. As an adult, it’s just not possible to start our day that way anymore without risking packing on the pounds. So what do we do? Try a bananas foster French toast shake. Blend water, vanilla protein powder, a half a banana, a tablespoon of organic pure maple syrup, a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and a half a teaspoon of cinnamon. All the flavor and satisfaction, but just a fraction of the fat, calories and sugar. My replacement shakes are always my go to to start my day. † [00:02:03]
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[00:02:05] Most people don’t think of a probiotic as an aid for weight loss. We typically associate this with our gut and our immune system. But how does it help with weight loss? Well, there’s a specific strain of probiotic called bifidobacterium breve – B3 that has been shown to help reduce body fat in studies. Adding something like our Probiotic HxⓇ Weight to your daily supplement regimen can help you start shedding some extra pounds. I’m someone who can not have a conversation about weight loss without talking about green tea. We know that there are many benefits associated with green tea as it’s a powerful antioxidant. But research has taught us about some of the components found in green tea. These are catechins and EGCG. They are helpful in the weight loss process because they can help our body to burn fat and increase our metabolism. So does the green tea that one would use matter? Well, of course it does. All the boxes of green tea, whether it’s tea bags or the loose tea, are yummy and comforting. They aren’t concentrated enough to be able to reap all of the benefits. Look for concentrated green tea in either capsule or liquid form. Personally, I like the concentrated liquid because I can add it to my water, which not only gives my water a nice flavor, but it also helps me get in extra water throughout the day.† [00:03:36]
[00:03:38] There always seems to be the trendy weight loss product that saturates the media outlets. Right now we’ve been hearing all about apple cider vinegar or ACD. We’re familiar with ACD as it’s common in dressings and marinades. However, is it here to stay for weight loss? Well, I believe it is, especially when it’s used in the right capacity. Studies have shown it can be helpful in losing some extra pounds. It is also helpful in increasing temperature in our body as well as burning more fat and to help build lean muscle mass.† [00:04:14]
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[00:04:15] So is there really a magic pill? By itself no, however, weight loss supplements can be very effective when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program. For more information on this topic, check out my companion blog on our Website, invitehealth.com You can also contact me, Allie Might, at our uptown location on Second Avenue and 71st Street by phone at 2122492036 or email me at a.m.i.g.h.t@invitehealth.com. I want to thank you for tuning in to the InViteⓇ Health Podcast. Remember, you can find all our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting InviteHealth.com/Podcast. Please make sure that you subscribe and leave us a review. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, at InViteⓇ Health, and we will see you next time for another episode of the InViteⓇ Health Podcast. Until then, stay healthy. † [00:04:15]
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bone health
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Think down to just your bones, your skeleton self, remove all the skin, cartilage, and tendons. There are over 206 bones in the adult human body, this includes the skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs. What can you do today to help support your bone health?†
Our bones help to support our movement, protect our brain, heart, and other organs from injuries. The bones store calcium and phosphorus and release the minerals into the body when needed to keep our bones strong. Bones are living tissue, they are consistently being broken down and then being replaced. As we age the bones become brittle and are easier to breakdown because they have a harder time being replaced again. The breakdown of the bones can lead to increased inflammation, pain, stiffness, and discomfort.†
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Decreased bone mass, also known as osteopenia, occurs when the bones in our body start to lose calcium and other minerals.†
Osteoporosis is when the bone breaks down easily and there is a decrease in the amount and thickness of the bone tissue, which is commonly seen in post-menopausal women.†
Muscle Weakness which is commonly associated with arthritis. The joints become stiff and weakened, leading to a reduced ability to do common daily activities such as walking, standing and going up and down stairs.†
Risk of Injury especially in the elderly due to a lack of balance may lead to the risk of falling.†
Keeping your bones strong is advised at any age. Luckily, we can help to try and minimize symptoms through exercising, diet and nutritional supplements.†
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: This diet will help to reduce the bone mineral density that is being lost in the body. Ohio State University studied the effect of consuming a high anti-inflammatory diet on women. The results seemed to indicate the individuals lost less bone density when consuming a high intake of anti-inflammatory foods. An anti-inflammatory diet consists of consuming a high intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids such as fatty fish (salmon).†
Diet Rich in Vitamin D and Calcium: Calcium is the #1 mineral that helps to build and maintain bones. Vitamin D will help the body absorb calcium, so if you’re taking in lots of calcium but are deficient in vitamin D the calcium will go to waste. Foods that are rich in calcium are dairy products, or green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, and collard greens. Vitamin D has minimal foods since it comes naturally from light therefore supplementation may be your best choice. Some foods that have vitamin D are fortified vitamin D foods, eggs, mackerel, salmon, or sardines.†
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Nutrition is where it starts to improve and build up your bones in the body. Given the proper recommendations for vitamins and minerals the body has the optimal potential to regenerate. These nutrients will help to play a critical role in activating bone building and ensure when bone is breaking down everything is functioning properly.†
Collagen in the human body is in over 25 forms, 90% is formed by collagen type 1. Collagen type 1 and type 3 are essential for repair and support in connective tissues. At the age of 25 individuals start to lose collagen, they start to lose 1.5% per year therefore at the age of 60 you have lost half your natural collagen supply.†
Peptan B 5000, found in Invite’s Collagen Hx, has been studied to help support cartilage and joint health. Collagen peptides have been assessed to help individuals with dry skin and improve skin hydration within 8 weeks.† 2
Boswellia Serrata has been studied to treat inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and asthma. Boswellic acid contains AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) and has been studied to help anti-inflammatory actions.†3
Calcium citrate in this form will help to enhance the amount of calcium absorbed in a larger surface area in the gut. The main goal is to keep the calcium out of the blood vessels and soft tissue and allow the calcium to be deposited into your bones.†
Vitamin D3 (calcitriol) and Vitamin K (phylloquinone) are fat-soluble vitamins that play a role in calcium metabolism. Vitamin D and K are important for bone and cardiovascular health. The combination of vitamin D and K are necessary as vitamin D promotes the production of vitamin K to help build protein, which is required for vitamin K carboxylation in order to function correctly.†4
Vitamin K, Boron, Magnesium, Silicon are widely becoming more known for their importance for bone health.5 Newer research determines the use of magnesium to be beneficial for bone health, especially for women postmenopausal. Silicon is another nutrient helpful for bone health and deficiency can lead to poor skeletal development.†5
Has these nutrients within to unique formulas called Bone Food Powder and Collagen HxⓇ. They are comprehensive supplements to help to support aging bones. Bone Food Powder has elements such as Vitamin K, D, Calcium, and Magnesium to help with bone building. Collagen supports cartilage, connective tissue, skin, hair, nails and bones.†
For further questions or concerns related to dietary and nutritional supplement recommendations email me at mbistricer@invitehealth.com
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2. Asserin J, Lati E, Shioya T, Prawitt J. The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2015;14(4):291-301. doi:10.1111/jocd.12174
3. Abdel-Tawab M, Werz O, Schubert-Zsilavecz M. Boswellia serrata: an overall assessment of in vitro, preclinical, pharmacokinetic and clinical data. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2011;50(6):349-369. doi:10.2165/11586800-000000000-00000
4. van Ballegooijen AJ, Pilz S, Tomaschitz A, Grübler MR, Verheyen N. The Synergistic Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and Cardiovascular Health: A Narrative Review. Int J Endocrinol. 2017;2017:7454376. doi:10.1155/2017/7454376
5. Price CT, Langford JR, Liporace FA. Essential Nutrients for Bone Health and a Review of their Availability in the Average North American Diet. Open Orthop J. 2012;6:143-149. doi:10.2174/1874325001206010143
