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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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Declining muscle mass is a part of aging, but you can help stop it with the help of fatty acids found in fish oils.†
Age-related loss of muscle mass is called sarcopenia. It’s a natural consequence of aging and actually starts in our 30s. We begin to lose as much as 3% of our muscle and strength per decade and that accelerates to about 5% as we get older.†
Less muscle mass means you’re getting weaker, which can affect your mobility. This can lead to an increased risk of falls and fractures. A 2015 study from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research found that older people with muscle loss had over twice the risk of breaking a bone with a mild fall. It could be a broken hip, leg, wrist or arm.†
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Muscle can help reduce your risk of injury and your risk of developing diabetes, as it is a storage site for sugar that traps the sugar there and prevents it from reentering the system. Muscle loss can impact your gait, mobility, bone health and posture. Losing muscle can also lead to frailty syndrome, which is terrible because you become inactive and begin to shrink. This often leads to older people losing their independence. Muscle loss may also lead to the development of some age-related conditions such as heart disease, arthritis and dementia.†
Fish oils can affect muscle health. Studies have shown that fish oils can help with muscle loss in aging people and people who are ill. Experts think that this might be linked to a reduced level of inflammation in aging muscles. Inflammation increases as we age.†
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A study published in the journal Nutrients done by researchers at McGill University found that fish oils, amongst other nutrients, are needed for muscle mass, strength, mobility and physical function in older adults. This can help them to maintain their independence. These researchers recommended approximately 3000 mg of fatty acids from fish oil daily for physical function, muscle mass and strength in aging people. If you take a krill oil supplement like Krill Oil Advanced, you can take less because these fatty acids are absorbed better from krill oils than from fish oils.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. speaks about the power of fish oils when it comes to rebuilding muscle. He shares several studies indicating that the fatty acids in fish oils can benefit muscle strength and mass, while also explaining the dangers of losing muscle.†
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Mushrooms are not just a popular pizza topping or delicious addition to a meal. They have been used as food and sometimes as medicine for centuries, especially in Asian cultures. They are exploding onto the health and beauty market for their proven benefits, from gut health to anti-aging.
Mushrooms are low in calories, fat and cholesterol-free. They have been used for thousands of years and are still going strong today, treating everything from inflammation to fatigue. Mushrooms contain some fiber and over a dozen minerals and vitamins, including potassium, magnesium, zinc and B-vitamins. Here’s why you should include mushrooms into your diet.
According to numerous studies, mushrooms act as prebiotics – food for the healthy bacteria in your gut – to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria, which contributes to a host of digestive benefits and overall wellness. A review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found that mushrooms play an important role in regulating the immune system, increasing microbial diversity, stimulating local inflammatory response, and altering gut flora composition.
Research from Penn State has found that mushrooms have extremely high levels of two antioxidants that are known for their anti-aging and health-heightening qualities. Published in Food Chemistry, researchers analyzed the ergothioneine (ERGO) and glutathione (GSH) levels in 13 varieties of mushrooms and found that antioxidant levels found in them are higher than any other vegetable.
ERGO is an antioxidant amino acid that is produced by fungi. The human body does not make it, so it must be obtained by dietary sources. GSH has been referred to as the “Mother Antioxidant”, due to its ability to support the function of other antioxidants in the body.
Antioxidants, as many know, help your cells battle cell and tissue damage. If left alone, oxidative stress and free radicals (to name a few contributors) can cause your body to age faster than normal, as your cells become damaged. Antioxidants are your first line of defense.
If you find yourself having a hard time including mushrooms into your diet or simply do not like the taste, there are other options available!
Try a mixed fruit, mushroom, legume supplement that contains mushrooms and other ingredients you need throughout your day in order to support energy, respiratory health, immune system health, and healthy circulation.
Mushrooms are also, available in capsule form, for those who have a hard time including them into their diet. Look for a supplement that is made of a vegetarian capsule and contains more than 1 form of mushroom to reap all of the benefits of different types of mushrooms – cordyceps, maitake, shiitake, lion’s mane and more!