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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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bone health
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There is evidence that the incidence of osteoporosis and osteopenia is increasing. This bone loss is seen especially in women. The problem with this deterioration of the bone is that it increases your risk of dangerous fractures known as fragility fractures.†
Studies have shown that there are methods of supporting your bone health, whether that be with medications or supplements such as calcium. There is growing evidence that habitually consuming tea, especially green tea, can be beneficial for your bones.†
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The power of green tea
Green tea is a rich source of about 20 catechins. The most active one, called EGCG, has been shown to have an effect on bone health. Studies have shown that this EGCG helps to promote bone health by stimulating osteoprotegerin while modulating rankl release in the body. Rankl causes the production of cells called osteoclasts that break down bone. By EGCG stimulating the production and release of osteoprotegerin, it is blocking the effects of rankl and preventing it from breaking down bone. Studies have also shown that green tea is safe for older, osteopenic patients who are at risk of fractures.†
How to get EGCG
There are multiple ways to help your body receive the powerful, bone-building benefits associated with EGCG. Studies have shown that drinking one to three cups of green tea daily can be very beneficial for your bones. Its support can also be heightened when combined with regular exercise, such as tai chi. This is also beneficial for muscle health.†
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A green tea capsule, such as Green Tea HxⓇ, can also offer EGCG to help with bone health. Green Tea HxⓇ is equal to about three and a half cups of green tea.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses how consistent consumption of green tea can support overall bone health. He delves into various studies featuring tea and explains how the powerful components found in green tea are able to impact the health of the bones.†
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