The Elements That Make Up Your Body – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 334
Have you ever wondered what your body is made of? Learn about the essential elements and minerals that keep your body functioning.
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Green Tea and Bone Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 332
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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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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.†
Key Topics:
- The difference between green tea and black tea
- Studies looking at the impact of tea on bone health
- How do the constituents in tea impact bones
- EGCG and osteogenesis
- How exercise and green tea work together
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Phosphatidylserine for Memory and Brain Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 329
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Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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There’s a nutrient found in your brain called phosphatidylserine. It is very important for the health of the brain, the way the brain functions, the memory and the ability to learn. Unfortunately, the level of phosphatidylserine declines with age, which can impact people’s ability to learn and remember things such as names, dates and tasks.†
Phosphatidylserine in the body
There is about two ounces of phosphatidylserine in the human body, but half of it is in the brain. This shows you how important this nutrient is in the brain because you need the same amount for your brain as you do for the rest of the body.†
In the brain, phosphatidylserine is located in the phospholipid bilayer. Its tail points out towards the tail of another phospholipid called phosphatidylcholine. Together, these tails create vibrations that occur millions of times per minute, which is basically the life of the brain cells. It’s very important for the brain cells to communicate because this is what initiates and creates the various body functions.†
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Phosphatidylserine is also needed to build and recycle mitochondria, which convert sugar and oxygen into energy. This nutrient takes old mitochondria and recycles them into new, functioning mitochondria so your brain has plenty of energy, even into late old age.†
Supplementing for brain health
The problem is that by the age of 30, your phosphatidylserine starts to decline in the membrane of your brain cells, causing the cells to stiffen. This affects your ability to pay attention, your ability to focus, your mood and more. But phosphatidylserine is not in any food to any degree, so it is important to turn to supplementation. Research has shown that giving people about 300mg of phosphatidylserine every morning with their breakfast helps to promote memory functions and the ability to learn.†
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In this podcast episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. talks about the importance of phosphatidylserine and how it impacts brain functions including memory, learning and mood. He shares various studies about the usage of this nutrient in the brain and provides tips for promoting your memory and brain health.†
Key Topics:
- The role of phosphatidylserine throughout the body
- The anatomy of brain cells
- How brain cells communicate
- Some studies on patients with memory issues
Thank you for tuning in to the Invite Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Invite Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the Invite Health Podcast.