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Showing posts with label supplement. Show all posts

6 How to Make Strong Bones

Wednesday, December 23, 2009


New York, the threat of more bone loss experienced by women when started in old age. Women aged 35 years and over had to be selective when it comes to eat, especially foods that can build healthy bones.

Dr. Maoshing Ni, author of the book describes the Second Spring 6 easy ways to build strong bones that can be applied to anyone else before the bone density lost due to osteoporosis, such as the debut of MSN, Tuesday (22/12/2009).

1. Get calcium from whole grains

Most people choose the product derived from milk and beef for calcium needs. But Dr. Maoshing said protein and calcium content in cow's milk which causes high high acid levels in the blood. The effect is more calcium lost from the body than that obtained when drinking milk.

Protein molecules in milk was also greater than the human digestive molecules that the immune system sometimes rejected and considered a foreign body or cause allergies. That's why many people who have kelelehan, decreased ability to concentrate and have excess mucus when drinking milk.

Some people who do not have the enzymes, like lactase, which is used to digest milk sugar, while consuming milk causes stomach pain, diarrhea, abdominal carbonated up.

The safest way to get calcium than from milk is the taking of seeds, nuts, or green leaves.

2. Consumption of orange

Calcium and Vitamin D is good for bone health. Calcium is used to build and maintain bone density, while vitamin D is needed because the body can not absorb calcium without vitamin D.

Cow's milk is often heralded as the best food for strong bones. But new research suggests that the body can absorb calcium and vitamin D from milk as easy as orange juice. Orange juice is rich in vitamin C contains antioxidants that help the absorption of calcium into the body.

But be reminded that orange juice contains acetic acid which can erode tooth enamel, you should not brush teeth immediately, wait for an hour after drinking orange juice.

3. Sunbathing at the right time

Sunbathing before 9 o'clock in the morning or after 4 pm so the body needs to produce vitamin D. But it is also important to avoid exposure to sunlight is too much as it can cause premature aging and even the threat of skin cancer, so it is important to pay attention when sunbathing.

4. Reduce soda

Drinking carbonated beverages satisfy thirst is especially when the sun was blazing. Sometimes people choose diet sodas to avoid high calories in the hope not to gain weight.

But you know, the problem of soft drinks including diet is not merely a problem of calories you safe? Carbonated beverages can deplete calcium in the bones because they contain phosphoric acid.

If you really feel thirsty better carbonated drink mineral water with a slice of orange added a more secure for the bones.

5. Supplements correctly

When you've entered the age of 35 years began taking the right calcium supplements. Make sure you are taking supplements that easily absorbed by the size of 600 mg magnesium and 1200 mg of calcium. Please note also the amount of boron, copper, zinc, and Vitamin B3. Liquid calcium citrate-containing base is the right choice because it can be added to the juice drinks.

6. Sorting of minerals which can make bones stronger

Besides calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D, minerals are also important for bone formation. Unfortunately, the content of minerals such as boron, manganese, copper, zinc and vitamin K is often overlooked. And this mineral acts as a cofactor (essential element) in the process of bone development.

Boron reduces calcium loss in urine. Boron is found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables which proved essential for protein building blocks of bone.

Daily intake of good minerals is 10 mg boron, manganese 5 mg, 5 mg copper, 25 mg zinc and 150 mg of vitamin K. Make sure your daily multivitamin containing these minerals.



Facts About Diet Pills

Wednesday, December 9, 2009


Jakarta, Many people are tempted by the diet pills or supplements, weight loss supplements. No matter how secure or not, if the display and advertising convincing enough, just buy. But did you know that no one else diet pills really effective?

As quoted from Bettyconfidential, Wednesday (9/12/2009), there are 5 active ingredients that are usually present in diet pills or supplements. Although not yet received permission from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but many producers are desperate to sell. Beware and do not immediately believe the efficacy of artificial substances 5 below.

1. Hoodia
Produced from African plant traditionally used as a natural opening and closing dinner. Ordinary citizens in the Kalahari eat during the long trip and some studies have shown that hoodia could reduce the weight of the rats. However, there has been no research in humans. Hoodia is widely used in supplements but there is no rule of the dose.

2. Green tea extract
Chemical content of catechins in green tea to some extent affect the body's metabolism, especially for those who want to be thin. A mention of data, consumption of green tea 3-5 cups a day can lose weight. However, studies showing the effects of the use of pills containing green tea extract is still very little and can not be directly inferred. "You can not just call it a good pill or not, until there is a large-scale studies that prove it," said Brent Bauer, MD, director of the Mayo Clinic's Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program.

3. Bitter Orange
Ingredients extract derived from citrus aurantium contains similar alkaloids similar to ephedra, the dietary supplement banned by the FDA in 2004. Like ephedra, bitter orange (bitter orange) can cause high blood pressure and heart rate are not normal. So should be avoided for those who have heart penyait.

4. Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)
This material is taken from trees in Southeast Asia and is widely used as an appetite suppressant. But as hoodia, the new HCA cobakan tested on mice, not humans. So there is no guarantee of this material can actually make thin or slender body.

5. Guar Gum
Made from the guar plant, usually sold in powder form and used to make cakes. Natural chemical structures contained in these materials can create a feeling of fullness and reduced appetite. According to data from the Mayo Clinic, this material has not proven to lose weight tend to be even menimbuilkan diarrhea, abdominal bloating or digestive problems if not balanced with adequate water.

Which must be planted in the mind is no single pill or supplement that can replace any exercise and regulate the position of calories in and out in order to lose weight. Instead of wasting your money on diet pills and supplements like, start with a routine hour walk every day.

source : health.detik.com