Ask about drugs, supplements
I have had several alerts on the potential problem created by specific “statins” —- medications taken by many, young and elderly, to control cholesterol. On the other side of the coin, there is consistent...
Tagged: Metabolism
The Dynamic duo of Calcium and Vitamin D Can Sustain Your Life
Virtually everyone can recite the milk industry’s campaign slogan: It does a body good. Much of this goodness no doubt hinges on the calcium content of milk. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in...
Talk to Your Doctor If You Are Diabetic
Other hormones, specifically insulin and glucagon, play an important role in metabolism by affecting glucose levels or the transport of glucose through the body. The more insulin you product – the more sluggish your...
Understand Your Body’s Need for Exercise
Regular physical activity helps keep your muscles toned and strong, maintains bone strength and density, and improves and maintains your heart and lung functions. Exercise also builds stamina, improves flexibility, boosts your immune system,...
Understand the Two Primary Processes of Metabolism
Most of the food you eat is digested and then converted into energy through the process of metabolism. This process, experts day, involves a complex network of hormones and enzymes that not only convert...
Understand the Three Components for Metabolism
The term metabolism refers to the way your body processes and utilizes the food you eat, not to the amount of time required to do so. In other words, it’s not how fast you...
Try Tyrosine
Tyrosine is one of the 20 amino acids that are used by cells to synthesize proteins, but studies have also shown that it may reduce stress, improve memory, and lower blood pressure even when...
Understand How Your Caloric Intake Affects Your Metabolism
Calories provide energy for your body, but your metabolism decides how it’s going to use the calories you eat. If you take in more calories than your body require, your body will generally store...