I found this shortly after my last post. It speaks volumes about supplementation.
"With health care costs skyrocketing and the age of the population increasing, helping seniors live independently for longer is becoming increasingly important. A recent comprehensive review of existing scientific research literature found positive health effects associated with both omega-3 fatty acids and the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin. Based on health insurance costs for the age group over 65, the five-year estimated savings resulting from daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids and lutein with zeaxanthin is approximately 5.6 billion dollars.
A recent comprehensive review of existing scientific research literature found positive health effects associated with both omega-3 fatty acids and the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin. Researchers critically reviewed the scientific evidence of the two supplements' ability to reduce the risk of disease and developed estimates of potential health care savings. With health care costs skyrocketing and the age of the population increasing, helping seniors live independently for longer is becoming increasingly important. The group reviewed several hundred studies dating back over thirty years to arrive at an estimated cost savings of 3.1 billion dollars over the next five years with the daily use of omega-3 fatty acids. They estimated that the reduction in coronary heart disease in the elderly population would result in 384,303 fewer hospitalizations and physician fees. Loss of central vision caused by age-related macular degeneration results in numerous elderly becoming dependent on the community or a nursing facility. The researchers used over 15 years of research on lutein and zeaxanthin to estimate a potential net savings of 2.5 billion dollars over the next five years. Approximately 98,219 individuals could avoid the transition to dependence during this time through daily intake of 6-10 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin. Based on health insurance costs for the age group over 65, the five-year estimated savings resulting from daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids and lutein with zeaxanthin is approximately 5.6 billion dollars."
http://www.supplementinfo.org/anm/articlefiles/265- FINAL_DSEA_%20FACT_SHEET.pdf
Friday, April 13, 2007
Multi-Vitamins
As I was telling you in my article, multi-vitamins can be a great start to having the energy you need. Zero calories, curbing your appetite, and giving your body a much needed boost in energy. I myself have been taking vitamins for a while now, almost four years.
I have noticed in my own health a drop in my blood pressure, not eating as much as I used to and feeling better throughout the day. That's just a few of the benefits. A couple more is the fact that my cholesterol has dropped and I perform better at work or at play.
I had to modify my diet a little bit in order to get the complete effect. These include a lower-glycemic diet and introducing moderate exercise (which I only do a couple of days a week). Eating was what really got the ball rolling. I didn't cut out all my sweets or exercise like a mad man. Weight loss wasn't my goal...better HEALTH was.
You can achieve better health through a wealth of products, too. The neat thing is that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get these results. Using products that are low-glycemic will encourage energy production as well as weight reduction, if that is something you are interested in.
There is a lot of research being done on the Glycemic Index. I prefer this new standard because you can eat while achieving better results. Its also quite interesting to know what can eat, too. I didn't know a lot about it outside that it used an index (0-100+) to see how food was processed and broken down in the body; the higher the index number, the harder it is on your system.
All this information means is that your body is quite complicated but the fuel it, you just know what to give it. I think multi-vitamins are a great start because of the near immediate results you see from them. Add a decent diet and a pinch of extra movement and you've got yourself an awesome recipe for keeping up with them kiddos or performing you best!!
I have noticed in my own health a drop in my blood pressure, not eating as much as I used to and feeling better throughout the day. That's just a few of the benefits. A couple more is the fact that my cholesterol has dropped and I perform better at work or at play.
I had to modify my diet a little bit in order to get the complete effect. These include a lower-glycemic diet and introducing moderate exercise (which I only do a couple of days a week). Eating was what really got the ball rolling. I didn't cut out all my sweets or exercise like a mad man. Weight loss wasn't my goal...better HEALTH was.
You can achieve better health through a wealth of products, too. The neat thing is that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get these results. Using products that are low-glycemic will encourage energy production as well as weight reduction, if that is something you are interested in.
There is a lot of research being done on the Glycemic Index. I prefer this new standard because you can eat while achieving better results. Its also quite interesting to know what can eat, too. I didn't know a lot about it outside that it used an index (0-100+) to see how food was processed and broken down in the body; the higher the index number, the harder it is on your system.
All this information means is that your body is quite complicated but the fuel it, you just know what to give it. I think multi-vitamins are a great start because of the near immediate results you see from them. Add a decent diet and a pinch of extra movement and you've got yourself an awesome recipe for keeping up with them kiddos or performing you best!!
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