A daily serving of peanut butter for 6 months improved muscle power in a cohort of community-dwelling elders. While not a cure-all for age-related muscle decline, it’s an inexpensive and enjoyable way to mitigate risk. (Image: FoodVideoPhoto/Shutterstock)
A
few tablespoons of unsweetened peanut butter each day can mitigate some aspects
of age-related muscle decline, according to a new study of
120 community-dwelling elders by researchers at the Deakin University School of Exercise &
Nutrition Sciences in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
In
general, nuts as a good dietary source of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Pistachios
and peanuts are particularly rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant phytochemicals
that can attenuate chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, which are key
drivers of muscle loss.
There’s
some evidence
from population studies that increased nut consumption is associated with a reduced risk
of musculoskeletal and cognitive decline among older people. But until now, the
direct impact of daily nut consumption on muscle strength and function had
never been evaluated in a randomized intervention trial.
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The recent discovery of bacterial biofilms within the core structure of calcium oxalate kidney stones has prompted a major rethinking of the process by which this most common form of nephrolithiasis develops. Researchers have long known that bacteria such as Proteus play a role in the development of struvite (MgNH4PO4·6H2O) kidney stones. But struvite stones […]
This presentation ‘connects the dots” between telomeres, optimal lifestyle, and health outcomes.
Renowned longevity physician Ron Rothenberg, MD,
will reveal how telomeres are beneficially impacted by nutrition, exercise,
stress reduction, meditation, yoga, or adversely affected by exposure to
radiation, environmental toxins, and poor diet
Dr. Rothenberg will describe the well-known
“canonical” effects of telomerase for preventing telomere loss or extending
telomere length. There are also significant “non canonical” effects as well,
including mitochondrial protection. These may be as important as the nuclear
effects.
He’ll also share a comprehensive look at the peer-reviewed medical literature on TA-65–a documented effective telomerase activator derived from a particular species of Astragalus, and it’s key clinical implications.
Understand
the pathophysiology of telomeres and causes of telomere shortening
Be
able to reinforce the necessity of life style interventions that minimize
telomere damage
Identify
the canonical and non-canonical effects of telomerase
Get
up to speed on the current peer reviewed literature on effectiveness of a
proven telomerase activator
Understand
the benefits of clinical application of this knowledge
SPONSORED BY T.A. SCIENCES
Ron Rothenberg,
MD is among the first 10 physicians certified by the American
Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Throughout his career, he has
always forged new paradigms in medicine. After training at Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons, he practiced medicine while also studying
indigenous healing in the Amazon Basin. He did his Emergency Medicine residency
at LA County-USC Medical Center, and then founded the Postgraduate Institute
for Primary & Emergency Physicians at UC San Diego’s School of Medicine,
where he was a professor of clinical preventive medicine.
Dr. Rothenberg lectures worldwide and has educated
45,000+ physicians with his continuing ed seminars. He is currently medical
director of California HealthSpan Institute located on the campus of Scripps
Memorial Hospital, Encinitas. Adding to his many publications in anti-aging and
preventive medicine, he is the co-author of the book, Hormonal
BioIdentity.
