Calcium
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In this Aliquot, I'll summarize the latest research on calcium absorption, supplementation, and dietary sources, exploring...
Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses GLP-1 agonists, alpha-lipoic acid, ubiquinone vs. ubiquinol, calcium needs, and liquid biopsy cancer screening.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores cheese's health impact, ergothioneine's longevity properties, sleep and joint supplements, and red light therapy in her latest Q&A.
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In this Aliquot, I'll summarize the latest research on calcium absorption, supplementation, and dietary sources, exploring...
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses GLP-1 agonists, alpha-lipoic acid, ubiquinone vs. ubiquinol, calcium needs, and liquid biopsy cancer screening.
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Rhonda Sleep Omega-3 Magnesium MRSA Estrogen Calcium Sauna Saturated Fat Arthritis Berberine Supplements CocoaDr. Rhonda Patrick explores cheese's health impact, ergothioneine's longevity properties, sleep and joint supplements, and red light therapy in her latest Q&A.
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As research progresses, my dietary and supplement habits adapt. At times, it's the ineffable quality of consciousness, submerged in a mental calculus of cost...
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
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Rhonda Vitamin D Sleep Vitamin C Inflammation Fasting Pregnancy Coffee Vaccine Heat Stress Dementia Resveratrol Calcium Sulforaphane Sauna Time-Restricted Eating Protein COVID-19Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
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Rhonda Exercise Aging Sleep Telomeres Vitamin C Cholesterol Omega-3 DNA Damage Fasting Coffee Magnesium Eyes Calcium Time-Restricted Eating Breast Milk Moringa LactateDr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
Topic Pages
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Vitamin D
Calcitriol, the active vitamin D metabolite, induces intestinal calcium transport proteins, enhancing absorption and maintaining systemic calcium homeostasis.
News & Publications
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Osteoporosis therapy consisting of estrogen, vitamin D and calcium reduced prevalence of severe periodontitis in postmenopausal women by 44%. (2017) www.sciencedaily.com
From the article:
In the Menopause article “Association between osteoporosis treatment and severe periodontitis in postmenopausal women,” 492 postmenopausal Brazilian women aged 50 to 87 years, 113 in osteoporosis treatment and 379 not treated, were evaluated to determine whether osteoporosis treatment could help increase the bone mineral density in their jaws and, subsequently, improve overall oral health.
The study found that the rate of occurrence of severe periodontitis was 44% lower in the postmenopausal osteoporosis-treatment group than in the untreated group. Treatment consisted of systemic estrogen alone or estrogen plus progestin, as well as calcium and vitamin D supplements, for a minimum of six months.
“Osteoporosis can occur throughout the body, including the jaw, and lead to an increased risk of periodontal disease,” says Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton, NAMS executive director.
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Dietary protein and calcium reduce the risk of bone fractures and falls in older adults. www.eurekalert.org
Bone mass decreases markedly with aging, compromising overall fitness and contributing to fractures and falls, especially among older adults living in residential care. Evidence indicates that nutritional factors play critical roles in maintaining bone mass and overall health. Findings from a recent study suggest that dietary protein and calcium reduce the risk of fractures and falls in older adults.
Calcium participates in many aspects of human health, but it is perhaps best known for its role in bone health. The body maintains very tight control over the calcium circulating in the blood at any given time – a phenomenon referred to as calcium balance. Protein exerts variable effects (both good and bad) on a person’s calcium balance, depending on their dietary calcium intake. For example, dietary protein promotes the production of insulin-like growth factor-1, a protein involved in bone formation. But protein also increases urinary calcium losses, which can harm bone health. Current dietary guidelines recommend that older adults consume 1,200 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day and 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram (g/kg) of bodyweight per day.
The two-year, randomized-controlled trial involved more than 7,000 adults (average age, 86 years) living in 60 residential aged care facilities in Australia. All participants were vitamin D-sufficent. Half of the facilities supplemented the residents' diet with additional calcium- and protein-rich foods (milk, yogurt, and cheese) to achieve a total intake of 1,142 mg of calcium and 69 grams of protein (1.1 g/kg body weight) per day. The other half of the facilities maintained their usual menus, which provided residents 700 mg/day of calcium and 58 grams (0.9 g/kg body weight) of protein per day. The investigators tracked the number of falls, fractures, and deaths from all causes among the participants.
They found that residents who consumed the high calcium, high protein foods were 33 percent less likely to experience any type of fracture, 46 percent less likely to experience a hip fracture, and 11 percent less likely to experience a fall. These results were achieved within five months of initiating the dietary changes. No changes in the number of deaths were observed.
These findings suggest that increasing calcium and protein intake reduces the risk of falls and fractures among older adults in residential care. It is noteworthy that the foods used in this intervention were dairy products. More than two-thirds of people worldwide cannot tolerate dairy products due to lactose intolerance. Non-dairy sources of calcium- and protein-rich foods include canned, whole sardines; fortified nut milks and cereals; and beans, especially soybeans and soy products, such as tofu. This study was funded by various international dairy councils.
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Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals for CVD Prevention and Treatment - ScienceDirect www.sciencedirect.com
Hi Rhonda,
First off, I’m a big fan and I love your podcasts. The one thing I’m not such a fan of though, is the supplement craze.
Do you have any comments on this study? By the looks of it, the only supplement worth taking is folic acid and B-vitamins (which is something I am considering, since I rarely eat meat).
In my mind, if you predominantly eat plant-based wholefoods (vegetables, berries and fruits, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds in that order), molluscs every now and then (once a month-ish) (and I do eat a bit of egg and cheese on occasions), is supplementation really necessary or even desired?
I’m a mid-twenties guy, who exercises a lot (stretching/yoga and running everyday, weights/calisthenics 3-6days/wk and intervals 2days/wk) and I strive to “optimize” my health and fitness (although I do feast on junk in social occasions every blue moon). I intermediate fast every day, every now and then I do a 2-4 day fast, and I meditate daily). Do you have any recommendations for other healthy habits I could implement? Sorry for the digression, I’d be happy with just an answer in regards to the study :)
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Why is Stem Cells Therapy Good for Anti Aging? - Stemfinitycord Malaysia stemfinitycord.co
Stem cell therapy is a type of cell therapy where stem cells are introduced into the damaged tissue to treat the disorder or the injury. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are used in most stem cell therapy. They’re non-hematopoietic cell precursors initially found in the bone marrow, but actually present in many other tissues. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in culture are adherent, proliferating, and capable of multilineage differentiation into several tissues of mesenchymal origin, such as bone marrow stroma, adipose tissue (body fat), bone, cartilage, tendon, skeletal muscle and etc.
So Why is Stem Cells Therapy Good for Anti Aging?
In short, stem cells therapy was heavily emphasised to have the capacity to repair, renew and replace damaged tissue is a good anti aging treatment.
As shown below are the functions of Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) therapy: - Help facilitate growth of new blood vessels, a process known as angiogenesis which leads to improved blood flow in tissue - An anti-inflammatory effect which fastens wound healing - After aiding wound healing, it helps in reducing size of scarred tissue such as infected cardiomyocytes (heart cells) or wound to joint injury - Repair of damaged tissue which then leads to renewal of healthy tissue - Relief if symptoms related to any chronic diseases - Vast improvement in the immune system against disease - Better digestion and elimination of constipation - More flexible joints and discs - Improvement in skin elasticity and thickness - Reducing facial pigmentation, and adding a glow to your skin - Diminishing fine lines and wrinkles - Improving skin complexion - Tightening and shrinking open pores - Removing dark circles
No more joints problems, no more constipation, better appearance, overall human health improves!
The list is non-exhaustive when it comes to stem cells therapy. All these benefits brought by stem cells therapy are exactly the definition of anti aging if not reviving old age.
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