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Nutritional Supplements for Memory
In the wide world of nutritional supplements-that gray area halfway between the pharmacy and dietetics, it is often difficult to differentiate that over which there is scientific evidence sufficiently unsubstantiated claims … or directly without foundation.
This problem is even worse when it comes to acting on higher brain functions like memory, the subject of numerous studies with sometimes contradictory results.
To make a little light, we discuss two of the usual components of the supplements that claim to improve memory:
Gingko biloba
The Gingko Biloba “helps you to stay focused on something, alert and sharp – so that you feel comfortable, healthy and greyhound to live your life to its full potential” … at least this is what the ads say supplements that contain it.
But in reality, has not found that Gingko provide any measurable benefit in memory, attention or concentration of the elderly.
In fact, ginkgo has these properties … but in the healthy elderly. Some studies found a slight improvement in memory and concentration, negligible for practical purposes for seniors who already have some type of cognitive impairment.
In the best case, before recommending this product is best to wait for more research to recommend it or not.
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Nutraceuticals Foods
Nutraceuticals Foods: Eat to heal
The merger of the words nutrition and therapeutic comes a new term nutraceutical. This is used to refer to all compounds or natural substances that have therapeutic effects.
It differs from the herbs and extracts for their therapeutic action, without being natural remedies because they are biologically. Nor to be confused with “functional foods”, because the latter improve health without curing disease.
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4 Tips anti-osteoporosis
The athletes will give a great deal to our bones, first overload stimulate their growth and maintenance and the other we are more exposed to injuries and fractures. For the ghost of osteoporosis or approach you, here are four tips that you will come good.
1. For calcium
Your daily intake of calcium should be between 1,000 and 1,500 mg. The milk and dark leafy vegetables are good sources, but also find calcium in shrimps and other seafood, which is not too well known. If you’re one of those that do not get along with the milk you use nutritional supplements.
2. Physical exercise
Physical exercise is beneficial, but especially one that is made with high loads such as bodybuilding.