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NEWtrition. Webinar, Week 4. Elizabeth Prebish Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. Objectives. Supplementation Vitamin D, Multi-Vitamins, Protein Powders, Fish Oil, Probiotics, Magnesium Health Claims. Supplements. Why use supplements? Supplemental to your diet
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NEWtrition • Webinar, Week 4 Elizabeth Prebish Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
Objectives • Supplementation • Vitamin D, Multi-Vitamins, Protein Powders, Fish Oil, Probiotics, Magnesium • Health Claims
Supplements • Why use supplements? • Supplemental to your diet • Chelated • Where to trust. • Preservatives, additives. Additional additives block absorption.
Vitamin D • Vitamin D3 • The Sunshine Vitamin: 5-10 minutes, 2-3x/week • November - March supplement recommended • How much? 1,000 - 2,000 i.u. per day.
Vitamin D • Bone Health • Essential is promoting calcium homeostasis. Enhances calcium and phosphorus absorption. • Support hip and nonvertebral bone health. • Enhances bone strength, lessening the risk of falling in women 65 or older. • Cognitive Function • Higher level of serum vitamin D is associated with positive mood and mental performance. • Vitamin D receptors have been found in areas of the brain involved in both memory and cognition • Cellular Health • Helps maintain healthy blood vessel development • Studies show best when working with Calcium for cellular development than with Calcium alone. • May be important in maintaining breast, ovary, uterine, prostate, esophagus, stomach, colon, bladder, kidney, pancreas and lung cell health.
Vitamin D • Immune Health • Helps maintain healthy immune cell maturation, differentiation, and migration. • Populations with limited sunlight exposure or vitamin D deficiency have been found to have weakened immune systems compared to those with greater exposure to direct sunlight. • Cardiovascular Health • Associated with a healthy inflammatory response, proper cytokine production and enhanced endogenous antioxidant defense. • Associated with healthy blood vessel relaxation and blood flow. • Nerve Health • Journal of the American Medical Association study of 7 million US mility personnel indicates high circulating levels of vitamin D were associated with nerve and myelin health. • May protect neural health by supporting immune function, nerve conduction potential, neuronal calcium regulation and antioxidant defense.
Vitamin D • Few Dietary Sources • fatty fish • fortified milk
Magnesium • Magnesium Glycinate • Has over 350 functions in the body • Up to 80% of Americans are deficient • Essential for heart and muscle metabolism. Mg deficiency triggers or causes 22 conditions.
Magnesium • Anxiety and panic attacks • Asthma • Blood clots • Bowel disease • Cystitis • Depression • Detoxification • Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome • Fatigue • Heart Disease • Hypertension Hypoglycemia Insomnia Kidney Disease Liver Disease Migraine Musculoskeletal conditions Nerve problems Obstetricsand Gynecology - PMS, dysmenorrhea, infertility, premature contractions, preeclampsia, lessens the risk of cerebral palsy and SIDS Osteoporosis Raynaud’s Syndrome Tooth decay
Protein Powder • Conventional - contain hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate, maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, corn syrup, and other preservatives. • Important which brand you purchase and which protein source. • Whey protein • Brown Rice Protein • Other plant-based powders
Fish Oil • Omega 3 fatty acids - EPA & DHA • The American diet is LOW • High Omega 6 : Omega 3 • Vital nutrients for healthy cardiovascular, brain, nerve, vision, joint, skin and immune systems. • Flax oil? • “Fishy” taste?
Omega 3’s EPA & DHA • Cardiovascular Health • Help modulate a healthy stable heartbeat • Help maintain blood vessels to support circulation throughout the body. • May support artery wall elasticity and may favorably influence C-reactive protein levels. • Safe and effective method for normalizing triglyceride levels • Brain and Nerve Function • Supports cognitive function as a vital component of brain tissue and neurons • Improves membrane fluidity = may help support nerve transmission processes • May serve to protect and enhance the lifetime of neurons.
Omega 3’s EPA & DHA • Healthy Vision • DHA is found in high amounts in the retina and is important for normal vision • Immune System Health • Required for balanced eicosanoid formation, which supports balanced and healthy immune responses. • Healthy Joints and Movement • Support healthy joints and comfortable movement by supporting healthy physiological processes.
Probiotics • Increases healthy immune bacteria • Improves digestion • Resolves GI upset, bad breath • Should be refrigerated • Acidophilus • Potency of the probiotic is important
MultiVitamin • Supplemental to diet • Reassurance getting required nutrients • look at specific nutrients Vit D, Mg • Excess amounts can be harmful but ranges in MVIs don’t come close to these upper limits
Supplements • Recommended/Trusted Brands • Metagenics • Pure Encapsulations • Carlson’s • Metabolic Maintenance • GMP Certification
Health Claims • “High”, “Rich in”, or “Excellent Source Of” • 20% or more of the Daily Value (DV) • “Good Source”, “Contains”, or “Provides” • 10 - 19% of DV • “More”, “Fortified”, “Enriched”, “Added”, “Extra”, “Plus” • 10% or more of the DV
Health Claims • “Low Fat” • < 5g fat • “Low Sat Fat” • < 2g sat fat • “Lean” • <10g of total fat, 4.5 g or less of saturated fat, and < 95mg cholesterol • “Extra Lean” • < 5g of total fat, 2 g or less of saturated fat, and < 95mg cholesterol
Health Claims • Adequate calcium and vitamin D as part of a healthful diet, along with physical activity, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life. • Diets low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat may reduce the risk of heart disease. • Low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. • 25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. • Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman's risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord birth defect. • Development of heart disease depends on many factors. Eating a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fruits, vegetables, and grain products that contain fiber may lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease. • Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors.
Summary • Supplements • MVI, Mg, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, Probiotic • Health Claims