Nutrients for Osteoporosis Prevention

From eNewsletter 12/23 2024

DID YOU KNOW that there is an alternative to creatine for athletes?

If you've been reading this newsletter long enough, you know we've never endorsed supplemental creatine for athletes. What we do recommend as a wonderful alternative is Urolithin A. New research backs this up.

According to results of a study from the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Urolithin A exhibited significant benefits for muscle endurance, muscle strength, inflammatory levels, oxidative stress, and protein metabolism status compared to placebo in resistance-trained male athletes.

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Dark Chocolate Yum

From eNewsletter 12/18/2024

DID YOU KNOW that new results from a study in The BMJ found that consuming five or more servings per week of dark chocolate is associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes compared with infrequent or no consumption?

Conversely, higher consumption of milk chocolate had no beneficial effect and contributed to greater weight gain.

We consider dark chocolate 60% or higher cocoa content, although 70% or higher is ideal. A serving would be considered one to two small squares.

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Season's Greetings

From eNewsletter 12/16/2024

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