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, Fri, 22 Apr 2005 06:07:15
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I happen to have a BSN with a minor in nutrition. I am only giving general nutrition information not advice as to your sepecific requirements - you should consult a Registered Dietician (as we all should at some time). Diet and exercise are hand in hand.
You are right about the study of Vitamin E. However, more testing needs to be done - another clinical trial.
Ecinechea has been proven time after time in clinical trials to be less better than even a placebo effect would expect. Not worth the money.
Everyone should exercise. Cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility.
Unless you are an olympic athlete, a triathlete, a marathoner, etc., most people do not need to supplement their diets. This is where a RD comes in: you MUST have carbohydrates. The resulting glucose fuels the brain and body. A mix of proteins and yes, fats. Approximately 30% of the diet should be fats. 10% saturated and 20% unsaturated. Watch cholesterol especially if a family history.
Why are fats important? For proper organ function, good skin, etc. Fats are necessary for the fat soluble vitamins to be absorped by the body - A, D, E, and K.
Protein is required to build and maintain muscle and protein provides essential micro-nutrients such as Zinc in red meat. Animal proteins provide the essential amino acids (the amino acids that the body can't manufacture). It is possible to get the essential amino acids in plant proteins but some thought is required such as combining beans and rice.
Taking creatine won't hurt you and in fact may help when exercising. Creatine monohydrate was shown in an ISU study to work with no ill effects. Just don't take creatine with a citric acid as there will be no absorption. Kind of funny when you see much of the creatine sold is in powder form with a citric acid flavored base.
If you are eating properly and still feel you want to spend money, a multi-vitamin is not bad. You have to be careful not to overdose. Too much of some vitamins can literally kill you.
Sue
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, Fri, 22 Apr 2005 06:07:15, Fri, 22 Apr 2005 08:23:25
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