NEWtritionWebinar, Week 4

Elizabeth PrebishRegistered Dietitian, Licensed

Dietitian/Nutritionist

Objectives

SupplementationVitamin 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 DBone 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

Food Source AmountVit D (i.u.)

Salmon 3 oz, cooked 309

Mackerel 3 oz, cooked 296

Sardines2 oz, canned in

oil286

Tuna Fish3 oz, canned in

oil200

Milk 1 cup, fortified 98

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 & DHACardiovascular 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.

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.

Omega 3’s EPA & DHA

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

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