Showing posts with label blood. Show all posts
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Friday, July 16, 2010

USANA Health Sciences and TOSH Collaborate on New Vitamin Studies


Can Vitamin D Reduce Muscular Weakness in Healthy, Active Adults?Second Study Examines Vitamin C Role in Knee Injury Recovery

MURRAY, Utah, Jul 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Can something as a simple as a vitamin supplement help your body recover more quickly from the pain and stiffness associated with vigorous exercise, or even improve recovery from surgery? Researchers at TOSH--The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital and USANA Health Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!usna/quotes/nls/usna (USNA 39.27, 0.00, 0.00%) are hoping to answer these questions with different studies focused on vitamin supplements. 

In the first study, Tyler Barker, PhD., a physiologist at TOSH, and Brian Dixon, PhD., a senior scientist at USANA, are hoping to determine whether vitamin D -- most recently championed as a means to prevent or reduce a person's risk of cardiovascular disease -- can reduce post-exercise

Friday, March 12, 2010

Importance of Drinking Water Regularly

When you consider the fact that the human body is comprised of more than seventy percent water, it’s easy to see why regular consumption of water is beneficial for every human being. Water enables the body to function in more ways than one might think. The benefits of drinking water extend far beyond simply quenching thirst. Water contributes to almost every aspect of a person’s health.

As a person uses their muscles, they are constantly losing water. The simple act of breathing and using the lungs costs the average person between two and four cups of water every day. Typical, non-exercise related perspiration can remove another two cups of water per day. Using the bathroom facilities costs the body precious water. If the body uses this much water through everyday activities, imagine how much water physical exertion demands from the body.

It is obvious that the body needs water, but what are the benefits of drinking water? Cells in the body need water in order to work properly. Water helps cells to process blood, which is made mostly of water. Blood is essential to the body’s ability to carry nutrients and transport waste from the body.Organs and joints tend to work better when supplied with adequate water. Not only does water lubricate, but it hydrates as well to promote proper flow throughout all organs and body systems. Muscle discomfort can be reduced with plenty of water as well.

The benefits of drinking water can be seen on the surface of every individual. Our skin is probably the most obviously benefited recipient of adequate hydration. Skin looks younger and wrinkles are visibly reduced with adequate hydrate. People who have radiantly smooth skin are most likely providing their skin with plenty of water.

It’s easy to drink enough water every day. Simply have a glass as soon as you wake up in the morning. Also have a glass with every meal and snack. Have a glass before bed, and if you wake during the night for any reason......have a small glass then.

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