Dr Shari Answers your Questions S...

Dr Shari Answers your Questions

Soy for solid Bones

Q From JE Waltham, Mass.: Do soy consequences increase bone density?

A There have been numerous human and animal studies showing that soy significantly increases bone density. This would include breads like tofu, soybeans, soy milk and soy (found in pabulums such as veggie burgers and protein powders) A appendix known as Ipriflavone, an isoflavone derivative, has also been shown to dramatically increase bone density at flushs of 600 mg per day.

What's the best oil for arthritis?

Q From LL Laredo, Texas: Is flaxseed oil equivalent to fish oil in treating arthritis?

A Flaxseed oil is compos of 58 percent alpha-linoleic omega-3, 14 percent linoleic omega-6 and 19 percent oleic omega-9 fats. Alpha-linolenic acid must make progress through several enzymatic steps in our bodies in order to be turn abouted to the more active EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (found in fish oil). DHA is ultimately metabolized to non-inflammatory prostaglandins, whereas the omega-6 portion of flax oil does yield near nflammatory compounds. Therefore, for populace who have chronic debilitating conditions (like arthritis) and whose fat-metabolizing enzyme are, possibly, sluggish, supplementing with DHA capsules is the barely way to go. For the bulk of mankind who are healthy and who just want a pious balance of fats, oils from flaxseed, hempseed, pumpkin-seed, evening primrose and borage are fine.

SAMe for Depression

Q From RL Melbourne, FL: Is SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine) safe? If in this way what dose is effective for depression?

A SAMe is naturally erect in our bodies and is necessary for the production of important brain compromises such as neurotransmitters (serotonin and dopamine) and phospholipids (phosphatidylserine). SAMe increases the plains of these brain compounds in bring downed people and improves the binding of neurotransmitters to receptor sites, thus improving their activity Human studies have shown effective dosages of SAMe to be 400mg three to four times daily SAMe has been shown to be safe and well tolerated; however, in a certain number of people, it may cause nausea and gastrointestinal disturbances. This can usually be avoided through starting with a lower dose -- 200 mg by day and going up slowly to the therapeutic dose. If you are taking medication, please check with your healthcare practitioner before taking SAMe.

Shari Lieberman restrains a Ph.D. in clinical nutrition and exercise physiology. She is a certified nutrition specialist (CNS) a companion of the American College of Nutrition (F.A.C.N.) and obeys on the board of the American Preventive Medical Association. Write her in care of Better Nutrition. She cannot answer questions on direct mail or telephone. Nutrition Hotline is intended for educational senses only. If you have a medical puzzle consult your physician.

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