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Ingesting the most critical nutrients daily can prevent common health risks associated with aging

Calgary, AB -- Sep 13, 2018 -- As with most health issues, nutrition plays a large part in prevention of problems. This is true when it comes to one’s bones as well. Nutrition is an integral part of how one's bones develop in childhood and continue to be healthy throughout adulthood. It does not stop being important when one becomes a senior adult. The most important bone and joint health supplements one can ingest on a daily basis for bone health is calcium and vitamin D. Without these two nutrients, bones become less dense and there is a risk of health issues like osteoporosis. Therefore, it is important for even older adults to pay close attention to their diet for optimum bone health.

Every day one's bones need to replenish. They are a living organism that grows. Therefore, they need the calcium to do the rebuilding and vitamin D to help the bones absorb the calcium. Without this, the bones will not be able to rebuild what has been discarded and one's bones become thinner.

According to WebMD, the daily amount of calcium a body needs is '700 milligrams of calcium a day for children 1 to 3 years of age, 1,000 milligrams per day for children 4 to 8 years of age, 1,300 milligrams of calcium a day for teenagers, 1,000 milligrams per day for adults until the age of 70, but women over the age of 51 should strive for 1,200 milligrams per day. Women and men over the age of 70 should both get 1,200 milligrams per day' as men begin to catch up to women with the risk of osteoporosis at this age.

Vitamin D is as important as calcium because without it, one's body is unable to absorb the calcium it needs to rebuild bone. WebMD recommends '600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day from age 1 through age 70 and 800 IU daily after the age of 70'. It is worth noting that some osteoporosis experts believe that getting 800 to 1200 IU of vitamin D is even better for those at risk of the disease.

For those that are wondering how to get this much of these needed nutrients, do not worry. These are easily gotten through the food one eats or by taking bone health vitamins. There is no difference in the type of calcium found in food or supplements as calcium is a mineral and not made by the body. Therefore, many of the foods eaten today are fortified with calcium and vitamin D much like bone health supplements are.

Many adults over the age of 70 believe that it doesn't matter what they eat or don't eat, their body is getting older and no longer works like it did. While, that is true for the most part, one's bones are still doing their daily replenishing routine. So, the more one pays attention to their bones by eating the right kinds of foods and getting the calcium and vitamin D one needs, the less likely one will suffer from bone fractures and osteoporosis.

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Take the necessary precautions to maintain bone health and avoid bone fractures common with getting older

Calgary, AB -- Sep 12, 2018 -- A bone scan will check one's bones for bone mass density. It can detect if bones are thinning, where they are getting thinner and if there is a chance of fracturing. Bone scans use dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DEXA. It is a quick and painless scan. The DEXA uses two types of scores, a T-score and a Z-score to determine the bone density. T-scores are what is used to determine osteoporosis.

Whether or not one should get a bone scan is really dependant on their health risk factors and age. If one has bone health risk factors, they can avoid osteoporosis by getting a scan early and working with a doctor to treat any issues that come from the results. By not waiting for any concerns to begin, like fractures, to start treatment, one will not have to deal with the pain associated with the problem.

Bone health is determined by one's bone mass and measured in density. Normal bone density is measured using one's T-score. A T-score of -1 or above is normal. A T-score of -1 to -2.5 is low bone density. A diagnosis of osteoporosis is a T-score of under -2.5. By finding out one's bone mass density, one is able to predict the risk of fracture much in the same way one can predict the risk of having a stroke when their blood pressure is monitored.

There are a few health issues that can raise the risk of osteoporosis for both men and women. Post menopausal women over the age of 65 are at the highest risk. Estrogen preserves bone strength and after menopause, estrogen levels drop. Those under the age of 65 have a lower risk and should not worry about getting a scan unless they have other risk factors like smoking, taking steroids, a history of fractures or a body weight of under 127 pounds, according to WebMD. Another risk factor is having a family member who has had fragility fractures, which are broken bones from a minor injury. Men also have to be concerned, just later in life. According to researchers at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 'usually around age 70, men start to catch up to women in developing osteoporosis'.

Preventing osteoporosis involves a full range of activities when one is growing older. A bone scan is just one of the things someone can do to help. Other things they can do to prevent osteoporosis involve nutrition, including supplementing diets with bone and joint health supplements, exercise, and continuing to follow one's medical recommendations given after one gets their results. If one finds they have one or more of the risk factors, they will want to make some changes around their home to prevent falls which can cause a major fracture in the hip. Hip fractures are one of the most debilitating types of breaks and are best avoided when possible. When one diligently checks their bone mass density and takes precautions, they are able to avoid the painful consequences of osteoporosis.

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9 September 2018 -- Bone health is as important to men as it is to women because the loss of bone density effects both sexes as they age. A decrease in bone density can lead to fractures, including major breaks like hip fractures that can be fatal. Bone loss from aging may also lead to osteoporosis, a crippling bone disease. An associate professor at the University of Missouri, Pam Hinton, leads research on bone health. She has recently conducted a study on physical activity and bone health, including if exercise can keep bones dense or make them more dense. Her research into bone health is important to both sexes because a decrease in bone density can lead to osteoporosis fractures and she has found that one-in-four men will have a fracture of this type in their lifetime.

Decreased bone density is often thought of as an issue women face in their post menopausal years. Studies have come to show that men have difficulty with keeping their bones healthy in their later years as well. Since breaks that happen because of falls can effect mobility as you age and should be avoided. Therefore, it is important for both men and women to take an active approach to bone health as they age.

Bone health is measured mostly in bone mass. When bone because porous, it loses its density and becomes weak. In the worst case scenario, loss of bone mass leads to osteoporosis. According to the 'the risk of fracture is increased approximately two-fold in osteopenic individuals and five-fold in people with osteopenia'. The facts go on to say, 'Risk factors for osteoporosis in men are similar to those identified in women: family history, age, low body weight, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, inadequate calcium or vitamin D intake, low reproductive hormone levels, physical inactivity, and disease or medication affecting bone metabolism'.

The study suggests that both men and women need to take active steps towards keeping their bones healthy. These steps not only include regular exercise, but also weight bearing exercise and proper nutrition through diet and supplements. The researchers in her study measured bone mineral density in 43 competitive male cyclists and runners ages 20 to 59. They found that 63 percent of the cyclists had osteopenia of the spine or hip compared with 19 percent of the runners. The study shows the type of exercise you do for your bone health matters.

Supplementing ones diet with bone and joint health supplements may also be effective in fighting bone loss from the natural effects of aging for men and women.

Nutriden believes that weight bearing exercise is part of a fit routine that will lead to building and maintaining healthy bones, along with a healthy diet that includes our Nutriden Bone Health Calcium Supplement.

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Nutriden, www.nutriden.com, is committed to helping Customers live a healthy lifestyle by providing the world's finest nutraceuticals, like Nutriden Bone Health Calcium Supplement, available to help boost energy levels and to help improve and maintain overall health to feel better and to help get the most out of nutrition for life.

Research study shows that painkillers don't work as well when on sleep deprived subjects.

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Canada, July 21^st, 2018 -- A new study has come out to say that your painkillers may not work as well if you are sleep deprived and that taking a Natural Sleep Aid can help with pain management. The study was completed at the Boston Children's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), both in Boston, MA, and their findings were published in the journal Nature Medicine. Co-led by brain physiologist Alban Latremoliere, Ph.D. and sleep physiologist Chloe Alexandre, Ph.D., the team of researchers found surprising connections between pain sensitivity and sleep deprivation. This is concerning as millions of Americans suffer from chronic and severe pain daily, which can be the cause of their sleep deprivation.

The study specifically investigated the impact of acute and chronic sleep deprivation on the sensitivity to painful and non-painful stimuli. The studies were preformed on mice. The findings of the study were stated simply: "The consequences of chronic insufficient sleep for health remain uncertain.  Sleep quality and duration predict presence of pain the next day in healthy subjects suggesting that sleep disturbances alone may worsen pain, and experimental sleep deprivation in humans supports this claim."

Some of the more interesting facts about the study come in the way the mice were actually sleep deprived. Researchers 'entertained' the mice, keeping them awake. This mimicked the way most humans become sleep deprived.     Team lead  Chloe Alexandre, Ph.D. said, "We found that 5 consecutive days of moderate sleep deprivation can significantly exacerbate pain sensitivity over time in otherwise healthy mice. The response was specific to pain, and was not due to a state of general hyperexcitability to any stimuli." Therefore the study showed moderate sleep deprivation is as bad as severe or chronic sleep deprivation.

As for pain that is created by sleeplessness, like a groggy headache, pain killers had little or no effect on elevating this pain. As sleeplessness most times accompanies chronic pain, this is a real problem for those who get caught up in the sleep/pain cycle. The findings suggest that patients with chronic pain who use common painkillers may have to increase their dose if they are also sleep deprived or they can add a sleep aid like Nutriden Advanced Sleep Aid Supplement. Nutriden Advanced Sleep Aid supplements the brain’s natural melatonin production and introducing GABA, a neuro-inhibitor transmitter, can promote calming focus. Getting a healthy amount of sleep for the chronic pain suffer can help with their pain management. Nutriden can help with sleep problems and thereby help painkillers work.

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Nutriden, www.nutriden.com, is committed to helping Customers live a healthy lifestyle by providing the world's finest nutraceuticals, like Nutriden Advanced Sleep Aid Supplement, available to help boost energy levels and to help improve and maintain overall health to feel better and to help get the most out of nutrition for life.

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Nutriden Sleep Formula Contains L-Theanine (Amino Acid in Green Tea).

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Canada, July 19^th, 2018 -- Nutriden is re launching its new Sleep aid formula for its customers who have trouble sleeping and can't wait to benefit again from the quality ingredients, such as L-theanine, used to aid in getting a good night’s sleep and being able to still perform safely the next day.

L-theanine is an amino acid found in green tea. L-theanineincreases alpha wave activity in the brain and this type of brain wave is associated with the most relaxed sleep state.

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recognizesL-theanineas a “GRAS” (Generally Recognized As Safe) substance, which has lead many people to use it safely for decreasing generalized anxiety, for stress reduction, and for reducing the severity of insomnia.

According to a research study on L-theanine’s effect on mental state by Nobre, Rao, and Owen (2008) L-theanine’s effect on the brain can be visualized on an EEG. Brain waves are actually smoothed out by L-theanine. The body is relaxed, the mind is calmed, but no drowsiness occurs making it a safer option than prescribed sleeping pills to use for sleep enhancement. Additionally, according to Dr. Rubman (Naturopathic Doctor), there is also no evidence that L-theanine can become addictive as many sleeping pills can, making it an excellent ingredient for an All Natural Sleep Aid.

Most “sleeping pills” are problematic due to side effects and dependence. Taking sleeping pills has been associated with next-day increased risk for motor vehicle accidents and/or related accidents operating heavy machinery. Due to this increased next-day safety risk, many have turned to natural sleep aids like L-theanine. Another study published in 2015 investigated the effect of L-theanine on sleep. The results of this study suggest taking L-theanine may enhance sleep qualityvia a non-sedating anxiolytic effect. In plain language, it reduces anxiety, promotes alpha brain waves, and allows people that are stressed to sleep without adverse next-day side effects.

Advantages of using L-theanine over traditional sleeping pills is that L-theanine doesn’t cause next-day drowsiness. Researchers noted that doses up to 2000 mg per day produced no significant adverse effects.

L-Theanine is a great option for people who understand that a safe, next day should follow a good night’s sleep.

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NutridenSport Sleep Formula Contains Phellodendron for Performance Recovery

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Canada, July 18^th, 2018 -- Nutriden is re launching its Advanced Sport Sleep Aid for athletes who can't wait to benefit from the quality ingredients used to aid in getting a good night’s sleep that helps performance recovery.

In traditional Chinese medicine, Huang bai, a herb more commonly known as phellodendron is in the top 50 for most important herbs.

Phellodendron is derived from the two species of Phellodendron tree; one tree found in central and lowland China and the other tree found in Northern China. Huang means yellow in Chinese, and the color comes from an alkaloid berberine that phellodendron contains, which is very powerful and even toxic in large amounts. Portions of the bark, berry, twig or root are cut and made into a powder that can be capsuled. Phellodendroncontains numerous anti-oxidants and these anti-oxidants translate into health benefits.

While many sports provide health benefits, many sports, particularly competitive sports, can also be physically and emotionally stressful. Bodybuilding, either for recreation or as a competitive sport, is very taxing physically and emotionally on the body. To neutralize the vigorous nature of this type of sport training many athletes are turning to natural remedies that can benefit them not just physically, but also psychologically this is echoed in a study about phellodendron by Talbot and Pugh (2013), “Competitive athletes are “stressed” by their intense exercise regimens in addition to their normal activities of daily living and thus may benefit from a natural therapy intended to modulate baseline perceptions of stress and stress hormone exposure.”

Phellodendron contains many alkaloids and phytonutrients that will strengthen the immune system, calm the mind, and help athletes sleep and their bodies recover from the rigours of training. Sleep is a critical building block for training athletes and for their performance recovery and those that fail to get enough sleep are wasting potential gains and are putting their bodies under further stress. Phellodendron works great to calm the mind, and when combined with other ingredients, it works great as a sleep formula before bed and is one of the key ingredients in Nutriden’s All Natural Sleep Aid Supplement.

Phellodendron is a great option for athletes who know that a good sleep at night is critical in helping muscles recover, grow, and repair.

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At Nutriden, www.nutriden.com, is committed to helping Customers to live a healthy life by providing the world's finest nutraceuticals, like Sleep formula with phellodendron available to help fall asleep and stay asleep and to help athlete’s performance recovery and maintain overall health to feel better.

Nutriden Sleep Formula Contains Phellodendron to Help Balance Mood

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Canada, July 18^th, 2018 -- Nutriden is re launching its popular Advanced Sport Sleep Aid formula with Phellodendron its customers who can't wait to benefit from the natural, quality ingredients used to aid in getting a good night’s sleep that helps maintain emotional well-being.

In traditional Chinese medicine, Huang bai, a herb more commonly known as phellodendron is in the top 50 for most important herbs.

Phellodendronis derived from the two species of Phellodendron tree; one tree found in central and lowland China and the other tree found in Northern China. Huang means yellow in Chinese, and the color comes from an alkaloid berberine that phellodendron contains. Portions of the root, bark, berry, or twig are cut and made into a fine mesh powder that can be capsuled. Phellodendroncontains numerous anti-oxidants and these anti-oxidants translate into health benefits, including emotional wellbeing.

Some of phellodendron’s health benefits are due to containing some uniquechemicals. One of the chemicals, berberine, has been shown to lower blood sugar and bad cholesterol, as well as protect the liver from toxicity. Another chemical in Phellodendron, palmatine, has been associated with reducing Candida growth; in fact, the unique phytonutrients it contains have natural anti-depressantsand emotional well-being properties. High levels of stress increase susceptibility to developing depression. Talbot and Pugh (2013) concluded in their study using phellodendron that “… results suggest an effective natural approach to modulating the detrimental health effects of chronic stress in moderately stressed adults.”

Phellodendron works great to calm the mind, and when combined with other ingredients, works great as an all natural sleep aid before bed. Phellodendron is a great, natural option for people who suffer from high-level or chronic stress and depression and want a natural sleep aid because they know that a good night’s sleep is critical in maintaining good health including optimum emotional well being.

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At Nutriden, www.nutriden.com, is committed to helping Customers to live a healthy life by providing the world's finest nutraceuticals, like Sleep formula, available to help fall asleep and stay asleep and to help improve emotional well-being and overall health to feel better.

Canada, July 16^th, 2018 -- Nutriden is re launching its new all Natural Sleep Aid for Baby Boomers who can't wait to benefit from the quality ingredients used to aid in getting a good night’s sleep.

Melatonin is the most well-known hormone in relation to inducing sleep for all ages. The main benefit of taking melatonin is to adjust the body’s internal clock so that it relaxes the mind and body and encourages sleep.  Now, magnesium has now been associated with improving sleep quality and reducing insomnia in the elderly.

Magnesium is a macro-mineral and is needed in large amounts by the human body to facilitate hundreds of chemical reactions throughout the body. Magnesium is the second most abundant element inside human cells. The main benefit of taking magnesium is helping the body transition into a relaxed state. Magnesium helps by triggering a sequence of chemical reactions that begin a “wind down” of sorts to get ready to sleep. In the case of sleep, magnesium is the primary ingredient in muscle relaxation and magnesium has a neuroprotective effect that is important in every stage of sleep. Magnesium assists in slowing metabolic processes and lowering brain temperature as your body tries to repair daily damage during sleep cycles, and magnesium helps regulate key hormones responsible for not only helping you to fall asleep, but also helping you to stay asleep.

According to one study cited in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2012 Dec; 17(12): 1161–1169),

“Nearly 50% of older adults have insomnia, with difficulty in getting to sleep, early awakening, or feeling unrefreshed on waking. With aging, several changes occur that can place one at risk for insomnia, including age-related changes in various circadian rhythms, environmental and lifestyle changes, and decreased nutrients intake, absorption, retention, and utilization.”

For Baby Boomers, falling and staying asleep is not as easy as it once was as with many other hormones and elements magnesium levels and absorption may decrease effecting quality sleep.

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At Nutriden, www.nutriden.com, is committed to helping Customers to live a healthy life by providing the world's finest nutraceuticals, like Sleep formula, available to help fall asleep and stay asleep and to help improve and maintain overall health to feel better.