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For Men: Interested in Optimal
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Men’s Power Foods and Nutrients:
Scientists have he low-fat and nonfat fads
of the 80s and 90s taught
discovered a nutrition experts a lot about the
importance of Omega-3 fats. As food
Organic Flaxseed Oil
Organic lignan-rich flaxseed oil provides
key that unlocks manufacturers created one nonfat the richest source of Omega-3 fatty acids
product after another, a strange thing available. This oil comes from organic
the door to a happened—men got fatter and their seeds grown in optimal conditions
heart health suffered. without the use of chemicals, pesticides,
healthy weight, or other contaminants-- helping you
Since then, experts at research achieve optimal health without polluting
optimal athletic institutions including Harvard your body.
University and the National Institutes
performance, and of Health (NIH) have linked nonfat Lignans
diets with negative mood, heart A class of phyto-nutrients found in flax,
overall youthfulness trouble, weight gain, and poor physical lignans block two critical enzymes. The
performance. first is 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme
and well-being. that converts testosterone to a derivative
We now know that all fats are not called 5 dihydroxy-testosterone (DHT).
created equal. Although some fats The second is aromatase, an enzyme
That key is a group are indeed bad for us, other fats are that converts testosterone to estrogen.
essential to overall heath, vitality, Contrary to popular belief, estrogen can
of essential fats and well-being. Most men, however, negatively impact prostate health even
more than testosterone. Unfortunately,
called Omega-3 over-consume the wrong fats – those
found in processed foods and animal testosterone levels decline with age,
fatty acids. Found in products – and do not consume enough while estrogen levels appear to remain
relatively stable. The result is that aging
of the right fats, such as Omega 3
flax seeds, pumpkin fats. To make matters worse, the good men tend to have more estrogen than
Omega-3s are dwindling from the food testosterone. Compared to younger men,
seeds, and other supply. Modern agricultural and food the amount of estrogen compared to
processing techniques have stripped testosterone may be up to 40 percent
plants, Omega-3 these important fats from our foods, higher in older men.
making supplementation a wise idea.
fats are essential Flying in the face of past misconceptions,
Why stop at Omega-3 supplementation, modern research indicates that it would
to health yet most though, when consuming optimal actually serve older men to increase their
amounts of a range of power foods and levels of testosterone at the expense of
men are deficient in nutrients can contribute to your health estrogen. It appears that this is exactly
and longevity? what lignans do in blocking the enzyme
them.

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Benefits of these Amazing Power
Foods and Nutrients for Men:
necessary for converting testosterone Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
Preservation of Prostate Health. The
to estrogen. When the enzyme is A rare and unique pumpkin is found Omega-3 fatty acids found in flax seed
blocked, testosterone is spared only in the region of southeast oil are known to promote prostate
because it is not being converted to Austria. Its seeds are renowned for health. Plant chemicals called lignans,
estrogen. their wealth of vitamins, including also present in flaxseeds, have been
A, C, E, and K, and high levels shown to block two enzymes that may
The action of lignans in sparing of phytosterols--all important negatively affect prostate health.
testosterone may have additional for supporting prostate and
cardiovascular health. Supporting Heart Health. Numerous
benefits aside from supporting
studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids
prostate health. Lack of sexual desire
Phospholipid Concentrate and lignans can have a dramatic impact
in men is oftentimes associated with on heart health.
low testosterone levels. By preserving Nearly every part of your body,
testosterone men may be able to from your internal organs to your Sustaining a Sharp Mind. Your brain
retain or regain their sexual vigor. In cell membranes to your brain, needs essential fats to function
fact, agents that block the conversion contains phospholipids. Phospholipid optimally. Omega-3 fatty acids have
of testosterone to estrogen have been supplementation has been shown to been shown to improve mood and
shown to increase testosterone levels promote heart, digestive, liver, and support overall psychological well-being.
by as much as 10 percent. brain health.
Maintaining a Youthful Physique.
Phytosterol Complex Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown
The full significance of a “high lignan” to lower appetite and reduce cravings.
If you’re not including phytosterols
diet may be illuminated by the fact Essential fats assist in turning up the
into your diet, then you’re missing
that lignans have been found within metabolic rates, enabling cells to burn
out on an important natural food
prostatic fluids. Analytical work fat faster.
constituent. Phytosterols such as
performed at a research center has
beta-sitosterol, campesterol and Promoting Peak Athletic Performance.
indicated that the level of lignan in
stigmasterol are plant substances that Your body converts essential fatty
prostatic fluid can be remarkably high,
are remarkably similar in structure acids into hormone-like compounds that
suggesting that it could well exercise
to human cholesterol and therefore help build and maintain lean muscle
a physiologic role within the gland.
compete with it for absorption. By tissue. Research shows these important
The glandular cells are certainly fats may prolong endurance exercise,
displacing artery-clogging cholesterol,
bathed in the prostatic secretion boost stamina and immunity, and speed
phytosterols support heart health.
for a considerable period of time, recovery after hard workouts.
In fact, the FDA has recognized that
during which lignans could influence
foods or beverages containing at least
cell biology. It has been established Preserving a Youthful Appearance. As
0.4 grams per serving of plant sterols,
that the higher the intake of dietary your body ages, it becomes drier. Your
eaten twice a day with meals for a skin, hair, and eyes all lose their youthful
lignans, the higher the physiologic daily intake of at least 0.8 grams, as
lignan concentration in urine, blood sheen. In studies, Omega-3 fats have
part of a diet low in saturated fat and been shown to preserve skin, hair, and
plasma, and prostatic secretions. cholesterol, may reduce the risk of eye moisture.
The inference here is that the more coronary heart disease. Additionally,
dietary lignans ingested, the more phytosterols are widely used in Sustaining an Active Sex Drive. The
protection may be offered. Europe because of the protection they lignans in flaxseed oil help to promote
offer to the prostate. testosterone levels and thereby support
healthy libido.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure or prevent any disease.
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