“Healthy Aging: Strengthening Muscles, Boosting Immunity, and Replenishing Energy with HMB”

2023-04-29 03:00:00

When talking regarding a healthy body. being healthy It is definitely something that everyone wants to have. but as the age increases Our bodies naturally start to deteriorate. But it’s not that we can’t slow down the decline. care in terms of nutrition, diet and exercise It is important to pay more attention.

And one of the important nutrients in muscle maintenance like HMB is starting to become interesting and being searched for more information. Unlike other proteins, this nutrient HMB can help both build and slow down the breakdown of muscle mass (*1). different from protein in general that just build muscle mass But it doesn’t slow down the breakdown of muscle mass. Let’s see how important HMB is to muscles for the elderly.

HMB is important for muscles. and have educational results to support

HMB or its full name is beta hydroxy beta methyl butyrate. (Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) was developed in sports science. Studies in athletes have shown positive effects of HMB on enhancing recovery. and muscle strength (*2) And with the results of this study, HMB has been invented and developed to be an important ingredient in complete diets. To help promote the elderly to have a good quality of life through strong muscles for more than 27 years, with more than 120 clinical studies certifying results. (*3) There are no reports of negative effects from continuous HMB intake (*4,5). The optimal HMB dosage for muscle health is 1-3 grams per day.

Where can HMB be obtained?

HMB, although found in the body, decreases with age, stress and disease, so it needs to be supplemented with food. More than 10 glasses of whey protein are required*! (or 300 grams of whey protein), it’s difficult for us to eat that much whey protein each day. Especially the elderly who do not have strenuous activities. or as much energy as when young

*Calculated from 300 grams of whey protein to get 1.5 grams of HMB.
HMB 1.5 g is an approximate value when considering HMB exposure in the form of CaHMB.

3 nutritional tips towards the goal of good health for the elderly

1. strengthen the muscles as well HMB
   

   Get to know more regarding HMB, you can see that HMB is beneficial to the muscles and is very helpful for the elderly. in various activities that requires muscles to exert Emphasis on complete nutrition from the 5 main food groups, exercise. getting enough rest and supplemented with a complete diet containing HMB and a variety of proteins. It will contribute to the strength of the muscles. Because it both strengthens and slows down the decomposition of muscle mass. when the muscles are strong It gives us good immunity accordingly (*8)

   

2. Strengthen the immune system with FOS fiber along with various vitamins and minerals.
   

   – Dietary fiber FOS or fructooligosaccharides has more properties than general dietary fiber It is food for good microorganisms in the intestines. Strengthens good microorganisms Reduce pathogenic microorganisms Increases immunity to the body. Found in wheat, rye, onions, asparagus, chicory, bananas, soybeans, garlic, onions, tomatoes and root crops (*9).

   
   – Vitamin B complex In particular, B6 and B12 are important for a healthy immune response. They can be found in salmon, trout, beef, chicken, pork, eggs, yogurt, and cereals (*11).
   – iron Helps the normal functioning of the immune system. Found in red meat, green leafy vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower, mung beans, red beans and black sesame seeds (*10).
   – zinc Necessary for the development of immune cells and plays a key role in the inflammatory response. Zinc also protects body tissues from pathogens entering the body. It is found in meat and organs, oysters, poultry and fish (*10).
   – Vitamin C It is an important vitamin that plays a part in building a stronger immune system. because it will stimulate the function of white blood cells to work efficiently Found in various fresh fruits and vegetables (*10)
   – Vitamin D Help white blood cells fight off pathogens, which is an important part of the immune system. and reduce inflammation Which helps promote immune response. Found in oily fish such as sardines, trout, tuna, salmon, mackerel, etc. Egg yolk, milk (*10)

   

3. Fill your energy with sugar. and corn syrup
   

   – sugar It is a necessary component of food. because it helps replenish energy to the body Helps the body feel active, so should not cut sugar out of the meal. But should consume sugar in moderation.
   – corn syrup or corn syrup solid It is a sweetener that has been degraded from corn starch. Classified in carbohydrates which is the source of energy
   – Caution! Both Corn Syrup Solid and High Fructose Corn Syrup Solid are used in the market. The names may be similar. but completely different High Fructose Corn Syrup or High Fructose Corn Syrup Solid Contains glucose and fruccose. So it’s sweeter than normal corn syrup! risk of obesity and may affect blood sugar and insulin levels. Including abnormal metabolic system
   – Therefore, in the complete diet, ‘corn syrup’ is used, which has been researched to provide the nutrients and energy that the body needs. Especially for people who are at risk of not getting enough nutrients, the elderly, patients in the recovery period. hospitalized patients
   

Get to know each other quite well with HMB. At an increasing age every year, start taking care of your health. by strengthening the muscles strengthening the body’s immune system and replenish energy appropriately With food that completes 5 groups, keep exercising get enough rest And supplementing with a complete diet formula that contains HMB can reach the goal of being happy and healthy like never retirement.

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*refer

1. Deutz NE. Clin Nutr. 2013
2. Wilson J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2013
3. Wilson GJ, et al. 2008
4. Nissen S et al. J Nutr. 2000
5. Rathmacher JA et al. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr . 2004
6. Nissen SL, Abumrad NN. J Nutr Biochem. 1997
7. Kuriyan R, et al. Exp Gerontol. 2016
8. Nelke, Christopher et al. EBioMedicine. 2019
9. https://ejournals.swu.ac.th/index.php/pharm/article/download/3931/3897
10. https://www.bumrungrad.com/th/health-blog/september-2017/12-nutrition-for-elderly
11. https://mbrace.bnhhospital.com/%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9B%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5/

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