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How to Avoid Unwanted Weight Gain After 50

5/25/2021

 
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Did your 50th birthday bring the gift of some unwanted pounds?  Are you struggling to stay on top of your weight, even though you're not eating any more than you used to?  Is it becoming harder to maintain the size and shape you were in before you turned 50?
 
If you answered yes to any of the above, you're not alone.  As you age, a variety of changes take place in your body that make it increasingly difficult to manage your weight.  Your metabolism slows down, hormone levels decrease, and your total body fat tends to increase as your ratio of muscle to fat shifts.


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Selenium:  The Multitasking Mineral Your Body Needs

5/11/2021

 
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When it comes to essential nutrients that your body needs for optimal health, selenium is a true workhorse and multitasker.  It plays a role in a variety of functions throughout your body, supporting good health and well-being in many different ways.
 
Selenium is a trace mineral, which means your body only contains a tiny amount of it.  You probably have a grand total of less than 1mg of selenium in your body, most of which is contained in your liver, kidneys, pancreas, and thyroid gland. 

In men, selenium is also found in the testes and the seminal vesicles, the glands that produce most of the components that make up semen.  This makes selenium an especially important nutrient in men's health, as it supports fertility by improving sperm production and sperm motility.


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