General Health Archives - Dan Hammer Health LTD

Eliminating Heart Disease Naturally Thru Nitric Oxide Therapy

Archive for General Health

Advanced Glycation End Products Cause You to AGE

Posted by Dan Hammer //

06/08/2021

Advanced Glycation End Products Cause You To Age

In the battle to slow the aging process you need to take aim at Advanced Glycation End products commonly referred to in the scientific community as AGEs.

There are two components involved in this process.

Proteins and Sugar.

Proteins are formed from amino acids. They are essential for life because they serve two critical roles.

First they provide structure for the body. One such structural protein is collagen, which accounts for approximately one third of your body’s total protein. It’s found in skin, muscles, organs, and vascular structures. Collagen provides elasticity and cohesion.

Second, proteins provide function in the form of enzymes that enable all life-sustaining chemical reactions to occur within your body.

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate. It provides needed energy for your cells. When properly controlled, proteins and sugars can interact without causing damage to the body.

However, as you age your structural proteins are damaged by a process known as glycation.

This process is an uncontrolled, non-enzymatic reaction between proteins and sugars. It significantly alters the structure and function of proteins.

A sugar molecule attaches itself to a protein molecule resulting in the formation of a non-functioning glycated protein called Advanced Glycation End products or AGEs. Research has implicated AGEs in most of the diseases associated with aging like:

Alzheimer’s Disease
Cancer
Heart Disease
Type II Diabetes
Kidney Disorders
Atherosclerosis
High Blood Pressure
Stroke
Visual Impairment
Skin Disorders

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

Is CoQ10 Critical For Good Health

Posted by Dan Hammer //

06/01/2021

Of all the supplements in the market, there are a few that are critical to your health. Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is one of them. This key nutrient has long been associated with heart health. New research shows how CoQ10 helps with the following:

Improves Metabolic Syndrome
Enhances Exercise Performance
Protects Your Heart Muscle
Increases Blood Flow
Increases Cellular Energy
Helps Reduce Inflammation
Protects Your Liver

CoQ10 is a coenzyme that helps facilitate the creation of energy for all cells.

Within every cell are mitochondria. Mitochondria are the batteries or power generators. They convert the stored energy of the nutrients you consume into an energy form that your cells can use to perform their function.

CoQ10 is a critical component in this process.

Without CoQ10 your cellular energy system will fail and your cells will not function properly.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

The pharmaceutical industry has observed this through the use of statin drugs. While statins do a great job in helping to lower your cholesterol, they interfere with your liver’s ability to create CoQ10 for your body. This has lead to an increase in congestive heart failure.

Fortunately, physicians are finally acknowledging this need for CoQ10. It’s reported that approximately 70% of cardiologists will prescribe CoQ10 for their heart disease patients. Read More →

L-Arginine and Nitric Oxide Helps Diabetic Health Issues

Posted by Dan Hammer //

05/22/2021

L-Arginine and Nitric Oxide Helps Diabetic Health Issues

From the research it’s clear that diabetics produce less nitric oxide, which may be a contributing factor in the following health concerns:

High Blood Pressure
Increased Risk for Heart Disease
Increased Risk for Stroke
Poor Kidney Function
Poor Wound Healing
Nephropathy
And Atherosclerosis

Today’s post is going to examine the question, “Can L-arginine and Nitric Oxide Address Multiple Health Issues in Diabetics?”

Now before we get started let’s get a clear picture on nitric oxide and L-arginine.

Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule created in your vascular system to help regulate circulation. It is a vasodilator, which relaxes the smooth muscle of the vascular wall.

This action improves blood flow. Improved blood flow helps to:

Bring blood pressure back into the normal range.

Reduces your risk for strokes and heart attacks.

And improves blood flow to the kidneys to help them function better.

Already three diabetic concerns have been addressed.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

L-arginine is a key amino acid that helps regulate 7 different metabolic pathways in your body. One pathway is the creation of nitric oxide. This means it’s a critical component for good cardiovascular health.

L-arginine is also needed for proper elimination of urea. And plays a key role in kidney function.

Here is a link to a PubMed article titled “L-arginine as a therapeutic tool in kidney disease.”

The proper combination of both L-arginine and nitric oxide helps to improve kidney function. Read More →

2 Primary Pathways for Nitric Oxide

Posted by Dan Hammer //

04/22/2021

In your cardiovascular system there are two primary pathways for the creation of nitric oxide. They are:

The Nitrate Nitrite Pathway
The Endothelial Pathway

Today we’ll examine each so that you can better understand how to harness the benefits of nitric oxide for improved cardiovascular health.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

Both of these pathways are valid for the creation of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule. It’s used by your vascular system to improve blood flow. This molecule has three primary benefits:

First is vasodilation, which relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels so that they expand. This improves the deliver of oxygen and nutrients. As well as aids in the removal of cellular waste. And, it can be a natural way to lower blood pressure back into the normal range.

Additionally, men cannot have an erection without nitric oxide so sexual health is also dependent on your nitric oxide levels.

Second, nitric oxide keeps blood platelet cells from sticking together, which naturally reduces your risk for strokes and heart attacks.

Third, nitric oxide helps to initiate repair mechanisms to keep the lining of your vascular system, what is call the endothelium, healthy and functioning.

Now, let me give you an overview of each pathway. Then at the end, I’ll give you my opinion on which pathway can benefit you the most. Read More →

Omega 3 Fights Metabolic Syndrome

Posted by Dan Hammer //

04/01/2021

New research shows how omega 3 fights metabolic syndrome.

Why is this important?

Because metabolic syndrome increases your risk for the following illnesses:

Type II Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Dementia
Cataracts
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

If you’re over 60 years old and live in the United States, then you’re 50% more likely to have metabolic syndrome, which increases your risk for these illnesses.

The term “Metabolic Syndrome” applies to anyone who has at least three of the following five metabolic disorders: Read More →

Top 5 Health Benefits of Pistachios

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/22/2021

Of all the consumable nuts available, my favorite is pistachios. Because of this I thought I would examine the top 5 health benefits of pistachios.

Ancient history records the consumption of pistachios as far back as 7,000 BC. Both the Queen of Sheba and Nebuchadnessar, the king of ancient Babylon, considered this nut a royal food. And when you examine its nutritional profile you can see why.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

One ounce of pistachios contains the following:

159 Calories
8 grams of Carbohydrate
3 grams of Fiber
6 grams of Protein
13 grams of Fat of which 90% are unsaturated
6% of the RDA for Potassium
28% of the RDA for Vitamin B6
21% of the RDA for Thiamine or Vitamin B1
41% of the RDA for Copper

This nutritional profile fuels the following 5 health benefits of pistachios. Read More →

Top 5 Health Benefits of Zinc

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/15/2021

Zinc is a key mineral for optimal health. Because of this we want to look at the health benefits of zinc.

This mineral is needed for proper immune function, wound healing, bone health, metabolism, and DNA synthesis.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

Because your body can’t produce or store it, zinc is considered an essential nutrient. This means you need a daily consumption of it through either diet or supplementation.

The normal RDI is 11 mg for men and 8 mg for women.

Because zinc is present in every cell, it’s the second most abundant trace mineral in your body. Needed for over 300 different enzymatic reactions, zinc helps with the following:

The production of more than 90,000 enzymes.
Repairs and strengthens proteins, especially hemoglobin.
Helps with digestion and absorption of calcium.
Responsible for transporting amino acids and magnesium through the cell membranes.
Important for proper blood flow and growth of new red blood cells.
Essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
Helps the body absorb magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamins B2 and B12.
And Zinc is a powerful antioxidant, which gives it anti-inflammatory properties.

That’s just a small sampling of the health benefits of zinc. Which brings us to the 5 key benefits. Read More →

Hydrolyzed Collagen Improves Joint and Skin Health

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/08/2021

If hydrolyzed collagen improves joint and skin health, then everyone over the age of 45 needs to know about this.

Why?

Because after the age of 45 our body’s ability to replenish collagen declines by about 1.5% per year.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

Collagen is the most prevalent protein in your body. It provides structural support and strength to many tissues, especially your skin and joints.

As you age you see and feel the effects of collagen not properly being replenished.

Skin loses its strength and elasticity resulting in wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin.

Joints become stiff and painful.

Scientists have broken this collagen down into three main groups: Read More →

Optimize Vitamin D Levels With Magnesium and K2

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/01/2021

I’ve written several articles on the importance of vitamin D. But I’ve never written about how to optimize vitamin D levels.

Given the recent studies showing how normal vitamin D levels help to reduce your risk for the CoVid19 virus, I thought it would be helpful to discuss how to optimize vitamin D levels.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

The main body of work in this area comes from research by GrassrootsHealth. Here are several statements that they have made regarding this issue:

“combined intake of both supplemental magnesium and vitamin K2 has a greater effect on vitamin D levels than either individually.”

“those taking both supplemental magnesium and vitamin K2 have a higher vitamin D level for any given vitamin D intake amount than those taking either supplemental magnesium or vitamin K2 or neither.”

“. . . 244% more supplemental vitamin D was needed for 50% of the population to achieve 40 ng/ml (100nmol/L) for those not taking supplemental magnesium or vitamin K2 compared to those who usually took both supplemental magnesium and vitamin K2.”

So what does all this mean if you want to optimize vitamin D levels in your body? Read More →

Health Benefits of Green Tea

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/22/2021

The health benefits of green tea are numerous. In fact, I did a Google search for health benefits of green tea and I found the following:

Can Aid in Losing Weight
May Help to Reduce the Risk for Cancer
May Reduce the Risk for Heart Disease
Can Help to Lower Blood Sugar Levels
Powerful Antioxidant
Supports Immunity
Supports Bone Density
Helps Protect the Skin from Aging
Protects Brain Health

It’s this last health benefit of green tea that I want to focus on. How green tea can be used to bolster and protect brain health.

If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:

In a 2019 article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Subjective Cognitive Decline — A Public Health Issue they showed the following statistics:

The subjective cognitive decline was 11.1% or 1 in 9 adults.
For adults in the age range of 45 – 64 it was 10.8% and 11.7% if you were over the age of 65
Men had a subjective cognitive decline of 11.3% where as for women it was 10.8%

And when they broke this out based on ethnicity the following was listed:

10.9% for Whites
12.8% for Blacks/African Americans
11.0% for Hispanics
6.7% for Asians and Pacific Islanders

Asians and Pacific Islanders range from 4 to 6% lower in cognitive decline when compared to others races.

So the question is why? Read More →