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tness enthusiast Karen Mullarkey. Feel the burn!30 Mentally Fit Your gym routine boring you

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HEROES37 We'll Never Give Up This month, we have three unique stories featuring individuals who

have overcome challenges such as obesity, diabetes and losing a

major BJJ ght, and they all cameout on top! Find out how!

IMAGE42 Serve It Up Everything you need to look hot and play smart on the tennis

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HEALTH17 Adult ADHD Many adults are dealing with

undiagnosed ADHD and asa result are experiencing nega-

tive consequences in their jobsand relationships. Find outmore about this illness andwhat to do about it.

COVER STORY 24 5 Ways To Boost Energy This month's cover model, a

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I’m excited to announce that Dr. Phil Harvey, the head of the ProductDevelopment Team at Max Muscle, has created the next product inthe MPRO Series: MiTOR! MiTOR has been designed to support theoptimal energy-producing functions of the mitochondria to power thebody. Don’t let this confuse you with typical “energy” products in themarketplace that are generally stimulants. MiTOR is not a stimulant, butrather supports the production of chemical energy within the body topower all living processes. MiTOR has been specially designed to workin conjunction with the MaxxTOR formula to help our customers achieveeven greater results. So, if you are one of the fortunate ones who haveDOUHDG\ EHQH¿WHG IURP 0D[[725 EH VXUH WR DGG 0L725 WR \RXU VWDFN WR

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We all want extra energy. Thesesimple steps often get overlookedon a daily basis, yet they caneasily boost your energy levelsdramatically.Make sure you drink plenty ofwater throughout the day. Wateris literally a miracle worker when it

comes to overall health and energy.It’s great for your digestive andcirculatory system. Your skin craveswater, especially if you live in the drywestern states. Weight-loss gurususually recommend daily intakeof water of at least ½ - 1 gallonthroughout the day. Fill up a waterbottle or jug every morning andsip it throughout the day. Don’t besurprised to see your energy levels

jump up quickly.Get in the habit of working out

daily. I like to start my day bygoing to the gym every morning. After a few weeks of going, itbecomes habitual and you feel badif you don’t go. You can also plana 20-minute walk daily. Right afterlunch is a great time to jump-startyour metabolism. Early afternoon isalso great, as it helps you head offthe afternoon blues while getting\RXU EORRG ÀRZLQJ 7KLV FDQ OHDGto a more productive afternoon,

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them. This will help you conquer theemergency cravings for a candy barwhen you feel famished before or afterlunch. These smaller energizing snackswill again lead to a faster and healthiermetabolic rate, which also increasesyour energy level.Cut back on soda and coffee. Whilethese drinks may give you a fast blastof energy, the overall net energy youhave will be less. These drinks tendto spike your energy levels for a shorttime and then you have an energy

crash that slows down your metabolicrate.Shop for low-calorie and low-sugar snacks. These days, we haveso many great products that are lowin sugar, calories and fat. They tastegreat and we can keep our blood sugarlevels from spiking and causing us tostore fat! Lower-calorie snacks withat least 8 grams of protein are greatalternatives.Get enough sleep. When you wakeup refreshed, you will think clearer

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TIPS FOR COPING WITH ADULT ADHDMany of the challenges we all face both in the workplace and at home are even more difcult for those with adult ADHD. Heresome tips from the experts for coping:• Choose your career wisely, advised David Sack, MD, psychiatrist and CEO of Elements Behavioral Health in California. “People w

ADHD have trouble with management jobs due to lack of organization and inability to sit still and focus. Yet they may be mmore successful at a job in sales or contracting, where they can move around and be in the moment.”

• Take advantage of technology, suggested Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, a Florida psychotherapist and author of four books on adultattention decit disorder. “Go as paperless as possible to reduce the clutter and help remind you of things,” she said. “Use yophone calendar and to do list, use apps for travel packing and shopping, use money management software, direct deposit andautomatic bill payment.”

• Enlist help, even if you have to hire someone to help with organization, light cleaning and necessary paperwork, said Dr. SarkisFriends can also help you manage impulsive behaviors by providing feedback about what they see and help you to practice mpositive behaviors.

• See a therapist, in addition to taking prescribed medications, said Dr. Sack. “Behavioral therapy is a cornerstone of ADHDmanagement. It can help with the frustration of living with the disorder, and with social skills training.”

• Break tasks down into small pieces. “Study or work on a difcult task for a half hour, then go outdoors and take a walk,”recommended Dr. Sarkis. “Exercise helps you to raise the brain chemicals you need to help you focus.”

television, for example. You’re itchingto do something else, so you have totalk on the phone while watching.” ADHD can wreak havoc in anadult’s life, contributing to job failure,PRQH\ PDQDJHPHQW GLI¿FXOWLHV WUDI¿Faccidents and marriage problems,among other issues, according to Dr.Sarkis. “Basically, there’s a big gapbetween ability and performance,” sheexplained. David Sack, MD, psychiatrist andCEO of Elements Behavioral Health inCalifornia agrees. “People with adult

ADHD are less successful than theirintelligence would predict,” he said.

“They have ongoing problems with notgetting work done on time, missingdeadlines, forgetfulness at a job or atschool – usually because they didn’tSD\ DWWHQWLRQ WR LQVWUXFWLRQV LQ WKH ¿UVWplace. At home, in a relationship, theymay even forget to pick up the kidsfrom school or child care.”

The good news, said Dr. Spencer, isthat adult ADHD can be diagnosed andtreated, both with medication and withbehavioral therapy. Beware, though, ofself-diagnosis. “There are lots of onlinetests you can take to see if you have

ADHD,” she said. “But it’s important totalk to a mental health professional, ahuman being, to have a dialogue about

your symptoms, so that you can betreated appropriately.”

Making the DiagnosisThese days, we’ve become accustomedto high tech tests, such as imaging,to help doctors make a diagnosis. Butwhile some research suggests that

$'+' LV FDXVHG E\ D GH¿FLHQF\ RIdopamine (one of the building blocksof norepinephrine), and other theoriespurport that those with ADHD have adifferent theta/beta brain wave ratiothan those without the disorder – thereis no biological test at this point thatcan conclusively diagnose the disorder,said Spencer. According to Dr. Spencer,the best way for a mental healthprofessional to diagnose adult ADHDis by conducting an interview with thepatient and his or her family members,using criteria from the “Diagnostic andStatistical Manual of Mental Disorders,”(DSM-5), published by the AmericanPsychiatric Association, a listing ofcertain symptoms that may be presentin those with ADHD. Because adult ADHD is believed to bea condition that has been present since

“People withADHD have to

work ve times ashard to get halfthe amount of

work done.”–Stephanie Sarkis, PhD

childhood, the diagnosis is fairly easyfor those who have been diagnosedpreviously. But In adults who weren’tdiagnosed with the disorder duringchildhood, it can be a little trickier, saidDr. Spencer. “We need to look back tomiddle childhood to identify symptomsthat may give us clues of ADHD.” This, she explained, may be done by

examining school records to identifygrades that were lower than might havebeen expected, or behavioral problems.

³:H DOVR WDON WR D VLJQL¿FDQW RWKHmaybe a spouse or a parent, who canhelp to identify both past and currentsymptoms that the person may notrecognize.” Sometimes, a diagnosis of adult ADHDmay come as a surprise, added Dr.Spencer. “Many times, people with adult

ADHD seek help for other problems thatgo hand in hand with the disorder, suchas anxiety or depression,” she explained. The best advice? If you have anysymptoms that are interfering with your

job or relationships for more than a brieftime, see a mental health provider, saidDr. Spencer. MS&F

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YOUR ENERGY Growing up I have always been veryactive. Dance and gymnastics were mylife from age 6 all the way through high

school. As a young adult I became an NFLCheerleader for the Arizona Cardinals, spent5 years on the team and received the honorof Pro-Bowl Cheerleader in 2005. While Iwas cheering, I was also going to school andworking part-time so it was important to keepmy energy up, but I always felt tired. Living onprocessed foods and energy drinks, I couldnever gure out why I always felt sluggish andzapped of energy. In 2007, I married myhusband, who is a personal trainer, and slowlyI began to learn from him how to modifymy eating and exercise habits. In 2013, I

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arms reach 90-degree anglesand you feel a good stretchthrough your chest, slowly

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hips forward.

Now that, my friends, is an intro to TRX training! If youare an athlete like myself and are looking to better yourperformance by increasing core strength, be sure andhit the TRX. There are numerous full body exercises youcan do with suspension training so don’t limit yourself,just make sure you keep good form. I work at least oneTRX exercise into my program every day I lift. Don’t bescared to try something different, you just might love theresults you get! I know I will be hitting the pool proudlysporting my abs this summer.MS&F



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Eight years ago, I was a good 80 pounds overweightwhen I walked into a gym offering Brazilian Jujitsu, anaggressive grappling art involving chokes, arm locksand throws. Ten minutes into the warm up, I wasalready utterly exhausted and in a good deal of pain.Two hours later, I literally crawled off the mat, nearlyhyperventilating, my gi soaked with sweat, my hair lookingas though I had just stepped from the shower.

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My belief is that the key to locating a seeminglyunlimited supply of energy and endurance has less to dowith exercise and diet, but rather with one thing and onething only: passion.

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One of the most coveted grapplingtournaments on the planet took placefrom May 29th - June 1st at the iconicBlue Pyramid in Long Beach, CA. TheIBJJF Worlds is aptly named as it literallybrings the best of the best in Brazilian Jiu

Jitsu from all over the globe. So it waswith months of training and preparationthat Max Muscle Fullerton (California)sponsored athlete Edwin Najmi enteredthe tournament.

FIGHT DAY Edwin is an elite level featherweight purplebelt who trains under multiple-time worldchampion Romulo Barral. Leading up to theWorlds, Edwin was a juggernaut in winningevery tournament he had entered. “I feltamazing, everything went right,” he said.

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the Worlds has won the absolute.

AN ABSOLUTE WIN “Losing my weight class was the worst feeling I’ve felt in mylife,” Edwin said. “The absolute wasn’t a thought as I was sofocused on my weight, and as a featherweight it’s tough tocompete with those huge guys. But after that loss I was sitting

there just devastated and thought to myself, ‘There is no wayI can wait one more year to have the chance to win a WorldChampionship.’ So I went on a mission, I signed up for theabsolute and fought with everything I had!” $IWHU ¿JKWLQJ ¿YH ¿JKWV LQ KLV ZHLJKW FODVV HDUOLGD\ (GZLQ QRZ IDFHG WKH PRQXPHQWDO WDVN RI ¿YH PRUabsolute. It’s a cliché, but sometimes one must fail in orderto succeed. Edwin took that frustration from his loss and let itORRVH RQ KLV FRPSHWLWLRQ +H VXEPLWWHG IRXU RI ¿YHLQFOXGLQJ D JRUJHRXV À\LQJ WULDQJOH LQ WKH ¿QDO WR¿UVW IHDWKHUZHLJKW WR ZLQ DQ $EVROXWH :RUOG 7LWO

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Gymkhana Time Trials, now called Autocross, where he ran the wheelsoff his grandpa’s ’67 pastel blue

Volkswagen Beetle. “Racing seemedto me the coolest thing in the world,”Kristian said. Not yet knowing he wanted to makeracing a career, Kristian served in theU.S. Army after high school, honoringhis country through two tours in Iraq.His time in the Army was challengingand rewarding at the same time, but asoften happens along the way, life threwhim a curve ball.

UNEXPECTED CHALLENGESDuring his second tour in Iraq, Kristianstarted having mysterious healthproblems. He wasn’t feeling rightDQG \HW FRXOGQ¶W SXW KLV ¿QJHU RQwhat exactly was wrong. He had anunquenchable thirst and he constantlyhad to go to the bathroom. Eventually,he went to the hospital and the doctorsran tests. When the doctors told himhe was diabetic, he was devastated.Kristian said, “Not because of the

lifestyle changes that were aheadof me, but because when I was a

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By Jackie Classen• Photos by David Selovin (DavidSelovin.com)

Picture this: it’s a hot, humid, dustysummer day – temperatures close to 100degrees – all this elite athlete can seeat this moment is what is directly in front

of him and that is limited in itself by allthe safety gear he must wear. With eyesalert, he is focused on the competition –where are they, what are they going todo? He sits with muscles primed, reexessharp and virtually all energy focused onone task: using his incredible strength tocontrol the high-powered machine at hishands. A machine that will be tearingaround a track at speeds of 180 miles perhour with 2G’s of pressure on every turn,constantly juggling with the competitionfor position against a eld of other skilledathletes. This elite athlete might not bewhat you expect, but as a professionalrace car driver in the IndyCar USF2000Series and the Formula Lites sanctioned bySCCA Pro Racing, Kristian Aleixo, fromTacoma, Washington knows rst handwhat it takes physically to compete atthe top levels in his eld. His dream is tocompete in the Indy 500 and he knowswhat it will take to get there. He alsoknows what tremendous strength it takesto control his car and endure the difcultconditions of racing and he trains hard toprepare his body for these demands. Heknows what it takes to lay it all on the line.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGSKristian has been laying it all on theline on a track since he was 16 yearsROG DQG ¿UVW IHOO LQ ORYH ZLWK UDFLQJin the humble beginnings of the

“Racing seemed tome the coolest thingin the world.”

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sophomore in high school my motherdied suddenly of diabetes. She justwent into a diabetic coma one day anddidn’t wake up. I thought I was given adeath sentence.” Forced to reevaluate his life with adiagnosis of Type I Diabetes, Kristiandid a lot of soul searching. “I put therest of my life into the context of ‘I

have this disease that could kill me’ andI decided that I needed to do thingsthat made me really feel alive,” hesaid. “I recognized that was what I feltlike when I was driving that car. And Idecided then that I wanted to do thisbut on a bigger scale.” Kristian said he refused to succumbto the disease like his mother soWUDJLFDOO\ GLG +H ¿JXUHG RXW ZKDW KHneeded to do to deal with the diseaseand then back to being productive withhis life.

TURNING POINT It was at this point in his young life thatKristian recognized that if he was goingto deal responsibly with his Type IDiabetes and follow his dreams he wasgoing to have to manage his nutritionand health. This was when I “decidedI better get to it,” Kristian said. “Iattacked it.”

TRAINING LIKE A PROKristian not only spends hours a daytraining on the track, he also worksdirectly to support his sponsors, markethis brand and manage his health. Hetrains extensively in the gym. Thisrequires 100 percent dedication anddiscipline. In the gym, Kristian must focus oncore development and arm strengthtraining. The amount of strengthrequired to race at this level is amazing.Kristian said, “Did you know that a

driver’s reaction time is equivalent tothat of a Major League hitter swingingat a 95 mph fastball, his heart rateis just two beats shy of an Olympicswimmer during the 1,000 meter?” Because of his Type I Diabetes,Kristian has to carefully managehis nutritional needs and focuseson a healthy mix of protein andcarbohydrates. This gives his bodythe fuel it needs to perform as theelite athlete he is in the same way hisracecar has to be properly maintainedand managed with fuel.

“Turning a wheel faster than AlbertPujols swings a bat, maintaining theheart rate of an Olympiad for hours andwrestling with a Silverback in a cagetakes the hardcore conditioning to beexpected of any professional athlete,and I for one, take my training veryseriously,” Kristian said.

TIPS FROM THE PRO1. Planning is essential. If you havea meal game plan already in place,you are less likely to grab whateveryou can get your hands on.

2. Prepare your own food as oftenas possible. This is the only true wayto control what’s going in. Also, if youcan, set aside a day or few hours oneday a week and pre-package yourmeals for the next 7 days.

3. Hydrate. Too many of us are being

active with less than optimal hydration.Studies show that even being just5 percent below target has effectsthat could wreak havoc on the body’sfunction and performance!

4. Keep a journal of what youingested and how it made you feel.Read it back at the end of the day.

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that in the end it will be worth it! MS&F

“I put the rest of my life into the context of ‘I have thisdisease that could kill me’ and I decided that I needed to

do things that made me really feel alive.” – Kristian Aleixo




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overweight. Natalie’s weight had steadilyincreased since her early 20s, and much ofthat could be attributed to a lack of activityand excessive eating and drinking. Shecouldn’t believe it when the scale topped outat 196 pounds. When her son started gettingteased for his weight Natalie knew it wastime to make tness a priority in their home.

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pancake mix)• 1cup Unsweetened Almond or Coconut Milk

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Whisk all the ingredients together. Scoop onto a LOpreheated, un-greased, nonstick pan. Cook about 1on each side.

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NUTRITIONALINFORMATIONPER SERVING Serving size: 1 “power bitCalories: 43Fat: 0.3g

Saturated fat: 0.0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 140mgCarbohydrates: 9.6gFiber: 0.5gSugars: 4.7gProtein: 0.7g

According to the International Association of Sports Sciences, exercise fallsinto two key categories: anaerobic and aerobic, with aerobic exercise involvingmore endurance type activities such as long distance rowing, skating, cross-countryskiing, jogging and long-distance swimming. Regular exercise in any form requiresthe support of good nutrients to replace needed glycogen stores and repair muscle.When it comes to aerobic endurance sports, focus on nutrients that can providea positive energy balance and help retain muscle mass both during and afterexercising.

For sustained energy during an endurance workout, eat smaller quantities ofslow-releasing carbs and natural sugars. Energy bars can be effective during aworkout, but read labels carefully and avoid bars with unnatural sweeteners. Post-workout, focus on protein such as chicken breasts or make turkey burgers and skipthe bread, serving instead in lettuce cups with brown rice, quinoa or barley.

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Heat a deep saucepan over medium high heat. Add ¼cup of the amaranth and stir until most of the seedshave popped. Remove popped seeds from the pan andrepeat with the remaining seeds.

In a separate saucepan, heat molasses over mediumhigh heat until it reaches a soft boil. Insert a candythermometer and softly boil the molasses until itreaches 225 degrees. Stir in amaranth, orange zest anddried cherries. Scrape onto parchment paper and allowto cool until mixture is partially set, about 5 minutes.Scrape about 1 heaping tablespoon and roll into a ball.Allow to rmly set; then store in an airtight container ina cool, dry place.

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FOOD FOCUS By Rochelle Marapao

People today are busier than ever before. With thedemands of careers, families, relationships and hobbies, mostof us are running on fumes just to keep up. Luckily, energy

drinks are available everywhere to provide that boost of energyneeded to get through the day and perform when it counts.

The History of Energy DrinksThroughout history, people have used various beverages tofeel that extra burst of energy. During that time, trends havechanged from tea to coffee to soft drinks and back again. But,

just as people have long sought out drugs more powerful thancaffeine, they now seek soft drinks with additional energy-boosting chemicals.

Enter energy drinks. From 2008 to 2013, the energy drinkmarket grew 60 percent, totaling $12.5 billion in U.S. salesin 2013. In fact, according to the “Energy Drinks and Shots:Market Trends in the U.S.” report, sales of energy drinks and

shots will grow to $21.5 billion by 2017, driven by continuedeconomic recovery, expansion in retail distribution and strongpotential in new product development. But despite the market’s recent explosion, energy drinks

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– when launched in 1886. The soft drink carries that historyto this day – the company’s name, “Coca-Cola” is derivedfrom the ingredients: the coca plant from which cocaineis derived and the kola nut, the source of caffeine. Coca-&ROD¶V IRXQGHU XVHG ¿YH RXQFHV RI FRFD OHDI SHU JDOsyrup, but it was reduced to a tenth of that in a later recipe.Cocaine was removed from Coke in 1903.

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give you an extra burst of energy. As itturns out, most of that “energy” comesfrom two main ingredients: sugar andcaffeine. A typical energy drink cancontain up to 80 mg of caffeine (aboutthe same amount as a cup of coffee).By comparison, a 2011 study found thatthe average 12-ounce soda contains 18to 48 mg of caffeine.

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students, athletes and anyone else whowants an extra energy kick.Here are some of the ingredients

found in popular energy drinks andwhat they do to the body:

Ephedrine A stimulant that workson the central nervous system. It isa common ingredient in weight-lossproducts and decongestants, but therehave been concerns about its effects onthe heart.

Taurine A natural amino acidproduced by the body that helps

regulate heart beat and musclecontractions. Many health expertsDUHQ¶W VXUH ZKDW HIIHFW LW KDV DV D GULQNadditive.

Ginseng A root believed by someto have several medicinal properties,including reducing stress and boostingenergy levels.

B Vitamins A group of vitamins thatcan covert sugar to energy and improvemuscle tone.

Guarana Seed A stimulant that comesfrom a small shrub native to Venezuelaand Brazil.

Carnitine An organic acid that helpssupply energy for muscle contractions.

Inositol A member of the vitamin Bcomplex (not a vitamin itself, becausethe human body can synthesize it) thathelps relay messages within the cells inthe body.

Ginkgo Biloba Made from the seedsof the ginkgo biloba tree thought toenhance memory. Although the manufacturers claimthat energy drinks can improve yourendurance and performance, many

health experts disagree. Any boost youget from drinking them, they say, issolely from the sugar and caffeine. Caffeine works by blocking theeffects of adenosine, a brain chemicalinvolved in sleep. When caffeine blocksadenosine, it causes neurons in theEUDLQ WR ¿UH 7KLQNLQJ WKH ERG\ LV LQan emergency, the pituitary gland

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is a stimulant, consuming a lot of itcan lead to heart palpitations, anxietyand insomnia – it can also make youIHHO MLWWHU\ DQG LUULWDEOH &DIIHLQH LV DOVRa diuretic and causes the kidneys toUHPRYH H[WUD ÀXLG LQWR WKH XULQH ZKLFKOHDYHV OHVV ÀXLG LQ WKH ERG\ VR GULQNLQJan energy drink while exercising canEH GDQJHURXV 7KH FRPELQDWLRQ RI WKHdiuretic effect and sweating can beseverely dehydrating.

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Watermelon is packed withL-citrulline, an essential amino acidthat helps to prevent/reduce musclesoreness and improve recovery time

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SLEEP MORE. Plan your life around your sleep schedule to get as much sleep aspossible. Getting enough rest is the very bestway to slow aging and feel great, and thereis nothing more powerful as a good night’ssleep!

DRINK WATER! We all need to consumea minimum of eight glasses of water dailyto hydrate our bodies. If we are even a littledehydrated, our metabolism can slow downup to 3 percent! If you think water is tooboring, ll a large pitcher full of cold water

and add slices of lemons, limes or oranges tomake it more appealing so you’ll drink more!



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Dairy Products May Be Most Effective inTargeting Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)

MetS is characterized by obesity, dyslipidemias, hypertension and hyperglycemand impacts 34 percent of the U.S. adult population. Nutrition scientists at theUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs evaluated data from epidemiological studies andclinical interventions suggesting that one or more dairy components might directlMetS parameters. Researchers found that calcium reducesbody weight by modulating vitamin D concentrations inplasma and activating genes involved in fatty acid synthesis

and reducing those involved in lipolysis. Peptides present inmilk have been associated with blood pressure reductions.BCAAs may increase post-prandial insulin secretionand regulate plasma glucose levels, and leucine, anabundant amino acid in milk, may be responsiblefor decreased plasma glucose through modulation ofmTOR. Through different proposed mechanisms, dairynutrients may target all components of MetS. (Dugan CE,Fernandez ML. Yale J Biol Med. 2014 Jun 6;87(2):135-147). MMSN Featured Product: MaxPro

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Phosphatidic Acid(PA) SignicantlyImproves MuscleHypertrophy, LeanBody Mass andMaximum Strength

In this landmark study, topsports science researchers atthe University of Tampa set outto compare the effects of PA tostimulate mTOR signaling andits ability to augment resistancetraining-induced changes in bodycomposition and performance.Trained subjects consumed either750 mg PA daily or placebo andeach took part in an 8 weekperiodized resistance trainingprogram. Results showed that PAVLJQL¿FDQWO\ LQFUHDVHG OHDQ ERG\mass (+2.4 kg), cross sectionalarea (+1.0 cm), and leg pressstrength (+51.9 kg) over placebo.Researchers concluded that PAVLJQL¿FDQWO\ DFWLYDWHV P725 DQGVLJQL¿FDQWO\ LPSURYHG UHVSRQVHV LQskeletal muscle hypertrophy, leanbody mass and maximal strengthto resistance exercise. (Joy JM,Gundermann DM, Lowery RP, etal. Nutr & Metab. 2014;11:29 doi:10.1186/1743-7075-11-29). MMSN

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Related MetabolismScientists at University of California, Davis set out to evaluate theeffects of PQQ on mitochondrial energy-relatedmetabolism. Two studies were conducted thatincluded 10 subjects (5 females, 5 males) eachtaking PQQ administered as a daily dose.PQQ supplementation resulted in signicantantioxidant function (TBAR) and decreases inindices of inammation (C-reactive protein,IL-6, and urinary methylated amines, andN-oxide) consistent with enhanced mitochondria-related functions. All standard clinical indices

were normal. The data are among the rst tolink systemic effects of PQQ to correspondingmitochondrial energy-related metabolic effects inhumans. (Harris CB, Chowanadisai W, MishchukDO, et al. J Nutr Biochem. 2013 Dec;24(12):2076-84 . MMSN Featured Product: MiTOR



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