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When you hear the word chia, you might just think of Chia Pets, those silly red clay pots that look like llamas or presidents who grow green fur after you water them for a while. Well, those joke presents (admit it, youve bought several) do indeed use chia seeds to grow the green hair. But did you know that chia seeds can do some really beneficial and important things for your health? Read on, pardner!

Chia seeds are the seeds of a Central American desert plant called Salvia hispanica (the green and more common kind) or of a North American variety called Salvia columbariae (the golden chia). The first time we hear of chia seeds in history is in records of European explorers who recorded the fact that they were a staple of the diet of the Aztecs. The plant is related to mint.

Chia Seeds are a GREAT Source of Omega-3s!

In more recent years, weve discovered that chia seeds are a very good source of omega-3 fatty acid, which plays an important role in our bodys metabolism and studies have also shown omega-3 has beneficial effects on our mental health, too. Chia seeds are a great source of dietary fiber as well, with some 10 grams of fiber for every ounce of seeds. They also contain significant amounts of zinc, calcium, magnesium, and iron.

Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants, which many anti-aging researchers credit with helping to prevent the damage caused by free radicals in our bodies, which many believe are a major factor in aging. Theres also evidence that a diet that includes chia seeds can reduce chronic inflammation in some sufferers, without harming the bodys ability to produce inflammation when it is really necessary to fight off microbial invaders.

You might be surprised to learn, too, that a one-ounce serving of chia seeds contains almost 6 grams of protein. That makes them around 14% protein, making them one of the most protein-rich plant foods out there.

Chia Seeds Have Tons of Vitamins and Minerals

That same one-ounce serving has zero sugar, more than 13 grams of complex carbohydrate, 8.5 grams of fat (more than half of which are omega-3s), and gives your body a little over 130 calories of energy. Trace elements abound in an ounce of chia seeds, as well: 27% of the recommended daily intake of phosphorus; 30% of the recommended daily intake of manganese; 30% of the recommended daily intake of magnesium; 18% of the recommended daily intake of of calcium. That calcium number is really impressive gram for gram, chia seeds contain  ore calcium than dairy products so! And each zippy little chia seed ounce also delivers significant amounts of vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2 as well. Heres the takeaway message: Chia seeds give you a huge helping of nutrition with a proportionately small helping of calories, a combination that is very hard to beat!

Some research suggests that chia seeds, when added to a healthy diet, can reduce some factors for cardiovascular disease: lowering blood pressure, triglycerides, and bad cholesterol (while at the same time increasing your good cholesterol).

Chia seeds are also known to feed the friendly bacteria in your intestines, and maintaining healthy digestive flora is, as doctors increasingly acknowledge, very important for human health.

And get this studies have found that chia seeds improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control for some diabetics, tending to stabilize their blood sugar levels after eating; in addition several studies report that eating bread with chia seeds added to or baked int it lowers the rise in blood sugar after meals that is experience by many people, including diabetics.

Diversify Your Diet With Both Chia Seeds AND Sprouts

And you dont have to restrict yourself to eating the seeds alone, either: chia sprouts are edible and texture-rich additions to many dishes including sandwiches, soups, salads, and as a garnish to almost anything. They have essentially the same benefits and nutrients as the seeds.

Chia seeds and sprouts have a subtle flavor that many people like. But if youre the kind of person who likes bold tastes, you might want to add a little bit of spices in chia dishes so that the flavor better harmonizes with the already-rich texture for your palate.

Chia seeds can be popped into your mouth raw, just like candy and a whole lot better for you! Or try spreading the raw seeds on vegetable dishes, cereal, or oatmeal. Or mix a few in with your smoothies for an extra flavor and texture boost. Chia seeds absorb water and other liquids easily, and so can be made slightly or greatly softer, depending on how long theyre exposed to liquid and the thickness of the liquid itself. So experiment and find our what texture you prefer. In fact, unless the chia seeds are certified organic, its a good idea to soak or rinse them before eating to remove any traces of chemicals, fertilizers, or other non-chia material.

Chia Seeds: An Egg Replacement for Vegans

And heres a great cooking tip for vegans: Soak the seeds in water, then mix, until the resultant solution is semi-solid and gelatinous-looking then use the result as an egg substitute in most any recipe. Yum! (In fact, chia seeds with their high protein and calcium levels are particularly good for folks on a plant-based diet or health-conscious people who just want to rebalance their diets to decrease animal-based foods.)

Chia seeds do tend to absorb liquids easily, soaking up up to 12 times their weight, and will increase in size dramatically when they do so. So, if you are a person who has difficulty swallowing, or who has a narrow throat opening, avoid swallowing a lot of dry chia seeds and then drinking afterward. Pre-soaking the seeds for five or ten minutes avoids this risk.

Chia seeds are widely available in local grocery stores and online, and they are very easy to prepare if you decide to prepare them at all! With their high nutrient profile, and low-calorie/low-fat footprint, Chia seeds are truly a superfood, and theyre one that most of us would benefit from having in our diet, if were not eating them already.

If you’re on the fence about human growth hormone therapy because of the idea of daily injections, then we have great news for you! Novo Nordisk has developed a weekly injection treatment program that is just as effective as the daily injections, greatly reducing treatment burden for adult patients with HGH deficiency. Most people hate the idea of needles but add to that the daily use of needles – ugh, what a drag. Only having to inject once a week is much easier to handle for most people.

The key to the once-weekly HGH treatment protocol is a newly-developed HGH derivative that is long-acting, called somapacitan. When somapacitan was compared to the standard daily HGH injections, the benefits were still the same, as published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. For example, long-acting HGH sompacitan was shown to improve truncal and visceral fat and lean body mass in a similar capacity as daily growth hormone treatment in adult patients.

Researcher Gudmundur Johannsson, MD, PhD, stated, “The improvements were maintained at 86 weeks and treatment was well tolerated, with no unexpected safety concerns. Somapacitan may provide an alternative to daily GH treatment for adults with GH deficiency, with the need for less-frequent injections expected to reduce burden of treatment and cause less interference with daily life.”

Improve Body Composition with Somapacitan

Now, down to the nitty-gritty of the research. In this trial, that spanned across 17 countries (!), the scientists analyzed data from 301 adults that were diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, either as adults or children. Each patient was randomly assigned either once-weekly somapacitan, daily HGH or once-weekly placebo for 34 weeks total. After the 34 weeks, there was an “open-label” 52 week extension period were 272 of the patients opted to continue treatment with somapacitan or daily HGH injections. Those receiving the placebo were switched to somapacitan and patients who were on the daily HGH were randomly assigned to continue daily HGH or switch to somapacitan.

The data collected focused on body composition parameters. Measurements were taken at baseline (beginning of trial) and at the end of each treatment period.

As for the results, after 34 weeks, it was found that the patients who were on somapacitan experienced a mean 1.06% reduction in truncal fat (abdominal fat) compared to a 0.47% increase in the placebo group. In addition, those who were on somapacitan also showed improvements in visceral fat (fat around the organs in the abdominal area), lean body mass and IGF-1 levels. The improvements in body composition were maintained at the end of the extension period for both groups who were not on the placebo. No adverse side effects were reported.

Daily HGH Injections are a Barrier for Many Patients

HGH deficiency is a chronic condition, affecting millions of adult men and women across the United States every year. The need for treatment is on the rise. Johannsson knows that having to inject GH every day is a burden to many patients and many patients do not stay on track with their injection protocol, leading to issues.

“A once-weekly GH treatment alternative could reduce the burden of treatment, leading to improved adherence and may lower the barrier to initiating and continuing replacement therapy.”

More studies are being conducted to ensure the efficacy and safety of somapacitan, including trials with children who suffer from GH deficiency or idiopathic short stature. Stay tuned for further news regarding somapacitan and the roll-out of weekly HGH injections on the market.

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Over the last generation, researchers have contributed considerable insights into what we should be eating and why. As we learn more about how the human body works and how it interacts with what we eat, a lot of the old dogma is falling by the wayside.

Unlike the eighties and nineties, low-fat diets are no longer in vogue. Furthermore, we've become far more aware of the negative impacts of processed sugars and carbohydrates. While we should use consideration when choosing the fats that we include in our diet, it's become clear that added sugars and simple carbs are the real enemies when it comes to health and hormone balance. It's even believed that the villainization of fat may be contributing to lower Testosterone Levels.

Researchers from the Universities of Worchester and Coventry teamed up to analyze some recent studies to determine how dietary fat impacts Testosterone Levels. Kexin Wu focused on statistical analysis while clinical nutritionist Joseph Whittaker interpreted the data. Based on this analysis, they believe that diets low in fat reduce Testosterone in males. This clinical survey appeared in a recent edition of the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Effects of High-Fat vs. Low-Fat

In all, the studies explored the effects of fat on the diet of 206 male participants, all of which had Testosterone Levels in the normal range. Some of the men were initially put on a low-fat regimen, while others were first placed on a high-fat diet. The high-fat diet was usually 40% fat, while the Low-Fat Diet was around 20% fat.

After two to ten weeks (depending on the study), the participants were switched to the opposite diet. In both cases, a Low-Fat diet had a suppressive effect on Testosterone, leading to a 10-15% drop in Serum Testosterone.

Whittaker is confident in the results but believes more targeted research is necessary to give strength to general health recommendations. On the other hand, it does lead him to suggest that men with borderline or moderate Low-T should consider experimenting with healthy fats to boost Testosterone (with the approval of a doctor).

He believes that it's possible to boost Testosterone Levels by around 60 ng/dL by adjusting fat intake. More severe Testosterone Deficiency will require additional lifestyle changes or medical intervention to rectify.

Better Health and More Fat with the Mediterranean Diet

For people interested in living healthier and boosting Testosterone, the Mediterranean Diet can provide real and proven results. This diet involves increased intake of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat while limiting unsaturated fat and avoiding trans-fats. In the United States, current recommendations suggest that 20-35% of calories come from fat. This study and others like it suggest aiming for the high end of this recommendation, if not going a bit beyond.

Research shows that a diet loaded with healthy fats, whole grains, veggies, and fruits can boost Testosterone, improve heart health, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Saturated fats also appear to increase Testosterone, but they also contribute to an unhealthy increase in cholesterol.

Olive oil should be preferred over butter because olive oil is superior at increasing Testosterone and helping the heart. Other great options for good fats include eggs, fatty fish, nuts, avocados, poultry, and dark chocolate.