In Episode 3 of the The Naru FastCast we bring you audio and video this week! In episode 3 Dave and Josh cover how sitting is ruining our health, menopause and muscle loss.
Dave takes a dive into the world of collagen, menopause, muscle loss and why we need to maintain muscle mass throughout our life.
Why supplement with Collagen?
Collagen is protein molecules made up of amino acids. It provides structural support to the extracellular space of connective tissues. Due to its rigidity and resistance to stretching, it is the perfect matrix for skin, tendons, bones, and ligaments.
The reason why we don’t make optimal amounts of glycine is because glycine synthesis in the body is not regulated by its demand. So women in menopause can lose up 30% of their collagen in the first 5 years of peri-menopause.
There is a ‘weak link in metabolism’ when it comes to glycine biosynthesis as the body only makes 3 grams a day, irrespective of this period of collagen deficit that women can face. Therefore it is critical to obtain collagen through your diet and supplementation to reach your 15 grams a day.
Yes, there are all of the physical changes that occur with menopause, but apart from the symptomatic effects such hot flushes etc, there is so much change going on under the surface that can have lasting effects way past the menopause ends.
Dave also dives into the importance of lean muscle mass in glucose regulation and that muscle also burns 2-3 times more calories than fat mass, making it very beneficial for weight loss.
Josh dives deep into a paper from Cornell University Department of Ergonomics, that shows up to 90% more pressure is put on your back when you sit versus when you stand.
Sitting for long periods can start a cascade of events in the core and legs that results in many problems.
When sitting for an extended period, the hip flexors are in their shortened position, which can prevent the glutes from firing, making them weak, and also causing the hamstrings to overwork.
This can results in anterior pelvic tilt and cause the abdominal muscles to become under activated, which will make the pelvis tilt even more.
On average, an adult human head weighs approximately 5.4kg.
For every inch you move your head forward, the weight of your head will increase by 4.5kg per inch. This means that if your head is positioned 3 inches further forwards than it should be, it can weigh up to 18kg more.
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