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Hormone Replacement Therapy: B12 is the Energy Vitamin

February 3, 2020 By Constance Tambakis-Odom

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is critical for many women who suffer from severe menopausal symptoms. One side effect of can be the depletion of Vitamin B12 in the body which can affect one’s energy levels and moods. Let’s look at how this vitamin is used in the body and how standard levels can be maintained.

Vitamin B12 or methylcobalamin is also called the “energy vitamin.” It serves various functions in our body including synthesis of cells and DNA, cell metabolism, energy mobilization, red blood cell formation and regulation of overall body strength.

Why is Vitamin B12 Essential?

Our body cannot synthesize vitamin B12 on its own. That’s why it must be taken in the form of food or supplements to meet the body’s needs.

Functions of Vitamin B12

  • Maintains energy levels
  • Regulates mood swings
  • Regulates neuronal signaling
  • Improves memory and recognition
  • Sharpens mind and focus
  • Aids digestion
  • Regulates heart health
  • Promotes healthy skin
  • Synthesizes hormones
  • Adjust normal body functioning
  • Regulates all metabolic processes, especially methionine cycle at cellular level hence regulates energy and performance.
  • Protects the central nervous system against damage

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

  • Anemia (deficiency of red blood cells)
  • Restlessness
  • Tiredness
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Amnesia
  • Decreased focus and sharpness
  • Difficulty thinking
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Digestive problems
  • Joint pain (arthritis)
  • Abnormally sized RBC production

Vitamin B12 and Good Health

Vitamin B12 protects against damage to DNA and RNA; each cell uses vitamin B12 as a catalyst in the regulation of cellular processes. Vitamin B12 improves mood and causes the regular production of serotonin that is responsible for a happy mood and emotional health of the brain. Furthermore, it also stimulates immune functions, thus helping the body in the fight against harmful pathogens.

Natural Sources of Vitamin B12

Proteins are great sources of B12. These sources include: fish, meat (i.e beef/lamb/mutton), liver, poultry, eggs, milk, dairy products, and cricket protein is not only a good source of full-spectrum protein but is also rich in vitamin B12 as much as a salmon.

Vitamin B12 is usually less readily available in plant foods (fruits and vegetables). However, fortified breakfast cereals are a good option.

Vitamin B12 deficiency happens slowly, but its outcomes can be bad for health. One should maintain the standard level of vitamin B12 either via dietary intake or by using hormone replacement therapy to keep the mood, memory, energy levels, digestion, heart function, skin health, hormone production, and homeostasis in a perfect balance.

If you are on Hormone Replacement Therapy schedule an appointment to have your Vitamin B12 levels checked. Call Metro MediSpa at 888-637-7228 or 910-599-9925.

Decrease Abdominal Fat in Obese Men

November 4, 2019 By Constance Tambakis-Odom

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Obesity is a global problem. One of the major factors that regulate the proportion of fat in one’s body is the growth hormones that regulate fat break down, also known as lipolysis. These hormones hit their highest levels in one’s twenties. But their levels start declining with advancing age.

Trimming Fat in the Belly Area

Various GHPs or Growth Hormone Peptides become useful when someone is suffering from growth hormone insufficiency. This hormone replacement therapy can also be employed for rapid and efficient abdominal fat loss in obese men.  This oral therapy usually comprises Ipamorelin (CJC1295) and Oxandrolone. Let’s discuss both of these:

IPAMORELIN

Used initially as anti-paralytic medicine, Ipamorelin/CJC 1295 is now better known as a weight-loss treatment.

Ipamorelin works by stimulating the secretion of GHRH or Growth hormone-releasing hormone, which in turn enhances the human growth hormone yield.

Ipamorelin does not interfere with the regulation of the body’s natural hormones like cortisol, aldosterone, prolactin release; thus, it does not have any adverse side effects like increased hunger that other hormonal therapies do.

Ipamorelin/CJC 1295 benefits:

Fat Loss In Obese Men – The main advantage of using Ipamorelin/CJC 1295 is abdominal fat loss in 40-60 years old obese men. It augments the fat loss process call lipolysis and helps in improving overall health.

Gain Lean Muscle Mass – With enhanced lipolysis, ipamorelin gives a boost in metabolism in men, especially obese ones. This boost leads to lean muscle mass growth that helps in better health and physique in men.

Anti-aging Effects – The liver is responsible for the synthesis of IGF-1. This factor has a role in tissue regeneration and bone health. Ipamorelin augments IGF-1 synthesis and leads to:

  • Better bone strength
  • Healthy joints
  • Strong connective tissues 
  • Sleep regulation
  • Immunity boost
  • Stamina

OXANDROLONE

Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroidal medicine. It resembles the body’s natural hormones produced in men.

The main use of oxandrolone is for pain management caused by osteoporosis in obese men.

It is used in the recovery of lost body weight caused by surgical procedures, long-term infections, injury, or excessive corticosteroid drug use. Improves overall body structure in men. It helps in the restoration of tissues after severe burns.

Oxandrolone is an oral medication available in the form of tablets taken usually 2-4 times a day with food or with milk. Its dosage depends on one’s medical condition and therapeutic effects. Oxandrolone therapy is a short term treatment.

Scientific Research

A study on the abdominal fat loss in older obese men comparing ipamorelin and oxandrolone with testosterone replacement therapy.  The oxandrolone-ipamorelin treatment resulted in more significant fat loss in the abdominal, visceral, and thigh areas of obese men. The most prominent indirect effects were decreased cardiovascular risks due to weight loss.

Are you interested in rapid fat loss using hormone replacement therapy? Contact Metro MediSpa to schedule a consultation today. Call 888-637-7228 or 910-599-9925.

DHEA and Brain Health

October 22, 2018 By Constance Tambakis-Odom

Metro MediSpa hormone replacement therapyHormones are essential to the human body. They regulate body functions, protect our bodies from harm, and even improve digestion. Hormones are so crucial that even the nervous system and our brain health is compromised when some of them are lacking, especially a critical neurosteroid called DHEA.

DHEA stands for Dehydroepiandrosterone, it is the prohormone of testosterone and estrogens, and together with the sulfated variation (DHEA-S), it is the most abundant steroid in the body. DHEA is derived from cholesterol molecules and produced in the ovaries, testes, adrenal glands and brain. This hormone is abundant during youth and has a peak around the mid-twenties, which is mainly the reason why it has been regarded as the “anti-aging hormone.”

After DHEA levels start to drop, there’s no feedback mechanism to bring it back up, and the body begins to feel the effects around age 70. Since this molecule is a precursor sex hormone, it contributes to the declining hormonal profile from menopause and andropause, which is something that not only affects the body but the mind as well.
Sex hormones and DHEA as its precursor have a protective effect on the brain and the nervous system. They counter the deleterious effects of cortisol, which is called the “stress hormone,” and causes damage to the brain tissue, especially when we are older. As we age, the DHEA levels start to drop, and the cortisol levels stay the same. For this reason, we begin to experience an imbalance between harming cortisol levels and protective DHEA effects. Not having enough DHEA to make up for the peaks in blood cortisol causes damage to the hippocampus and may trigger neurodegenerative diseases.

Recent studies have found that, instead of being an inactive prohormone, DHEA has receptors in the nerve tissue. When binding to these receptors, they regulate the synaptic transmission by changing the way neurotransmitters behave. That’s why we commonly experience symptoms such as fatigue, foggy thinking, and decreased libido when there are low circulating androgens and DHEA in the organism.

DHEA is usually prescribed when androgen levels and blood DHEA-S are low. It is a type of replacement therapy that improves brain health and prevents some of the concerning signs and symptoms commonly related to aging. However, DHEA supplementation should be prescribed by a professional, and it is essential to monitor sex hormones during the first stage of the treatment.

For more information on hormone replacement therapy and DHEA contact Metro MediSpa at 888-637-7228 or 910-599-9925.

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Improve Bone Loss

April 9, 2018 By Constance Tambakis-Odom

Metro MediSpa hormone replacement therapyOsteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to break down and weaken. The condition often progresses showing no symptoms or pain. It is often discovered when weakened bones develop fractures in the hip or back causing chronic pain. The exact cause for osteoporosis is not known. However, in women, the disease is associated with reduced levels of estrogen during and after menopause. Bone loss may begin during early menopause which happens before age 45. After menopause, the rebuilding of new bone is overtaken by bone resorption (the process that transfers calcium from bone tissue to the blood).

Scientific studies show that accelerated bone loss is at its peak during the few years before and after a woman’s last period. Other factors that raise the risk of osteoporosis are a petite, thin body structure and heredity of the condition. During perimenopause and menopause, there are treatments that one can undergo to keep bones strong and healthy and minimize bone loss or osteoporosis. They include prescription medication, calcium and vitamin D supplements, weight-bearing exercises and hormone replacement therapy.

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Osteoporosis

Researchers believe that hormones such as estrogen play a significant role in bone health. It is why they recommend hormone therapy as a means to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women. Estrogen preserves calcium in the body and prevents bone resorption. Studies by endocrinologist Dr. Jerilynn Prior and other scientists show that progesterone may help in building bone, but some scientists have discovered otherwise.

The effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy in treating osteoporosis during perimenopause and menopause is uncertain. However, it is recommended for women:

  • In early menopause.
  • With low bone mass measured by a bone density test.
  • With a petite, thin frame.
  • With an osteoporosis family history.
  • With medical conditions linked to osteoporosis.

Some forms of hormone replacement therapy increase the risk of developing blood clots, breast cancer, gallbladder disease and high blood pressure. Consult a doctor to determine the suitability of this treatment.

For more information on hormone replacement therapy or to schedule an appointment for hormone screening, contact Metro MediSpa at 888-637-7228 or 910-599-9925.

Sex Improves Brain Function in Older Adults

February 5, 2018 By Constance Tambakis-Odom

Metro MedSpa testosterone therapyGood news for physically active seniors: recently, a study conducted by Oxford University found that adults who engaged in above-average levels of sexual intercourse scored higher in a series of cognitive tests. The research group selected 73 participants over the age of 50, both male and female, and subjected them to a survey addressing their well-being and frequency of sexual intercourse whether weekly, monthly or never. The cognitive tests gauged each participant’s verbal fluency with questions such as naming as many animals as possible in sixty seconds and their visuospatial abilities where they were asked to draw a clock face from memory and make copies of intricate designs. The study discovered that those who scored very highly in the cognitive scores were the most sexually active. The participants, however, performed equally well in their attention span, memory capacity, and language skills despite sex frequency.

Sex and Brain Function

The results of the study showed a link between an active sexual lifestyle and improved cognitive functions. Verbal fluency is one of the key areas that has demonstrated the health benefits of a vigorous sex life may be linked to Dopamine, a substance produced in the brain that plays a substantial role in cognitive function.

Scientists are venturing further into the relationship between vascular dementia and testosterone. Vascular dementia affects the control of executive functions. Low testosterone may be associated with vascular dementia. This connection is because if blood cannot flow to the brain, it may lead to the development of dementia. With this in mind, the studies that have been and continue to be conducted will shed some light on how sexual activity affects how the body functions and improves cognitive functions.

The misconceptions that older people do not have a sex life continue to be challenged through these studies. The positive impact of sexual activity in people over fifty is known and proves its relationship to well-being.

Since improved cognitive functionality has been associated with a healthier sex life, Testosterone Therapy to rectify low testosterone will reduce the risks of dementia, hence improving cognitive functioning of the brain.

For more information on testosterone therapy, contact Metro MediSpa at 888-637-7228 or 910-599-9925.

Is Stress in Your Life Causing Adrenal Fatigue?

October 23, 2017 By Constance Tambakis-Odom

Metro MediSpa adrenal fatigueThe adrenal gland is found just above the kidneys and is part of the human endocrine system.  This gland produces cortisol among other hormones. Cortisol, a steroid also known as the stress hormone, determines and influences how the body responds to stress. Under intense, stressful conditions the likelihood of insufficient production of this important hormone can lead to a condition called Addison’s disease.

The inadequate production of cortisol may lead to a person’s adrenal gland putting in an extra shift to help compensate for the shortfall. This overworking of the adrenal gland, especially in individuals who are under high physical, mental or emotional stress leads to adrenal fatigue. Difficulty waking up, body aches, protracted tiredness of the body and general weakness are some of the symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue. If left unchecked, adrenal fatigue could lead to lack of sleep, appetite and prolonged stress ultimately leading to depression. Other key symptoms that one may be suffering from Adrenal fatigue are: arthritis, difficulties in concentration, increased PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), lowered sex drive, muscle weakness, unexplainable salt cravings, and anxiety.

How to Remedy Adrenal Fatigue

For anyone experiencing the above signs and symptoms, Stress Stop is here for you. Stress Stop is a proprietary blend of teas and herbs that will aid the body in combating stress and remedy a malfunctioning adrenal gland. With the adrenal gland producing sufficient cortisol hormones to deal the highly stressful modern lifestyle adequately, Stress Stop may be all you need to bolster your health.

Metro MediSpa is committed to providing essential pharmaceutical grade supplements to aid in maintaining balanced health. Other products offered include; VitaBoost XL, a multi-vitamin supplement that helps in weight loss; Digesti Cleanse, a digestive system detox; JefFUEL Advanced Energy and Diet Formula; among others.

Contact Metro MediSpa today and get back that energy you’re lacking.  Call 888-637-7228.

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