Monday, August 27, 2007

Metabolism with Selenium

Losing weight still seems to be the goal for many people, as we go through the business of the day. It tends to be easy for the few and a great hassle for others.
There is general knowledge that your thyroid gland serves as a thermostat for your metabolism. It has a direct impact on how fast and how efficiently your body burns excess fat. By far the most active of your thyroid hormones is called T3. However your body can't manufacture enough T3 unless it has sufficient selenium. Many people are chronically deficient in this important nutrient.
Mannatech's Optimal Health Products do contain selenium and can be the perfect platform for a lifetime glyconutrient wellness program.
There are a few simple steps you can make to start losing that weight. Research indicates that your body's metabolic rate increases by about 10% after you eat a meal or snack. Now there's evidence that as little as five minutes of moderate exercise (like walking) can help double that metabolic boost. By exercising after eating, you actually pull more oxygen into your body. In a sense, that helps your food burn hotter - with fewer calories being available for fat storage.
That sounds like a wonderful tip and easily achieved.
Cells communicate to satisfy a range of critical life needs including nutrition, inner cleansing and support for our bodies during movement and exercise. Sam Caster, founder of Mannatech, the leader in glyconutrients, gives support for the immune system facilitating cell-to-cell communication. Their formulation of antioxidants and glyconutrients helps underpin our bodies' natural ability to protect against oxidative stress.