Jason Clark

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Jason's passion for health, nutrition, and fitness began when he began to make personal changes nearly 10 years ago. Since then, he has added several certifications and began graduate studies in Public Health. He specializes in a coaching style to help others realize and reach their goals. He believes in self-actualization which means to cultivate oneself and express one's true self.



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    Jason Clark answered:
    How do my muscles change as I age?

    For many people, muscle mass declines as we age and some authors have reported that fat infiltrates the muscles as they age. However, a new study shows that long-term intense exercise preserves muscle mass, strength, and prevents fat infiltration. With prolonged intense exercise, people can not only

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    What are the health risks of processed meats?
    Processed meats increase the risk heart disease and diabetes. Twenty studies and over a million participants show that the risks increase by 42% and 19%, respectively. The study, published by the American Heart Association, can be found at http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/121/21/2271.full.pdf ...  Full Post
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    Are there other nutrients that enhance the absorption of iron?

    Onions and garlic increase the absorption of iron and zinc from grains. Onions and garlic are sulfur compound-rich spices. The absorption rate increased from nearly 10% to over 73% when garlic and onion were added. Less than a slice of onion or a clove of garlic is needed to get the benefits. Adding

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    Recently, I did a 6-day series of Tweets about six vitamins that any athlete, or person who trains hard, should focus on. The vitamins are: B6, B7, B9 (Folate), D, E, and K. I provided the health benefits of each vitamin and sources. During the 6-day process, I also evaluated my own diet and how well my dietary

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  • Jason Clark

    Recently, I did a 6-day series of Tweets about six vitamins that any athlete, or person who trains hard, should focus on. The vitamins are: B6, B7, B9 (Folate), D, E, and K. I provided the health benefits of each vitamin and sources. During the 6-day process, I also evaluated my own diet and how well my dietary

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    How many times a week should I work each muscle?

    The frequency of training each muscle may depend on your diet, age, gender, type of exercise, sleep habits, and training experience. According to the Journal of Exercise Physiology, creatine levels (which aid muscle recovery) are sufficiently recovered within 48 to 72 hours after training. This study

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    What are the health benefits of eating avocados?

    1/2 to 1 1/2 avocados per day may lower your cholesterol. A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that avocados help lower total cholesterol. An avocado enriched diet was compared to a diet high in mono unsaturated fat and a diet high in complex carbohydrates. An avocado

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    Jason Clark answered:
    How can I lower high cholesterol?

    1/2 to 1 1/2 avocados per day may lower your cholesterol. A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that avocados help lower total cholesterol. An avocado enriched diet was compared to a diet high in mono unsaturated fat and a diet high in complex carbohydrates. An avocado

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    What is the dosage for vitamin k?
    The recommended daily intake of vitamin K is 75-90 micrograms and can easily be found in foods such as cucumbers, pears, pine nuts, and broccoli.  Full Post
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    Jason Clark found the following answer helpful:
    What is Anencephaly?

    Anencephaly is a defect in the closure of the neural tube during fetal development. The neural tube is a narrow channel that folds and closes between the third and fourth week of pregnancy to form the brain and spinal cord of the embryo. Anencephaly occurs when the "cephalic" or head end of the neural

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