Gerry Morton, Author at MedFitNetwork

The Protein Demands of Aging

Gerry Morton/15 December 2023/ All MFN blog, Conditions/

Remarkable changes in body composition occur as people get older. For example, physiologic proteins are reduced, including proteins that make up blood components, immune bodies, or organ tissue. This can lead to poor wound healing, poor immune function, or loss of skin elasticity.

The Essential B Vitamins for Energy, Sleep and Metabolism: B2, B5, and B6

Gerry Morton/26 June 2023/ All MFN blog/

All the B vitamins are key for energy and metabolism, from B1 to B12, but certain B vitamins also have other super-powers, helping us to relax, sleep better, burn calories, and to absorb other crucial B vitamins.