Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed 6 Vitamins That Can Keep You WALKING Strong At 94 - Ford Brewer MD MPH (PrevMed Health)
Sep 6, 2025
Explore how muscle tissue functions as an endocrine organ, influencing health and longevity. Discover the interconnectedness of hormones, aging, and muscle maintenance, highlighting the vital roles of vitamins like D, B complex, K2, E, and C. Learn how dietary supplements can enhance well-being, especially as we age. Delve into the significance of vitamin testing, optimal timing, and the benefits of fermented foods. The interplay between exercise and medication for metabolic health also takes center stage in this engaging discussion.
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Muscle Is An Endocrine Organ
- Muscle is a major endocrine tissue that influences aging and chronic disease risk.
- Healthy metabolically active muscle helps prevent insulin resistance and arterial inflammation.
Train Legs To Improve Metabolism
- Do resistance and HIIT training to protect leg muscle and metabolic health.
- Prioritize leg muscle because it constitutes the largest muscle mass and drives metabolism.
Use Vitamin D To Support Muscle
- Supplement vitamin D to target a serum 25(OH)D of about 50–90 ng/mL, often using ~5,000 IU daily.
- Monitor levels rather than guessing and don't exceed individual needs.