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Triton Nutrition

54 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 9 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Robert Seik, PharmD – Triton Nutrition explores various topics in health, aging, and athleticism. Triton Nutrition is a performance health company focused on hormone optimization and increasing athletic performance and recovery through a clean diet and high quality supplementation.


 


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Triton Nutrition sponsors the Never Quit Challenge!

August 20, 2015 18:03 - 8.78 MB Video

In 2013, Triton Nutrition sponsored the 2013 Never Quit Challenge, a charity jetski ride from Key West Florida to New York City, arriving September 11. The athletes, military vets and support staff relied on daily supplement packs and our Vital Vegan protein shakes to stay fueled for the 5 day ride. We at Triton Nutrition are proud to support current and former military service people and encourage you to do the same!

Explosive power: MMA Fighter James McSweeney talks about creatine supplement Kre-Alkalyn - Robert Seik, PharmD

April 28, 2014 18:33 - 22.7 MB Video

If you’re losing steam at the end of explosive workouts, you might want to consider adding creatine to your routine. MMA fighter and Thai kick boxer James McSweeney and Triton Nutrition® co-founder Robert Seik talk about Triton Nutrition® Kre-Alkalyn and how it’s been helping McSweeney go harder for more rounds.   Seik explains that Kre-Alkalyn is made with easily-absorbed alkalized creatine, made specifically for athletes engaging in explosive movements during their workouts. It’s perfe...

James McSweeney on Immuno Growth Factor with PRP - Robert Seik, PharmD

April 10, 2014 23:10 - 23.4 MB Video

Recovering completely means better, harder workouts ahead for MMA Fighter James McSweeney.   He recently added Triton Nutrition® Immuno Growth Factor with PRP to his nutritional regimen. He adds one scoop to his protein shakes at breakfast and lunch and another to a glass of milk before bed, for a total of three scoops per day.   James said that normally at this point in his training preparation, he feels fatigued, but with the extra focus he’s been placing on nutrition, he feels strong...

MMA Fighter James McSweeney on brain health - Robert Seik, PharmD

March 28, 2014 20:08 - 22.6 MB Video

  Think you have your training and nutrition plan perfected? Don’t forget about your brain. MMA fighter and champion Thai kick boxer James McSweeney and Triton Nutrition® co-founder Robert Seik talk about Triton Nutrition's® Neurokinetic Cream and how it can help you stay focused in and out of the gym. One pump of this unique and innovative cream is applied twice daily to your inner forearms. Robert explains that fat-soluble B vitamins in their most active forms provided by Neurokinetic ...

James McSweeney discusses Vital Vegan protein and Vital Greens - Robert Seik, PharmD

March 22, 2014 23:04 - 22 MB Video

How do they do it? How do elite athletes become, well, elite? Consistent commitment in the gym and in the kitchen. For MMA Fighter and star of Spike TV’s Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights James McSweeney, it’s finding and sticking with what works for him and incorporating it into his routine every day. That includes Triton Nutrition® Vital Vegan Protein and Vital Greens.   James said he’s tried many different types of protein over the course of his career, but they tended to leave him feel...

Hormone Optimization - Robert Seik, PharmD

March 12, 2014 01:34 - 26.4 MB Video

Are intense physical training and general life stress putting important hormones at risk in your body? The need for hormone replacement therapy is reaching epidemic levels, caused by nutrient deficient diets and exposure to environmental toxins.   For athletes, maintaining an optimum ratio of hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and DHEA, is vitally important for both men and women. Intense training causes the body to release cortisol, known as the stress hormone. Th...

Nutritional Support for HRT - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 30, 2014 17:26 - 61.1 MB Video

What supplements are important to take when you are on Hormone Replacement Therapy? Certain nutrients are depleted during HRT and it is very important to replace those nutrients that are depleted.   First it is first important to eat a nutrient-dense diet. Triton Nutrition then recommends a multivitamin called Basic Multipro for Men or Basic Multipro for Women. 2 capsules twice a day is the general support dose. There is also a Performance Multivitamin for Men and for Women that is expand...

Nutritional Support for CrossFit - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 30, 2014 16:14 - 36 MB Video

CrossFit athletes are high intensity, heavy trainers and many write in asking what they can do for nutritional support. It is important to listen to your body and when you feel that you need recovery days, it is important to take them. You should have some heavy days and some light days. Triton Nutrition was founded by Rico Ebetino, a former US Navy SEAL and Robert Seik, PharmD. What brought the two together was the topic of athletes and nutrient depletion. Both realized that a company wa...

Muscle Recovery-Amino Acids - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 30, 2014 15:35 - 13.7 MB Video

Immuno Growth Factor with PRP contains a very pure form of Colostrum from grass-fed, organically raised cows. It is cold-pressed in order to preserve molecules called proline-rich polypeptides or PRPs. It provides one of the best building blocks needed for muscle recovery.   On Triton Nutrition's site, you will find recipes that use Vital Vegan Protein with a scoop of Immuno Growth Factor with PRP. But for heavy training athletes, Robert recommends taking three scoops of Immuno Growth Fac...

Inflammation - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 30, 2014 01:32 - 55.2 MB Video

The main ways our bodies age are through the mechanisms of drying up, burning up, turn to stone and we rust. Drying up is through dehydration and the deficiency of certain minerals. We burn up through the process of inflammation. We deposit Calcium into our arteries and we turn to stone. Lastly, we rust through oxidative stress.   Our bodies are inflamed for a number of reasons. We are exposed to so many environmental toxins that are aggravating inflammation in our body. We are eating mor...

Nutrients to Support Your Hormone Balance - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 29, 2014 23:56 - 46 MB Video

What are the most important nutrients that you need to take to support your body's hormone balance? Triton Nutrition's philosophy is to first build the foundation, to balance your body's biochemistry with nutrition and hormones and then to boost performance.   The first thing to note is that men need to take Zinc and Magnesium. This is the best way to maximize your testosterone level. You cannot make testosterone without Zinc and Magnesium. Triton Nutrition promotes the food first model....

Joint Inflammation and Support - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 29, 2014 20:16 - 21.7 MB Video

A common question is how can I maintain healthy joints and what can I do if I am experiencing joint pain? Joint pain usually means that there is inflammation present and you need to get the inflammation down. It is important to support your body's anti-inflammatory processes when you're doing your heavy workouts like those who do CrossFit.   Triton Nutrition's product called Joint Restore contains glucosamine, chondroiton as well as hyaluronic acid, which are all building blocks. The prod...

Why Hormones Are Not Enough - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 29, 2014 18:24 - 52.7 MB Video

Triton Nutrition has the Three B Philosophy: Build, Balance and Boost.   Build requires building blocks and the first thing you need to do in order to build is to build a good foundation for the body. What this means is that you need a solid, nutritional foundation. The hormone biochemistry in our body is very complex. Each individual hormone has 300-500 different functions. These hormones have to change from one form to another and they have to activate receptors, to be deactivated and t...

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 29, 2014 17:25 - 30.7 MB Video

Robert Seik, PharmD is a compounding pharmacist who owns two compounding pharmacies. He receives many questions regarding hormones and nutrition and since this is an area that Robert specializes in, he would like to speak a bit on the subject. What is hormone replacement therapy and why do we need it? The hormones produced by the endocrine glands are the main signals that organs use to communicate with each other and excite the body into action. These hormones include the adrenal hormones s...

Cortisol Support - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 29, 2014 05:15 - 49.7 MB Video

Cortisol is a stress hormone, which is produced under stressful conditions, one of them being heavy training. A CrossFit viewer asked how they could nutritionally support their hormones under heavy training loads. The first hormone that comes into mind is modulating the hormone Cortisol.   Cortisol is a stress hormone that is produced in the adrenal glands and is designed to be released in short bursts. Cortisol is an anti-inflammatory hormone and it also helps us mobilize energy. This is...

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy - Robert Seik, PharmD

January 29, 2014 02:35 - 32.2 MB Video

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy means that the exact molecule in the product is identical in structure to the hormone produced in our body's glands. These bioidentical hormones can be made into creams, capsules, gels, sublingual lozenges, sublingual drops and subcutaneous implantable pellets at a compounding pharmacy.   Pharmaceutical companies make synthetic hormones that are not structurally the same as what our body produces. These chemicals have been altered by attaching a group to the c...

Protein Timing - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 25, 2013 05:39 - 13.1 MB Video

The Protein Timing intake is very important for an athlete. It should be taken immediately after a workout, within ten minutes. During your workout you are breaking down muscle, so afterwards you need to ingest your protein portion.   An athlete's protein timing portion varies depending on the size of the athlete and the training demand. A good equation to remember is 0.8-1.4 grams of protein for every kg of Lean Body Mass. Lean Body Mass is muscle, organs and bone. There are a number of ...

Protein Powder Recipes - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 25, 2013 05:21 - 23.8 MB Video

Protein Powder Recipes using Triton Nutrition's Pro-Fit Whey and Vital Vegan protein powders. Whey is a good protein source for those who do not have a food intolerance to Whey. Vital Vegan, which consists of 5 different vegan proteins, is highly recommended and is low in allergenicity.   Triton Nutrition offers both Pro-Fit Whey Protein powder and Vital Vegan Protein powder. Robert Seik's personal favorite it the Vital Vegan Protein powder that offers a combination of five different plan...

Probiotics - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 25, 2013 04:48 - 47.8 MB Video

Probiotics have a very important role in our body, specifically in our digestive tract. When they are lacking for various reasons, like after taking antibiotics, other illnesses and diseases can ensue.   Probiotics generally refers to friendly bacteria or intestinal gut flora that belong in our digestive tract. This is a 30 foot tube from end to end and it contains about 100 trillion of these microorganisms, but this is only if the digestive tract is healthy.   What are the causes of a ...

Neurotransmitters - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 25, 2013 03:40 - 42.4 MB Video

Neurotransmitters, the brain communicates to the rest of the body using chemical electrical signals. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters.   Dr. David Perlmutter is a lecturer for those taking their fellowship at the American Academy of Anti-Aging. He wrote a book called The Better Brain Book, which focuses on getting toxins out of the body that compromises cognitive brain function and he can improve disease parameters in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients.   Another lecturer ...

Iodine Deficiency - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 25, 2013 02:40 - 25.1 MB Video

Iodine deficiency has been linked to cysts in the breasts and ovaries and supplementation with Iodine has been shown to prevent, reduce and treat the disease. This is a highly researched topic with a large amount of supportive evidence.   Anti-Aging and Regenerative Physicians consider Iodine to be the forgotten nutrient. Iodine is used mainly in the thyroid, but there are numerous other functions in the body as well. There is a huge Iodine deficiency in the United States and without it, ...

Medications That Cause Nutritional Deficiencies - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 25, 2013 01:18 - 31.9 MB Video

Have you noticed that when a person starts taking medications, more medications are prescribed to treat the side effects caused by the original medications. Many of these side effects are caused by Medications That Cause Nutritional Deficiencies that these drugs create. In the end, these medications can really add up.   Many prescription drugs on the market cause nutrient deficiencies. For example, a common medication like the statins (Pravachol, Lipitor and Crestor), which are used to tr...

Joint Health and Repair - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 25, 2013 00:34 - 19.8 MB Video

Make sure you supplement your diet with MSM, Chondroitin, Glucosamine and Hyaluronic Acid so that you can improve your joint health - repair. Joint Restore is a high quality product containing the proper amounts of these necessary ingredients and more. Triton Nutrition's Joint Restore helps joint health and improves joint recovery from hard workouts. It is important to not only take supplements for optimal joint health but to make sure that workouts are performed in proper form and to make ...

D-Ribose - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 23:58 - 18.2 MB Video

D-Ribose is a supplement for athletes which helps improve energy, endurance and heart rate recovery. By reducing the free radical burden. D-Ribose for Energy is a necessary supplement for not only the athlete, but for all who are undergoing free radical production as part of the aging process.   D-RIBOSE is a five Carbon sugar, but it does not raise blood glucose levels. It is very important in the production of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), the body's energy currency. D-Ribose helps the ...

Omega 3 Fish Oil - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 23:33 - 21 MB Video

A pure form of Omega 3 Fish Oil is a very important supplement for reduction of inflammation, to improve brain health and to improve your cardiovascular health. This video points out the important features of a quality fish oil.   Omega 3 Fatty Acids, fish oils are one of the most commonly talked about supplements because they have such tremendous bang for your buck from a health perspective. There is much talk about the cardiovascular benefits of fish oil and there is much focus on the r...

Absorbable Magnesium - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 22:36 - 30.8 MB Video

A research study showed that the vast majority (85%) of Americans are Magnesium depleted. Since athletes require more due to their increased nutrient demand, Magnesium is one of the most important supplements for athletes. It is very important that the magnesium supplement that you use is a chelated form where the Magnesium is coupled to an amino acid for improved absorption rate. Triton Nutrition uses a patented form in their Mag Powersorb from TRAACS (The Real Amino Acid Chelate System). ...

Myers Cocktail - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 21:54 - 15.1 MB Video

Myers Cocktail is not an adult beverage. It is actually a small volume intravenous infusion made up of vitamins and minerals. Myers Cocktail is a small 50cc vial of vitamins and minerals made for intravenous infusion. It contains B Vitamins, Calcium, Magnesium and some minerals. It is named after the physician who developed it, Dr. John Myers, a Baltimore physician.   Robert Seik, PharmD and owner of Partell Specialty Compounding Pharmacy, explains how they make the Myers' Cocktail at hi...

Brain Health - Cognitive Function - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 21:33 - 18.6 MB Video

Brain Health - Cognitive Function is important to remember in an athlete because when they train heavily, they will deplete their neurotransmitters. Robert Seik explains how two products can help the body manufacture neurotransmitters and improve mood, reaction time and mental focus.   Neurotransmitters are chemicals that the brain uses to signal other parts of the body. Dopamine is one of the main neurotransmitters in the body. In order to build Dopamine, you need to have the building bl...

Protein Sources - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 21:07 - 16.5 MB Video

The type of protein source that you choose is very important. This video details the protein sources that are the best for your diet and those that cause bloating, flatulence and are just poor choices because they lack branched chain amino acids.   Robert Seik educates us on the proper protein sources one should have in their diet.   Whey protein is a highly marketed protein, which is very popular with athletes because they like the anabolic effect of the amino acid leucine which is fou...

What is a Compounding Pharmacy - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 20:44 - 20.2 MB Video

Compounding pharmacies take prescriptions from physicians and make products that are not commercially available by using the active pharmaceutical ingredient. These prescriptions are customized specifically to what the patient needs.   What is a compounding pharmacy? Robert Seik, PharmD, is trained in functional and rejuvenative medicine and owns Partell Specialty Pharmacy, which is a compounding pharmacy in Las Vegas. He explains exactly what compounding pharmacies are and what they do. ...

Amino Acids Supplements - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 20:16 - 12.2 MB Video

Amino Acids supplements are an excellent addition to your diet. 18 grams of Amino Pro 21 gives you just as much muscle building activity as 45 grams of Whey protein. Take it immediately after a workout if you want to repair those damaged muscles.   Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins. So, when we eat protein sources, our digestive system breaks it down into the individual components, which are amino acids. Amino acids are used to build muscle, repair all of the body's ti...

Support Cell Energy Production and Reduce Inflammation - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 20:00 - 19.9 MB Video

Support Cell Energy Production and Reduce Inflammation with Power Restore. Specially formulated to help athletes recover from tough workouts, it reduces inflammation, oxidative stress, and improves the way our our cells make energy.   What is unique about this product is the synergistic blend of specific nutrients that when used together, allow your body to recover from workouts. One of these nutrients is Curcumin, which is derived from the spice Turmuric. It has been highly researched an...

Multivitamins for Men and Women - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 19:28 - 24.9 MB Video

Multivitamins for Men and Women are recommended for every athlete and the majority of adults. Athletes need multivitamins because of their increased metabolic demand. It is important to take a multivitamin that has the nutrients in their proper forms so that they can be absorbed.   You need to consider your total nutrient intake to be a combination of diet and supplements. Supplements are just that, a supplement to an already nutrient dense diet. Micronutrients should not just be obtained...

COQ10-Ubiquinone - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 18:52 - 28.6 MB Video

COQ10-Ubiquinone is an antioxidant that is critically important for athletes and for those individuals on Statins, a medication used to lower cholesterol. It is highly recommended for all individuals because it is a powerful antioxidant, so it helps battle free radicals, which cause injury to the body.   CoQ10, also known as Coenzyme Q10, is the most abundant antioxidant in the human body. An antioxidant scoops up harmful free radicals. Free radicals are constantly being produced by the a...

Vitamin-Mineral Supplementation - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 18:11 - 34.7 MB Video

Vitamin-Mineral Supplementation. Robert Seik, owner of Partell Specialty Compounding Pharmacy, details the importance of micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids in your diet to prevent and treat disease. Learn how Functional and Regenerative Physicians can prevent and treat disease without the use of medications.   Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, focuses on the prevention and treatment of disease by using vitamins, minerals and amino acids so that the use of medica...

Gluten Sensitivity - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 17:22 - 26.7 MB Video

Gluten Sensitivity has become more prevalent and there are numerous research articles linking gluten sensitivity to chronic disease. Gluten is a protein in wheat and many other grains such as wheat, barley and rye. For those sensitive to Gluten, it can actually irritate the lining of our gut and cause inflammation. This inflammation can increase the permeability of the lining and cause Leaky Gut Syndrome, which was mentioned in the gut health video. Leaky Gut Syndrome is linked to Lupus, R...

Environmental Toxins - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 06:21 - 18 MB Video

We are exposed to numerous environmental toxins, more and more each day. Detoxification is very important in order to rid your body of these toxins to prevent damage and improve your health. In this Environmental Toxins Video you can learn more.   Robert Seik, PharmD and owner of Partell Compounding Pharmacy in Las Vegas, received much of his training from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Here he learned the damage that environmental toxins cause to our bodies and our health. ...

How Do We Age - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 05:56 - 49.1 MB Video

How do we age, we burn up, dry up, turn to stone and we rust. This video gives you the details of aging and how you can delay the process.   When Robert Seik, PharmD, owner of Partell Specialty Pharmacy received his training from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, a physician, Dr. Eric Braverman, lectured to the audience on the processes that cause aging. Simply put, he said we burn up, dry up, turn to stone and we rust.   If you support the body's physiologic symptoms to help...

Gut Health - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 03:03 - 29.7 MB Video

Maintaining gut health is very important and there are many different factors that you need to know such as food sensitivities, enzymes, probiotics, and amino acids in order to do so.   The gut is a 30 foot tube from end to end and it is actually how humans interact with the world. If you spread out the surface of the gut including all of the villi and microvilli, it will cover the size of a tennis court. All of the foods we eat, all of the micronutrients, are absorbed through the gut.  ...

Carbohydrate Loading - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 02:21 - 14.4 MB Video

Carbohydrate loading is not necessary for athletes. Make sure you have adequate caloric intake before, during and after training, but carbohydrate loading itself is not necessary.   Many athletes ask about carbohydrate loading. No, it is not necessary for athletes to have carbohydrate loading, even those athletes that are endurance training. It is, however, important to replace carbohydrate stores with Glycogen from foods such as fruits and vegetables.   When you're replenishing your Gl...

Carbohydrates-How Much - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 02:02 - 17.2 MB Video

It's very important to take in Carbohydrates correctly. The amount, timing and the source of carbohydrates are very important. We want to avoid simple sugars and instead ingest complex carbohydrates, the same type that our ancestors ingested.   Carbohydrates-How Much?   The amount, timing and the source of carbohydrates are very important. We want to avoid simple sugars and instead ingest complex carbohydrates that are high in fiber such as green, leafy vegetables and certain fruits wit...

MCT Oil - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 01:26 - 13.3 MB Video

MCT Oil is a nutrient used for energy, to quell hunger and to burn fat. Athletes can add this to their protein shake and individuals who would like to lose weight can make a delicious salad dressing using the MCT Oil.   MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides and we use these molecules for energy. We distinguish MCTs from LCTs (Long Chain Triglycerides) because MCTs are much more readily absorbed and converted into energy more quickly. They are very similar to a carbohydrate, but they d...

Vitamin D and Sleep - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 24, 2013 00:19 - 44.1 MB Video

Vitamin D has many roles: it is important in reducing the risk of cancer, infections from viruses and other pathogens, reducing inflammation, and improving mood. This video is specifically on Vitamin D Sleep and Video, and its importance.   Vitamin D is a critical vitamin and many believe that it should not be called a vitamin. The chemical structure of vitamin d actually looks more like a hormone. Vitamin D has numerous benefits and actions in the body. Its role is important in reducing ...

Protein Supplementation - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 23, 2013 23:19 - 17.2 MB Video

Robert Seik explains the importance of protein supplementation within 10 minutes after a workout and how you need to supplement your B vitamins since protein will deplete your supply. Probiotic supplementation is also necessary for proper protein digestion. Protein consumption depletes B Vitamins such as B12, B6, B2 and Folic Acid. Athletes are already burning through these because of the great metabolic demand that they are placing on their body, so it is very important to supplement with...

Low Natural Testosterone-Low T - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 23, 2013 22:55 - 44.2 MB Video

There are many different ways that our hormones can become imbalanced. Endocrine disruptors, nutrient deficiencies, stress and the use of anabolic steroids, which can cause permanent irreversible damage. All these can cause Low Natural Testosterone-Low T.   A simple overview on how our body produces Testosterone in the testes is as follows. It starts in the brain. The hypothalamus in the brain releases Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH). Underneath the hypothalamus is the pituitary and...

How Much Protein to Take - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 23, 2013 21:53 - 15 MB Video

How much protein to take, you first must consider your source, the timing of your intake and the demand that each individual requires. Lean Body Mass and the type of training for each individual is critical for proper protein intake. When Robert Seik of Triton Nutrition evaluates an athlete and his nutritional status, he evaluates the protein source, the demands that the individual requires and how much that athlete is currently taking in his diet and supplements. An athlete’s protein int...

Prostate Health - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 23, 2013 21:33 - 27.5 MB Video

Prostate Health, one of the reasons men develop BPH, benign prostate hyperplasia is because of too much estrogen and an imbalance between testosterone and estrogen. There are high quality herbs and minerals that can prevent excess estrogen from enlarging the prostate, which is detailed in this video.   The prostate is a gland that surrounds the urethra. We store urine in the bladder and when the prostate swells it makes it difficult to urinate. In aging men, a common question asked by the...

Metabolic Efficiency - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 23, 2013 06:39 - 47.6 MB Video

Metabolic efficiency is when our body burns less carbohydrates and instead burns more fat. We can achieve this by reducing our intake of high glycemic index foods.   Robert Seik, PharmD discussed metabolic efficiency and how it may be achieved. We can achieve metabolic efficiency by reducing our consumption of high glycemic index foods, foods that enter our bloodstream quickly such as bread, cereals, pasta, sugars, and fruit juices.   The old way of thinking was that athletes needed a h...

Melatonin Supplement and Sleep - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 23, 2013 05:32 - 29.7 MB Video

Melatonin is released by the pineal gland and it is needed for sleep and it is also an important antioxidant. Many of us know that Melatonin is necessary for sleep and an important antioxidant, but did you know that it helps release Growth Hormone?   Melatonin is released at night when we fall asleep. When the light stimulation goes away from our eyes and the proper vitamin D levels are present to set the pineal gland, melatonin is then released in a big pulse. This starts the process of ...

Male Estrogen - Robert Seik, PharmD

December 23, 2013 02:48 - 39.9 MB Video

A small amount of estrogen is necessary in men to ensure proper function. Too much estrogen can create an imbalance. Xenoestrogens, zinc deficiency and magnesium deficiency all play a role. Proper supplementation and detoxification is important to maintain proper balance.   Men and women both have the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen. The small amount of estrogen that men have in their body is needed for very important functions.   Sometimes you can find an imbalance between testo...