Cebu, Philippines - With the region’s aging population
expected to hit 1.3 billion by 2050, there’s no better time than now to address
its many concerns. This subject was the highlight of the recently Herbalife
Nutrition Wellness Tour held in Cebu and other parts of the country.
Last April 26, Herbalife Nutrition
Advisory Board (NAB) member shared the results of the survey conducted by the
global nutrition company in countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including the
Philippines, that centered on Healthy Aging.
According to the survey, 76 percent of
Filipinos believe that Healthy Aging equates to being mentally active and
alert, while 78 percent identifies it to being physically active. Sixty-eight
percent among those surveyed believed that 40-45 years old is the right age to
take steps towards healthy aging.
In relation to this, Dr. Wang shared
insights on how to best address the top four concerns to Healthy Aging, namely:
digestive, heart, bone, and eye health. He said that a protein-rich diet can
help keep one’s digestive system healthy. He also advised that reducing one’s
meal consumption by 70% can help in weight reduction.
To have a healthy cardiovascular system, Dr.
Wang suggested consuming food and food supplements that are rich in L-Arginine,
L-Citrulline and Omega-3.
Taking calcium as well as calcium-rich
supplements with Vitamin D, meanwhile, will help keep one’s bones healthy. To
maintain good eye health as one ages, Dr. Wang recommended foods and
supplements that are rich in Lutein.
Dr. Wang has been a member of the NAB since
2013. The NAB is comprised of leading experts from around the world in the
fields of nutrition and health. Its role is to educate Independent Herbalife
Members on the principles of good nutrition, getting regular physical activity,
and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Wang is an expert in metabolism and
nutrition who has done research on human metabolism and the clinical evaluation
of nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, functional foods and herbs. He
is currently professor and former president of the Chung Shan Medical
University in Taiwan.
He is also honorary president of the
Nutrition Society of Taiwan; council member of the Federation Association of
Asian Nutrition Societies; president of the International Society for
Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods; and visiting professor at the Tokyo Medical
University. Dr. Wang has authored and co-authored a number of articles and
papers in his area of expertise.
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