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05/15/2020 / By Janine Acero

Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes

An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure and function […]

10/23/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Study: Omega-3 intake helps reduce muscle stiffness and swelling after exercising

Omega-3 fatty acids deliver many health benefits to the brain, heart, and other parts of the body. That list includes alleviating stiffness and swelling in strained muscles after an intense bout of physical exercise. Japanese researchers examined the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on people who did plenty of exercise. In their study, participants took either […]

04/17/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Can the flavonoid quercetin improve athletic performance?

Athletes looking for a new supplement to boost their performance may try quercetin. A new pilot study reveals that quercetin can reduce muscular pain and cramps after exercise. This study was carried out by a team of researchers from Italy who sought to determine the potential sports nutrition benefits of quercetin. These findings were published […]

03/20/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Power up: Caffeine supplementation found to boost the performance of combat sport athletes

Researchers have found another supplement ideal for athletes: caffeine. A systematic review published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition has determined that caffeine supplements can improve strength, power, and endurance in combat sports athletes. For the review, researchers from Spain and the U.S. looked at nine studies published since 2010 that evaluated […]

12/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Athletes who want to improve their performance should try supplementing with saffron

Want better athletic performance? Researchers from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in Iran suggest supplementing with saffron. In their study, published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, they found that saffron can boost athletic performance and recovery, after looking at its potential-enhancing effect on physical performance, stamina, and recovery. For their study, the researchers recruited 28 nonactive and healthy male […]

11/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Saffron can enhance performance in athletes

Supplementing with saffron (Crocus sativus) can boost athletic performance and recovery, according to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. The study looked at the potential enhancing effect of saffron on physical performance, stamina, and recovery. Saffron is rich in carotenoids and has many health benefits. For the study, researchers at the University […]

10/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D could reduce sports injuries: Deficiency is implicated in higher risk of fractures and compromised muscle function

A deficiency of vitamin D can make one more susceptible to sports-related injuries. According to one recent study, this is certainly the case in football, which has since become known as one of the sports with the highest injury rates. The participants for this particular study were taken from the 2015 National Football League (NFL) […]

09/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

You’re more at risk of a muscle injury if you lack vitamin D, according to a new study

In recent years, a lot of studies have been done on the health benefits of vitamin D. It has brought about interesting results: for one, it’s linked to a healthy immune system; faster healing of wounds; and even stronger bones. However, it’s also revealed how much we’re lacking the sunshine vitamin: Research has shown that […]

02/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Boost athletic performance naturally with Pycnogenol

A study discovered that Pycnogenol, a brand of nutritional supplement derived from French maritime pine bark extracts, can boost athletic performance. The study was carried out by a group of researchers from Chieti-Pescara University in Italy who used two types of athletic performances to determine the effects of the herbal extract upon athletic performance. In the first part […]

12/19/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Nutritional requirements should match your lifestyle: Study finds female athletes need 50 percent more protein than non-active males

Macronutrients are the lifeblood of athletes. However, while carbohydrates and fat give them fuel and energy, protein lets their bodies recover from the rigorous demands of sports and exercise. According to a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto‘s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), the Hospital for Sick Kids and Ajinomoto […]

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