Diets
11/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Prevent muscle mass aging by taking more plant-based protein
Worried about your muscles getting smaller and weaker with every year that passes? Canadian and Scottish researchers evaluated diet-based ways to improve the growth of skeletal muscle mass for aging people. They recommended adding more proteins from different kinds of plants to help maintain your muscles. As we get older, our muscles produce fewer new […]
10/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Deficiency in omega-3s can cause depression; supplementing with them can prevent or treat it
A recent review of decades of translational evidence showed that a deficiency in long chain omega-3 fatty acids can ultimately lead to depression. Conversely, increasing one’s intake of omega-3s through supplements could help prevent or treat the disorder. Both major and minor forms of depression affect a significant number of people around the world, many […]
10/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Female athletes who take a betaine supplement demonstrate improved fitness
Exercise alone does offer many health benefits, but one study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that workouts coupled with betaine supplementation is an effective way to reduce fat in female athletes. According to data from a randomized, controlled trial, a group of female collegiate athletes who took a betaine supplement for several […]
09/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on the prevention, etiology, treatment of depression
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Medicine suggests that long-chain omega-3 (LCn-3) fatty acids influence the development and symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). Researchers from the University of Cincinnati believe that increasing the intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and other LCn-3 fatty acids can help prevent the onset of […]
09/06/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
The mental health benefits of vitamin B12
As it controls virtually all aspects of your life, the brain is one of the most vital organs of your body. It is also one of the most nutritionally demanding. Keeping the brain healthy requires a wide variety of minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins, one of the most notable of which is vitamin B12. Cobalamin, known more […]
09/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Take your protein supplements with meals to improve your resistance training
Protein supplements taken with meals was found to be more effective at improving resistance training compared to taking them between meals, according to a systematic review published in the journal Nutrition Review. On the other hand, protein supplements taken between meals may be more effective at increasing overall body mass. A team of researchers from Purdue […]
08/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency – do you know what to look for?
After iron, zinc is the most common mineral in the body. This mineral plays important roles in the functioning of more than 300 hormones and enzymes, and a deficiency in zinc may lead to various health problems. People with zinc deficiency may experience symptoms, such as brittle nails, white spots on the fingernails, hair loss, […]
08/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Understanding the ingredients in your exercise and athletic performance supplements
Dietary supplements are often recommended by nutritionists to improve your fitness or shed excess pounds. However, their ingredients might not deliver on their promises, either because they don’t work or they’re meant for a different level of performance. So a federal research center released summaries about the ingredients used by supplements. The National Institutes of […]
08/01/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Protein supplements are not as effective when eaten as snacks
Protein supplements have been known to be beneficial for building muscle and managing weight. However, the timing of taking protein supplements may affect their efficacy. In a research review published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, it was suggested that protein supplements should be consumed during meals in order to be more effective, as people who take protein […]
07/28/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Understanding muscular dystrophy and home remedies to help manage it
Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases wherein the skeletal muscles weaken and break down over time. This condition is brought on by the absence of dystrophin, an essential protein that plays an important role in normal muscle function. People who lack dystrophin will often have difficulty swallowing and moving, and will also struggle […]
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