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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 […]

09/30/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Preventing muscle atrophy in those with diabetes: Animal study reveals tocotrienols can increase skeletal muscle weight

People with diabetes are at risk of various health complications, including muscle atrophy. A new study suggests taking tocotrienols can help increase skeletal muscle weight and prevent muscle atrophy. For this study, which was published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers looked at tocotrienols (vitamin E) derived from the red-orange tropical fruit known as […]

06/05/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Shredded: Whey protein and resistance exercise are the perfect combo for muscle mass gain

Whey protein is a popular supplement taken by athletes and bodybuilders alike, and for good reason: It’s useful in helping build muscles, especially when combined with strength training or resistance exercise. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research suggests that whey protein can be used as a nutritional supplement to support muscle growth because […]

05/23/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Whey protein helps with muscle weight gain

Researchers at the Federal University of Ouro Preto in Brazil assessed whether whey protein contributed to muscle weight gain in response to resistance exercise. They published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Whey protein is known for its nutritional value and antioxidant properties. In this study, the researchers hypothesized that consuming whey protein could […]

05/22/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Looking to get shredded? Try supplementing with ginseng

People into resistance training may want to consider taking ginseng. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that ginseng contains a compound called panaxatriol that helps promote muscle protein synthesis after an intense exercise. Muscle protein synthesis is a naturally occurring process wherein protein is produced to repair muscle damage caused by vigorous […]

05/09/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Panaxatriol improves protein synthesis from exercise

Researchers from Japan examined the effect of panaxatriol derived from ginseng on muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise. They published their study in the journal Nutrition Research. In the study, the researchers hypothesized that panaxatriol triggers the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling and muscle protein synthesis by activating both the Akt and […]

03/13/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Scientists claim whey protein can help prevent diabetes

In the world of sports nutrition, a whey smoothie or energy bar isn’t an uncommon sight. It is used to boost muscle strength and decrease levels of the hormone ghrelin, which controls hunger cravings. Whey protein is produced from milk. It is the pure milk protein without all the fat and sugars. Whey protein is […]

03/13/2019 / By Jose Lopez

Understanding the role of vitamin E in age-related disorders of skeletal muscles

An international study looked at the role that vitamin E plays in skeletal muscle disorders, including sarcopenia. The findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Sarcopenia, or the loss of muscle strength and mass, comes from impaired neuromuscular innervation, transitioning of skeletal muscle fiber type and reduced muscle regenerative capacity. In this study, scientists from Taiwan and […]

01/26/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Whey protein supports recovery from muscle loss among the elderly

Whey protein is one of the most common protein supplements that exercise enthusiasts use to build muscle. Interestingly, this protein supplement has also been found to be beneficial for the elderly. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that whey protein can help seniors rebuild lost muscle from inactivity linked […]

11/14/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Neurological damage linked to Alzheimer’s may be repaired with dietary supplementation

Is it really possible to mitigate and even reverse the damaging effects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through simple dietary supplementation? According to new research out of Denmark, it certainly is. Professor Vilhelm Bohr and an international team of scientists hailing from the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Copenhagen and the American […]

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