Looking to make gains in the gym before swimsuit season? Researchers at Victoria University in Australia report that supplementation with whey protein isolate and creatine produced significant muscle fibre growth increases that also led to increases in strength. For...
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Calcium, body mass affect bone health
Researchers at the University of Tennessee report that adequate calcium intake, lean body mass and physical activity are the three most important factors in maintaining healthy bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC)—both factors in determining...
Improve leg veins with horse chestnut
If the venous system isn’t in tip-top shape, vein disorders such as aching and swollen legs, varicose veins, and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) can occur. The herbal remedy horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE) has become popular for the treatment of venous...
Iron ensures mental and physical energy
Iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia, is a condition common to women of childbearing age. Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, shortness of breath and decreased immunity. A woman’s risk for anemia can increase during pregnancy, from vigorous exercise, or if the...
MSM the answer for pain and injuries
The dietary supplement methyl-sulfonyl-methane (MSM) is a type of sulfur required for the formation of healthy tissues, tendons, ligaments and muscles. MSM helps fluids pass through the cell membrane more easily, which reduces inflammation and helps relieve pain. In...
Phase 2 proven in weight loss trials
Participants in a recent study lost an average of 6.45 lbs in only 30 days when they consumed the “starch neutralizer” Phase 2—a proprietary extract of white kidney beans. For comparison, participants on a placebo pill lost less than one pound, on average. The...
Fish oils found to ease symptoms of lupus
New research on fish oils from the University of Ulster offers hope to millions of lupus sufferers worldwide. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or lupus is a disorder of the immune system, where the body harms its own healthy cells and tissues, causing painful or...
Eating to save your skin!
Could healthy eating protect your skin from sunburn, wrinkles and even skin cancer? Some studies now suggest that diet may play a role in reducing damage that accumulates from minor sun exposure. But experts emphasize that this can’t replace strategies like using...
Magnesium intake critical in pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that causes pregnant women to retain water and swell at their ankles, hands, feet and face. Other symptoms include high blood pressure, headaches and light sensitivity. If left untreated, pre-eclampsia may result in vomiting, convulsions...
Probiotics beneficial for diarrhea
Bacterial overgrowth can result in chronic diarrhea, especially for people who have undergone surgery to the intestines or bowels. Researchers from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina looked at the effects of an oral probiotic treatment versus a placebo for...