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10/26/2018 / By David Williams

Eat onions, apples after working out: Quercetin found to help reduce exercise-induced oxidative damage

Exercise can offer many surprising benefits. It’s a great way to lose weight and improve overall health, and if done correctly, it can even lead to muscle growth and improved bone density. It’s one of the best things you can do for your body, but did you know that it can carry some negative effects […]

02/17/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Lemon verbena extract found to reduce muscle damage after exercise

Lemon verbena can be used to relieve muscle soreness and post-workout pain, according to new research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sport Nutrition. The recent clinical trial followed 40 men and women who described themselves as “moderately active” and who had reported on the effects of lemon verbena extract in lessening […]

02/05/2018 / By Derek Henry

Why you absolutely need this precious substance and how to work it into your daily routine

No one wants to look or feel old. Unfortunately, this process has been accelerated due to a number of factors, but a big one is oxidative damage caused by the formation of free radicals. These free radicals often explode in the body due to poor nutrition and environmental factors, which in turn speeds up aging, damages cells, […]

11/02/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Feel fuller longer with fungi for breakfast; researchers say mushrooms will help you lose weight and fight dementia

Fungi for breakfast? A new study suggests that eating mushrooms for breakfast keeps you from getting hungry, thus helping you lose weight, as reported by The Daily Mail. Researchers from the University of Minnesota matched common mushrooms and meat according to their levels of protein, which is the most satiating macronutrient, and calories. “Previous studies […]

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