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11/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Balance your GABA levels to reduce your risk for many physical and mental health disorders

There are so many things in life that can make people stressed. Fortunately, the body has its own way of coping with the pressure of everyday life. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that also functions as a neurotransmitter, and one of the most important ones at that. It is derived from glutamate, a neurotransmitter produced […]

11/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

L-carnitine helps manage your hormones while reducing oxidative stress

L-carnitine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can help regulate hormones, reduce oxidative stress, and decrease the metabolic effects of diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. Diabetes causes problems in sex hormones and increases production of free radicals and oxidative stress. Researchers at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in […]

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 […]

10/23/2018 / By Derek Henry

5 ways to rack up above average results in your exercise routine

So you took it a bit too easy over the summer holidays, no big deal. As long as you recognize that you need to start eating healthier again and hit the gym, you’re halfway back to the shape you were in before the sultry and seductive summer vibes kicked in. What many people don’t realize […]

10/17/2018 / 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 […]

09/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Zinc deficiency: The top signs and symptoms explained

It is estimated that 17.3 percent of the global population suffer from a zinc deficiency. That may not seem like a large number until one considers the caution that comes with this conclusion: Health professionals themselves do not fully know the extent of the problem. Zinc deficiency studies have largely been based on the prevalence […]

09/28/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Supplementing with whey protein, vitamin D, calcium may help the over 70 crowd maintain muscle mass and strength

Could supplementing with whey protein and a selection of vitamins and minerals be the key to staying healthy as you age? New research has shown that taking a daily dose of whey protein, calcium, creatine, vitamin D and fish oil can help bolster muscle mass and strength in senior citizens who are 70 years of […]

09/26/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Which calcium supplement offers the most bioavailability?

Calcium supplements have made it easier for people to get the calcium they need for strong and healthy bones. In fact, the supplement market carries such a wide variety of calcium supplements that deciding on the best one can be an overwhelming task. The factors that may determine your purchase can include price and calcium […]

09/25/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

What are some the best nootropic supplements out there? We’ve listed 5 of the safest (and most natural) ones

There are a lot of nootropic supplements in the market and considering that they exert a tremendous effect on your brain (they’re meant to improve mental performance, after all), you might be scared of their possible side-effects. The good news is that natural, side-effect-free nootropics actually exist. The term nootropics can refer to any substance meant […]

09/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Trying to build lean mass? Take glutathione and L-citrulline, say researchers

Researchers suggest that people who are trying to build lean mass should take glutathione and L-citrulline supplements. Their suggestion comes after finding a positive association between these supplements and muscle strength. In their study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the researchers recruited 75 resistant-trained men aged between 18 and […]

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