Plant-based participants increased after-meal calorie burn by 18.7% after 16 weeks The study randomly assigned participants–who were overweight and had no history of diabetes–to an intervention or control group in a 1:1 ratio. For 16 weeks, participants in the intervention… Read More ›
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Muscle Mass and Vitamin C
“We know that Vitamin C consumption is linked with skeletal muscle mass. It helps defend the cells and tissues that make up the body from potentially harmful free radical substances. Unopposed these free radicals can contribute to the destruction of… Read More ›
Black raspberries show promise for reducing skin inflammation, allergies
“A lot of times, treatments are directly applied to the skin – things like steroids,” said Steve Oghumu, senior author on the paper and an assistant professor of pathology at The Ohio State University. “And it was interesting that the… Read More ›
Prebiotics may help activate anti-tumor immunity
Prebiotics may help activate anti-tumor immunity Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that two prebiotics, mucin and inulin, slowed the growth of melanoma in mice by boosting the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. In contrast… Read More ›
Glutamine could help people with obesity reduce fat mass and inflammation
Glutamine could help people with obesity reduce fat mass and inflammation Glutamine could help people with obesity reduce fat mass and inflammation Lower glutamine-levels were also associated with larger fat cell size and higher body fat percentage independently of body-mass… Read More ›
Modest Weight loss can lead to Diabetes Remission
Modest Weight loss can lead to Diabetes Remission Modest Weight loss can lead to Diabetes Remission The researchers found that 257 participants (30%) participants were in remission at five-year follow-up. People who achieved weight loss of 10% or more within… Read More ›
Flavonoid Intake for Maximum Longevity
Flavonoid Intake for Maximum Longevity Flavonoid Intake for Maximum Longevity Participants consuming about 500mg of total flavonoids each day had the lowest risk of a cancer or heart disease-related death. ‘Flavonoid intake is associated with lower mortality in the Danish… Read More ›
Mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 50%
Mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 50% Mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 50% A team from the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine… Read More ›
Bedtime protein for bigger gains? Here’s the scoop
Bedtime protein for bigger gains? Here’s the scoop Downing a casein shake just before sleep increases muscle mass and strength gains from resistance training, without ‘making you fat’ — but is the effect any different to your regular post-workout protein… Read More ›
Flaxseed Fiber Surprising benefits for Metabolism and Overall health
Flaxseed Fiber Surprising benefits for Metabolism and Overall health “Our data suggest that flaxseed fiber supplementation affects host metabolism by increasing energy expenditure and reducing obesity as well as by improving glucose tolerance. Future research should be directed to… Read More ›
