Dietary Leucine for Resistance Training?
Leucine is an essential/branched-chain amino acid which has been gaining considerable research attention lately for its potential performance-enhancing or ergogenic effects. In particular, researchers have
Phytostanol Margarine for Lowering Cholesterol?
Elevated serum cholesterol and, in particular, LDL Cholesterol (LDL-C) are important risk factors for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Does phytostanol and phytosterol-enriched margarine help lower cholesterol levels in user and non-users of statine medication?
Chocolate Milk Improves Recovery and Athletic Performance?
Competitive athletes need to recover quickly from bouts of training as well as competition to prepare for subsequent events. Studies have shown that postexercise consumption of carbohydrates and protein results in better recovery than consumption of carbohydrates alone.
Dietary Supplements for Diabetes?
The incidence of diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Worldwide, approximately 250 million people have diabetes—according to the World Health Organization. In Canada,
Supplementation with Lees of Brown Rice Reduces Waist Circumference?
The Lees of brown rice are by-products of its fermentation in the process of making rice wine. Brown rice itself is an unrefined whole grain
Probiotics Improve Bowel Function in Elderly
Elderly patients who are hospitalized for various reasons are often prone to developing bowel problems. Most commonly, they have problems with constipation, but diarrhea is
Does Creatine Improve Arthritis Symptoms?
Creatine supplementation is almost turning into the Aspririn® of the supplement industry. No, it’s not quite a complete parallel in terms of why people supplement
Branched-Chain Amino Acids Lower Your Risk of Obesity?
With the recent buzz surrounding the obesity epidemic, particularly in developed nations with the Americans leading the way, people are starting to look closer at dietary factors that affect their weight. Branched-chain amino acids, of which there […]
Intermittent Fasting, Whey Protein, and Weight Loss?
For those of us who’re looking to lose weight, a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition might offer some hope. Losing weight
