Magnesium Supplementation Improves Asthma Symptoms?
Does magnesium improve asthma control in patients with mild to moderate asthma?
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Does Creatine Monohydrate Improve Anaerobic Performance?
Does creatine monohydrate, a dietary supplement, promote research-proven effects for improving anaerobic performance or muscle gains?
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Does Beta-alanine Improve Athletic Performance?
Beta-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid that has some potential benefits to athletes as it is involved as a rate-limiting precursor of carnosine and has been accepted has an effective physiological hydrogen ion (H+) buffer. In contrast, beta-alanine is not involved as a precursor of proteins. Carnosine is often used in ‘anti-aging’ supplements. One
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CLA, Creatine, Whey Protein–Effects on Resistance Training?
Creatine (C) and whey protein (P) are already two very common dietary supplements used by athletes who engage in resistance training. Studies suggest that both supplements are effective for increasing lean body mass during resistance training. A recent Canadian study explored the combined effects of not only creatine and whey protein but also in combination
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Red Yeast Rice Revisted for Lowering Cholesterol
Red yeast rice is an increasingly popular dietary supplement which is used by people who have elevated cholesterol levels. In fact, in 2006, American consumers spent $17 million dollars on this dietary supplement. It has been used as an herbal medication in China for centuries. Statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are currently the most effective
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Does Your Male Enhancement Supplement Contain Viagra?
Okay, by now most if not all of my readers have seen the Viva Viagra(R) commercials on TV. Though Viagra(R) was initially studied for it’s potential interest in treating hypertension as well angina pectoris, during the initial trials on Viagra(R), it was discovered to have a marked effect on penile erections. In fact, Viagra(R) became
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Warning for Green and Black Tea Drinks!
Green Tea is a very popular drink not only in Asian countries but throughout the world. In western nations, black tea is probably even more popular. Green tea itself has many potential health benefits including promoting weight loss as well as beneficial effects on glucose tolerance (potentially beneficial for people with diabetes). Both green, as
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