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05/15/2020 / By Janine Acero

Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes

An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure and function […]

09/30/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Preventing muscle atrophy in those with diabetes: Animal study reveals tocotrienols can increase skeletal muscle weight

People with diabetes are at risk of various health complications, including muscle atrophy. A new study suggests taking tocotrienols can help increase skeletal muscle weight and prevent muscle atrophy. For this study, which was published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers looked at tocotrienols (vitamin E) derived from the red-orange tropical fruit known as […]

07/25/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Scientists discover that high blood sugar can cause muscle atrophy

Diabetes, a condition that one in four Americans have, is a leading cause of death and disability. While it’s linked to multiple health problems, chief of which are cardiovascular disease and multiple organ damage, Japanese researchers found that it can also cause a rapid decline in muscle mass. In a study published in JCI Insight, researchers from the Kobe University Graduate […]

06/05/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Shredded: Whey protein and resistance exercise are the perfect combo for muscle mass gain

Whey protein is a popular supplement taken by athletes and bodybuilders alike, and for good reason: It’s useful in helping build muscles, especially when combined with strength training or resistance exercise. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research suggests that whey protein can be used as a nutritional supplement to support muscle growth because […]

05/27/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

You gotta start ’em young: Teens with healthy muscle mass are less likely to have metabolic syndrome

Teens may want to consider building their muscles not only for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea found in their study that teens with low muscle mass were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase a […]

05/22/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Looking to get shredded? Try supplementing with ginseng

People into resistance training may want to consider taking ginseng. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that ginseng contains a compound called panaxatriol that helps promote muscle protein synthesis after an intense exercise. Muscle protein synthesis is a naturally occurring process wherein protein is produced to repair muscle damage caused by vigorous […]

05/09/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Panaxatriol improves protein synthesis from exercise

Researchers from Japan examined the effect of panaxatriol derived from ginseng on muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise. They published their study in the journal Nutrition Research. In the study, the researchers hypothesized that panaxatriol triggers the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling and muscle protein synthesis by activating both the Akt and […]

03/13/2019 / By Jose Lopez

Understanding the role of vitamin E in age-related disorders of skeletal muscles

An international study looked at the role that vitamin E plays in skeletal muscle disorders, including sarcopenia. The findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Sarcopenia, or the loss of muscle strength and mass, comes from impaired neuromuscular innervation, transitioning of skeletal muscle fiber type and reduced muscle regenerative capacity. In this study, scientists from Taiwan and […]

03/06/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Can drinking coffee prevent age-related muscle loss?

Muscles tend to degenerate with age, which leads to a debilitating condition known as sarcopenia. Fortunately, a study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that light coffee drinking can help protect against sarcopenia, particularly in men. In women, they found that heavy consumption of coffee can increase the risk of obesity. Carried out by researchers […]

02/28/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Light coffee consumption found to be effective against sarcopenia

Researchers at Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea report that light coffee consumption can help protect against sarcopenia in men, while frequent coffee intake can increase the risk of obesity in women. The researchers reached this conclusion after they had conducted a cross-sectional study on the association between coffee consumption, obesity, and sarcopenia. […]

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