A pilot study looking at the effects of probiotic supplements on resistance-trained men may show an increase in athletic performance. The study was published in the December edition of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. There is growing evidence that suggests probiotics impact the gut-brain-axis and how it impacts the gut microbiota […]
The findings of a study examining the use of the fruit were published in the December edition of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Tart cherry juice and tart cherry powder effectively reduce inflammation, muscle damage and soreness following bouts of extreme exercise when consumed prior to and following endurance exercise. Subjects
When it comes to a snack food, going nuts can only help fight against some of today’s most troubling health issues – cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A review of several studies looking at benefits of nut-rich diets was published in the July 2014 edition of the Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The review indicates that eating
Blending pulses with or without the digestive supplement galactosidase can increase appetite instead of lowering it, according to a new study. Pulses are a group of legumes that include lentils, pinto beans, kidney beans and dried peas, among other varieties used as dried seeds. The study, published online before print in the December edition of
Two natural plant carbohydrates are showing promise as additives in low-fat foods, making them candidates in the quest for healthier diets. The claims that inulin, and its subgroup oligofructose, can benefit health-conscious diets are published online in the December edition of the Journal of Nutrition. Inulin and its relative, oligofructose, are a natural storage carbohydrate
Not all gluten intolerance can be attributed to celiac disease, a review of several studies has found. Until fairly recently gluten intolerance has been attributed to celiac disease and a wheat allergy, but not anymore because of several study results that have shown that gluten intolerance can also impact people who do not suffer from
A common flavonol found in many fruits, vegetables and grains has been linked to tumor reduction and as a tool in battling leukemia. According to a study published in the October 2014 online edition of the American Association for Cancer Research, the compound is a candidate in the treatment of blood malignancies. Quercetin was studied
Diabetes is perhaps the fastest growing health crisis in the United States, and studies are showing that some of the culprits leading to new diagnoses may not be entering the body through the mouth. According to a studies published over the last several years, researchers are now looking at chemicals such as phthalates as a
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a disorder involving excess levels of androgen hormones. Typically, women with PCOS have many small cysts in their ovaries, and eggs fail to mature properly. Infertility caused by PCOS is usually treated with clomiphene (Clomid), a drug that stimulates egg production. But letrozole (Femara), a breast cancer drug not approved
JAPAN — Lycopene, a constituent of tomato products, is known to be a preventative of certain cancers, diabetes and heart disease. Recent research has now linked it to the decrease of oxidative stress with beneficial effects on bone health. The study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba and the Japan Women’s University was published
