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01/27/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Beetroot juice found to “significantly increase muscle force during exercise”
New research published in the journal Acta Physiologica has identified beetroot juice as a powerful workout-boosting food that “significantly increases muscle force during exercise.” Researchers from the United States and the United Kingdom teamed up to test the effects of beetroot juice on a group of healthy men in their early 20s. The men were […]
05/15/2020
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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 […]
11/07/2019
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By Grace Olson
Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
Running is a wonderful aerobic exercise that offers numerous health benefits. It can reduce stress, strengthen the bones, help burn calories, and improve heart health. Running can be done indoors (on a treadmill) or outdoors — depending on a person’s preference — and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you can’t decide […]
05/27/2019
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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
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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
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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 […]
01/30/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Mangosteen and Indian bay leaf may help promote muscle strength
A recent study has suggested that supplementing with mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) and Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) may enhance muscle strength. Using both an animal model and a clinical trial on adult human males, researchers from India examined the effects of the plant extracts on muscle strength and endurance. Earlier studies have linked the nitrate content […]
09/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Your body needs to have the proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery
The body needs a proper balance between oxidants and antioxidants for muscle recovery. Research has revealed that reactive oxygen species – at the right time and right place – are actually necessary for muscle recovery. The study, published in the journal Science Signaling, revealed that adequate amounts of reactive oxygen species are important signals that […]
09/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Trying to build lean mass? Take glutathione and L-citrulline, say researchers
Researchers suggest that people who are trying to build lean mass should take glutathione and L-citrulline supplements. Their suggestion comes after finding a positive association between these supplements and muscle strength. In their study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the researchers recruited 75 resistant-trained men aged between 18 and […]
07/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Bodybuilders can recover faster if they supplement with Korean mistletoe
Supplementing with Korean mistletoe (Viscum album coloratum) has been found beneficial for building muscle, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, it was revealed that the plant is particularly helpful for muscle atrophy and muscle hypertrophy. Researchers in Korea looked at the expression pattern of different genes […]
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