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07/31/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Off to do your daily workout? Here are a few things you can munch on before you hit the gym
The body consumes high amounts of energy when you work out, depleting your energy stores. One way to keep your body up and running during particularly intense exercises is to eat before working out. Some people fast before working out and still perform well. Others, particularly beginners and those who do highly demanding workout routines, need to […]
07/30/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Going bananas over losing weight? Why not try eating more bananas
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They are rich in vitamins and fiber that are good for health. It is commonly known as the “happy fruit” not only for its curvy shape but because it increases levels of the “feel-good” hormone dopamine. Among its many benefits, bananas are said to be […]
05/19/2020
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By Zoey Sky
If you work out, you need magnesium: It promotes recovery after strenuous exercise
Magnesium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in muscular health and recovery. After a grueling workout, you need to replenish your electrolytes and magnesium levels. Magnesium and muscle recovery In a study involving marathon runners, researchers discovered that magnesium was the most highly depleted electrolyte in the participants, with potassium a close second. Athletes require […]
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 […]
09/25/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Sweaty and inflamed: How to get rid of a flushed face after a workout
Working out regularly is one of the best ways to maintain your overall health. However, a particularly strenuous gym session can make your face red, which might cause you alarm the first time it happens. What causes facial redness after a workout? In most cases, a flushed face after an intense workout shouldn’t be a cause for […]
07/04/2019
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By Isabelle Z.
An unhealthy weight can affect your body’s ability to use vitamin D
People who are overweight have a lot to worry about, from the way their clothes fit to their higher risk of health problems. Now researchers have added yet another motivation to shed some pounds as they’ve discovered that the effects of obesity on the liver can hurt overweight people’s ability to use vitamin D. Research […]
05/14/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Increased protein intake and regular exercise significantly lowers risk of sarcopenia
Researchers from Drexel University in Philadelphia have investigated the effects of dietary protein intake and exercise in reducing the risk of sarcopenia. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. In the review, researchers associated aging with sarcopenia, a progressive decline in mass and strength of the skeletal muscle. This can lead to morbidity, reduced quality […]
04/17/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Can the flavonoid quercetin improve athletic performance?
Athletes looking for a new supplement to boost their performance may try quercetin. A new pilot study reveals that quercetin can reduce muscular pain and cramps after exercise. This study was carried out by a team of researchers from Italy who sought to determine the potential sports nutrition benefits of quercetin. These findings were published […]
04/17/2019
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By Mary Miller
Post-workout nutrition 101: Foods to eat after exercising
One great way to maintain peak physical condition is to engage in a lot of regular exercise, but during intense physical activity, your muscles use up their glycogen energy stores. What you eat after your workout can have a great impact on how quickly your body can replenish its depleted energy levels. It can also significantly affect how efficiently you […]
04/10/2019
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By Isabelle Z.
Vitamin C supplementation before exercise can help hasten your post-workout recovery, researchers find
Regular exercise is one of the top ways to maintain your health as you age. Along with a healthy diet and plenty of rest, exercise is nearly always named as a way to reduce your risk of a host of ailments ranging from heart disease and diabetes to cancer and Alzheimer’s. If concerns about the […]
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