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Extra protein beyond RDA has no benefit for most people, European study concludes

Protein is one of the three essential macro-nutrients. Adequate intake is necessary for strong bones, muscle, organs, and pretty much every other part of the...
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Cellular healing benefits of D-ribose can also assist Covid-19 recovery, review finds

Ribose is a sugar-like molecule that your body uses to make adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. ATP is the body’s most basic form of energy and...
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Amazing diversity: L-arginine supports heart health, erectile dysfunction... and now Long Covid

For decades L-arginine has been used in nutritional supplement blends to support muscle growth, heart health and erectile dysfunction. Now a new study has examined...
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Study finds dose-response between protein intake and muscle strength, but only when coupled with exercise

Unless you've been asleep for the past few years you know there's a robust debate about whether a high protein diet is beneficial and effective...
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Creatine supplementation improves memory in new meta-analysis

Just about every athlete recognizes creatine as the world's most popular muscle-building nutrient. But the same energy-producing properties in creatine that benefit muscle growth also...
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Collagen--improving joint pain while helping your skin look younger!

Supplementation with a collagen supplement improves flexibility and joint pain, according to a new human clinical study. The study was conducted jointly by researchers at...
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L-Carnitine supplementing reduces waistline and improves blood pressure, according to meta-analysis

L-Carnitine is a non-protein amino acid found in meat, fish, milk and dairy products. It plays a role in lipid metabolism by transporting long-chain fatty...
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Study recommends pregnant women take choline supplements during coronavirus pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues we learn more about the pivotal role that overall health plays in the likelihood of contracting and/or surviving the disease....
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Branch Chain Amino Acid supplements improve performance in cycling study

A new nine week study on cycling subjects has demonstrated that branch chain amino acids (BCAA) can have a dramatic effect on performance. The placebo-controlled...

Latest Studies Prove You can Build Muscle for Health and Longevity Faster than Steroids

Americans are losing muscle at an accelerated rate because people aren’t using muscle or feeding themselves properly. The average person loses 2-3 pounds of muscle...
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