Do Branched-Chain Amino Acids Help in Muscle Recovery?
Branched-Chain Amino Acids – Athletic Performance? The results of this recent study suggest that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may help to attenuate muscle damage induced by...
Osteoarthritis and Knee Pain Increase Risk of Falls in Elderly
When I think back to my geriatrics classes in medical school, I can vividly recall the lectures by one of the most charismatic teachers at...
Do Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?
Do Soy Nuts Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol? For women who are concerned about their blood pressure and cholesterol, in addition to their routine...
No Whey Dude… It Really Works to Help Build Mass?
Whey protein for building lean muscle mass? No whey? Yes way! This recent study suggests that whey supplements REALLY do work to increase muscle mass...
Do Chromium Supplements Really Promote Weight Loss?
From this recent study published in the journal, Nutrition, chromium picolinate was ineffective at promoting weight loss. Oddly, this is a common supplement found in...
Nutritional Supplements for Weight Loss?
Weight loss is an important concern for the millions among us in the United States who suffer from obesity. Obesity itself can have several adverse...
Does Yohimbine Supplementation Promote Fat Loss?
A recent study published in the journal, research in sports medicine, suggests that a 20mg dose taken twice daily for 20 days, may help to...
Effect of Probiotics on Respiratory Tract Infections
Update on Probiotics for Respiratory Tract Infections When I first wrote this post, a study at the time had equivocal results on whether or not...
Does Hoodia Gordonii Suppress Appetite?
Hoodia Gordonii and Weight Loss? Hoodia gordonii is a popular ingredient in many dietary supplements which are designed to promote weight loss. Here are the results from a...
Creatine Protein Carbohydrate Supplements?
The above photo is of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers. Obviously, I’ve made a few updates to to this article which was originally published...
