News tagged with protein supplements


Muscle-building teens may go to extremes, study finds

(HealthDay)—Many teenagers want a toned physique, and some use unhealthy tactics to get one, new research finds.

Pediatrics created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

PUFA formula supplementation doesn't up infant cognition

(HealthDay) -- Supplementation of infant formula with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) is not associated with improved cognition; and infants fed with milk- or soy protein-based formula have ...

Pediatrics created May 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Professor conducting study to determine whether supplements help muscles grow

Nutritional supplements are often associated with athletes and body builders, but a University of Kansas professor is conducting a research project to determine whether they are in fact, effective and if they might be able ...

Other created May 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mad cow quarantines lifted at 2 California dairies

(AP) -- Quarantines were lifted on two Central California dairies associated with a case of mad cow disease after investigators found no link between the illness and food the diseased bovine might have consumed, federal ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Soy/milk protein dietary supplements linked to lower blood pressure

Milk and soy protein supplements were associated with lower systolic blood pressure compared to refined carbohydrate dietary supplements, in a study reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Cardiology created Jul 18, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Protein supplements give no benefit to athlete's performance, researchers find

(Medical Xpress) -- The sports drink industry makes millions of pounds from selling drinks and other supplements to people who want to increase their energy and stamina while exercising.

Health created Jul 05, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Lecithin component may reduce fatty liver, improve insulin sensitivity

A natural product called DLPC (dilauroyl phosphatidylcholine) increases sensitivity to insulin and reduces fatty liver in mice, leading Baylor College of Medicine researchers to believe it may provide a treatment for prediabetic ...

Medical research created May 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast