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Amino Acids

05/15/2020 / 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 […]

03/11/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

“Imaginary” pain could be caused by serotonin deficiency, study says

Somatic awareness refers to a type of mindfulness that focuses on what happens to your body. More often than not, heightened somatic awareness is often accompanied by “medically unexplained symptoms” like headaches, nausea constipation, itchy skin or sore joints. This condition is also often associated with illnesses like fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and temporomandibular disorders. However, […]

08/19/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Another of avocados’ superpowers: Resisting the effects of leukemia

The popularity of avocados has risen in recent years – not only because they are delicious, but because they are highly nutritious superfoods. One of the many health benefits they offer is their ability to ward off cancer. Avocados contain avocatin B, which is a compound found to fight against a type of leukemia called […]

07/12/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Certain compounds in milk can protect against hypertension – study

Milk contains bioactive peptides that possess anti-hypertensive properties, a study in the journal Nutrition Research shows. In their paper, researchers from Serbia’s University of Novi Sad and Finland’s Abo Akademi University noted that this discovery is significant in food technology, especially when it comes to developing functional food for those at risk of hypertension. The research team, in particular, […]

06/26/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Bioactive milk peptides found to have anti-hypertensive properties

Finnish and Serbian researchers identified milk-derived di- and tripeptides that have antihypertensive properties, which they published in the journal Nutrition Research. In the study, researchers used 3D quantitative structure-activity relationship models to predict whether milk di- and tripeptides can inhibit angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) activities. The researchers also looked at whether these activities could be explained by evaluating the […]

06/18/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Low on protein? Adding cystine improves albumin in the blood

Albumin is the most abundant plasma protein in humans, and it is present in the body in either its oxidized or reduced forms. Many studies reported the relationship between the albumin redox state and chronic diseases such as liver disease; hence researchers are trying to understand its oxidized and reduced states and what factors affect them. In […]

05/28/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Dietary cystine essential in regulating mercaptalbumin levels

In this study, researchers from the Kyoto Prefectural University in Japan examined the amino composition of dietary protein to determine if it modulates the oxidized/reduced state of plasma albumin in rats. Their study, which demonstrated the effects of protein quality, was published in the journal Nutrition Research. The quantity of dietary protein influences the oxidized/reduced state of […]

05/09/2019 / By Edsel Cook

NAC is a powerful antioxidant that can stop cancer cell growth in its tracks

Antioxidants offer an alternative way of preventing the growth and spread of cancer. In particular, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) presents a powerful solution to combat the disease. In 2018, more than 1.7 million new cases of cancer were reported in the U.S. That number is expected to go up in the coming year despite billions of dollars and […]

05/08/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Watermelon juice: A refreshing way to boost heart health and improve blood flow

A cold glass of watermelon juice is not just great for beating summer-related health problems like dehydration, fatigue, and heatstroke — this refreshing fruit also supports the healthy functions of the heart, blood, kidneys, and cells to protect against more serious health disorders. A glass of juice made from this summer fruit contains minute amounts of […]

04/02/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Taking whey supplements after breakfast can boost amino acid absorption

You can maximize the benefits of your supplements by taking them at the right time. In a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, it was revealed that consuming whey protein after breakfast can speed up the absorption of amino acids. Typically, amino acids from meals are absorbed two hours after eating a meal. However, […]

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