High blood pressure is fast becoming a major global burden. Come to think of it, one out of every 4 male adults worldwide has high blood pressure. In the same vein, one out of every 5 women has a high BP. Asides from these people; about 30 to 50 percent...
People commonly refer to branched-chain aminos as BCAAs. These aminos are great for improving post-exercise recovery, especially after tough training sessions. They may even help with weight loss too. Looking at all of these qualities, it is understandable why women find BCAAs especially attractive. But then, many women are not...
Cautiously approach supplements for weight loss that make unfounded claims. Certain types of amino acids, especially the three branched-chain amino acids and phenylalanine are marketed widely for weight loss. Upon closer observation, it seems like the evidence supporting these claims is outdated and limited. As protein components can be found...
Legumes like peas, lentils, and peanuts are known for their high fiber and protein content and black beans are no different. Black beans, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins also contribute to its impressive nutritious profile that benefits the health. Some of these include strengthening bones, protecting the heart with its...
Do you know the science behind building muscle mass? Fun Fact: About 40% of a human’s body weight is made up of muscle. While this is a large percentage it can be tough to add lean muscle mass. In fact, even if you do regular workouts the average weight gain...
Herpes virus (HSV) is dangerous because once it infects a person; the infection will not leave till the day they die. However, it may remain dormant most of the time. Sometimes, however, there may be times of periodic reactivation. There are several antiviral drugs to shorten HSV reactivation, but it...
Are you getting enough amino acids? Fun Fact: Peanut butter + whole wheat bread turns two incomplete proteins into a complete protein. It’s critical to make sure we’re getting enough nutrients during the day. That includes foods on the amino acid diet plan. Foods like beef, chicken, nuts/seeds, soybeans, and...
We all need to have an adequate supply of amino acids in our body. You do too. This is essential for the sake of your health and well-being. You need amino acids, particularly essential amino acids to boost your metabolism and general state of health. The straightforward way to get...
What is glutamate? Glutamate is a naturally occurring compound in the human body and the most abundant stimulative neurotransmitter in the nervous system. Its primary function is to help send signals from the nerve cells to various cells of the body and vice versa. Glutamate is synthesized by glutamic acid...
You probably may have heard of how beneficial amino acids are in the body, whether it be the essential or nonessential ones. The body can indeed make it’s amino no matter what we do, but this ability of the human body is only limited to producing the nonessential amino acids....