A recently published study in the medical journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology was designed to investigate whether consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with lower testosterone in men 20–39 years old, analyzing the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2012. The results showed that sugar sweetened beverage consumption wasRead More →
Protein is a fundamental core part of nutrition. It is required for cell and tissue repair, hormone and enzyme synthesis, and a variety of metabolic functions. It is especially important for maintaining lean body mass during increased physical activity. Protein supplementation has been found to be a determining factor inRead More →
Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a regulation that requires all restaurants and similar food retail establishments that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations to display the number of calories in standard items on menus/menu boards. Businesses must also provide, upon request, written nutritionalRead More →
A weekly dose of olive oil could be better than Viagra at helping enhance a male’s performance in the bedroom. A new study from Greece indicates that all you need to do is include a few spoons of olive oil in your diet. “This is a drug-free solution that allowsRead More →
A new peer-reviewed research published in the medical journal The Lancet Public Health found that people who ate fewest carbs each day had a higher risk of dying over the next six years. They will have higher death rates from heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Low-carb diets normally involve eating a highRead More →
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally available in few foods. It is also produced when sunlight strikes the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis. Vitamin D obtained also from supplements.Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the small intestines. It is very important for bone growth and boneRead More →
Taking a fish oil supplement can reduce your risk of a heart attack, according to a pair of Harvard-led clinical trials. The Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL) found that healthy people who took a fish oil supplement suffered fewer heart attacks, particularly if they did not eat fish frequently.Read More →
Dieting for weight control, or more scientifically called reduction in caloric intake, has been shown to reduce incidence of obesity-related diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease and extend healthy life expectancy. However, sustaining low-calorie diet all the time and for a long time has been proven to beRead More →