by Becky | Sep 27, 2022 | 2022, Aging, Amino Acids
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that meeting the RNI of dietary EAAS resulted in a significant improvement in high muscle strength, with a positive dose-response relationship noted between the total EAAS and high muscle strength. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2021 | 2018, Aging, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Intake of less than 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day was negatively associated with muscle strength and performance later in life, especially in older women. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2019, Aging, Fats and Oils - General
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A three -month supplementation with medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) significantly improved muscular strength in elderly participants. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Fenugreek, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen® increased strength and muscle mass in the participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 14, 2019 | 2019, Aging, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Personalized Tai-Chi training designed based on an objective measurement and conducted according to graded intensity and complexity significantly benefited participants after an eight-week intervention. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2019 | 2018, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the non-stair climbing control group, stair-climbing training over a twelve –week period significantly improved systemic arterial stiffness, blood pressure, and leg muscle strength in the participating postmenopausal women with stage 2 hypertension. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2015, Amino Acids, Proteins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 161 young males given whey protein or pea protein, those in the pea protein group had 4.6% greater increase in muscle thickness than the whey protein group and 11.6% increase over the control group. (more…)