Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. BCAAs from non-grain sources were positively associated with handgrip strength (P<0.05). In determining the clinical prognosis of elderly patients, measuring handgrip strength has proven more effective than measuring...
Amino Acid Profile Associated with Bone Mineral Density and Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that a specific amino acid (AA) profile is associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) and lower subsequent fracture risk, independent of diet and lifestyle factors. With increasing age, the risk...
Diets Low in Sulfur Amino Acids are Associated with Lower Cardiometabolic Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that diets lower in sulfur amino acids (SAA) and very close to the estimated daily requirement (EAR) of 15 mg/kg/day, are associated with a reduced risk for cardiometabolic diseases. While SAAs are necessary for...
N-Acetyl Cysteine Improves Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Written Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Three months administration of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) in participants with Parkinson’s disease significantly increased dopamine binding as well as motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a...
Leucine Maintains Muscle Mass in Elderly Nursing Home Residents
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Leucine supplementation had no effect on muscle mass; however, it did improve physical performance and respiratory muscle function in nursing home participants. Sarcopenia (loss of skeletal muscle) is a common symptom that...
Effects of Betaine Supplementation on Body Composition and Performance in Collegiate Females
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Nine weeks of betaine supplementation improved body composition of young active resistance-trained women by reducing fat mass, but had no effect on their strength or power performance. Betaine anhydrous (sometimes referred to as...
Oral Taurine Improves Cycling Stamina in Thermal Conditions
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that supplementing with 50 mg/kg of taurine 2 hours prior to training improved physical performance and stamina and attenuated the acceleration of internal body temperature. The amino acid taurine has...
Diets Rich in Sulfur Amino Acids Reduce Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This epidemiological study investigates the association between consumption of sulfur amino acids and cardiometabolic disease risk in U.S. adults. Cardiometabolic disorders represent a cluster of interrelated risk factors, primarily...
The Stress-Reducing Effect of Matcha Green Tea in both Animal and Human Studies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Matcha tea, with a CE/TA ratio of 2 or less was shown to significantly modify the stress response in a mice model of psychological stress as well as in stressed pharmacy students who consumed baked cookies with added matcha. Matcha, a...
Amino Acid Citrulline Mitigates Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Associated with Western Diet
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a rat model researchers demonstrate that supplementation with amino acid citrulline may help mitigate liver injury induced by a western diet. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now reaching epidemic...
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