Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study on a bike test, those given 2000mg/day ornithine after 2 hours had 91% less fatigue scores. Fatigue is defined as “difficulty in initiating or sustaining voluntary activities (1), and is common symptom both in...
Old Rats Shape Up with L-Carnitine
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. L-carnitine supplementation in old rats showed improved muscle function on par with young rats. It has been said that aging is inevitable, if you just live long enough, that is. At best, its progression may be slowed. Moderate physical...
Treatment Rolling in for Urge to Gamble – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey M.D., Ph.D. In a recent medical study, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) significantly reduced the impulse to gamble among a group of participants diagnosed with a gambling addiction. Gambling has become a popular pastime in the United States. It is...
Protein for Athletes
Written by Amy Kosowski, M.S., LDN. A review of the various types of protein used by atheletes. Athletic competition is at an all time high and athletes are looking towards dietary supplementation in order to get a competitive edge. There are many high-quality sports...
Amino Acids Help Muscle Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Elderly patients given 22 grams of essential amino acids experienced a 22% increase in muscle strength. A health challenge that comes with age is the loss of muscle, a condition called sarcopenia. The Centers for Disease Control and...
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