Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, whey protein isolate (WPI) improved cardiovascular function in older adults, but had no significant effect on cerebrovascular or neurocognitive function. One of the effects of aging is reduction of the elastic...
Processed Meat Associated with Increased Overall and Cause-Specific Mortality
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that processed meat but not red meat, is significantly associated with higher mortality risk and recommends healthier protein substitutions. The relationship between dietary intake of meat and general health...
Egg Consumption Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This prospective cohort study of the general Chinese population demonstrated a significantly inverse association of egg consumption (up to <1 egg/day) with CVD, ischemic heart disease, hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, as well as...
Combining Lentils With Carbohydrates Helps Blood Sugar
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Combining lentils with rice or potatoes significantly reduced glycemic response in the 24 participating subjects compared to those in the control group. According to the America Diabetes Association over 30 million adults have diabetes,...
Wheat Protein Shows Muscle-Building Properties in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the participating healthy older men, those who ingested 35 g of casein had a significantly better response to postprandial muscle protein synthesis compared to those who ingested 35 g of wheat protein. Maintaining muscle mass “is...
Yogurt Consumption Enhances Bone Mineral Density and Physical Functioning in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Analyses of a modified food frequency questionnaire, completed by 4310 participating older adults, revealed that more than one serving of yogurt per day significantly improved bone mineral density and physical functioning....
Protein Supplementation Before Bed Increases both Muscle Mass and Strength in Healthy Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 39 healthy men who weight trained for 12 weeks, those who supplemented daily with a 746 calorie protein drink before bedtime increased muscle fiber by 228% and were able to lift 26.1% more weight than the placebo group....
High-Protein Snack Improves Perception of Hunger and Eating Habits in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study in 20 young healthy women, provided 3 days with a high protein or two forms of high carbohydrate and fat snacks consumed 11.25% less calories at dinner on the fourth day. In a 2014 study, 20 healthy women (body mass index...
Pea Protein Proves Effective Alternative to Whey for Muscle Strength and Size
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. When it comes to...
Increased Protein at Breakfast/Lunch Increases Muscle Mass in Adults
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 60 participating subjects, those who consumed protein powder for 24 weeks increased their daily protein intake by 33% which resulted in a 1.21% increase in lean muscle mass compared to placebo. After the age of 50, a...
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