(Natural News) Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in your body. It also helps you maintain good overall health. This nutrient is present in many foods, dietary supplements and some medicines, such as antacids and laxatives. The magnesium contained in plants and seafood is not harmful and does not need to […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking to curb your appetite; burn fat; build lean and toned muscles and strong bone; keep bodily fluids in balance; protect enzyme functions; support your nerves, muscles and bones; boost the health of your skin, hair and nails; boost your immune system and prevent diseases, then supplement with organic grass-fed whey protein. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Tufts University and the Harvard Medical School found that the gut microbiota may be involved in mechanisms affecting muscle strength in the elderly. The team examined healthy and unhealthy older adults and found that the two groups have a distinct profile of gut bacteria. Further experiments with mice demonstrated a link between the […]

(Natural News) Pine bark supplements help protect the body from the effects of oxidative stress after exercise, according to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Researchers from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette said that taking pine bark supplements led to lower levels of malonaldehyde (MDA), a toxic compound that serves as a biomarker for […]

(Natural News) Simple exercises can help ease chronic joint pain, experts said. Joint pain happens occasionally such as when you suffered an injury. It typically goes away on its own after a couple of days. In other cases, however, joint pain can recur for prolonged periods of time, resulting in discomfort that could even affect your body’s […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiome affects muscle strength, found a study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology. Researchers from Tufts University said that the gut microbiome — the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract — helps increase or decrease muscle strength depending on the amount of certain bacteria. The findings of the study benefit […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that a modified form of quercetin can increase muscle growth in young athletes. Quercetin is an antioxidant linked to many health benefits, including reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research hinted at the potential of this antioxidant in boosting […]

(Natural News) Magnesium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in muscular health and recovery. After a grueling workout, you need to replenish your electrolytes and magnesium levels. Magnesium and muscle recovery In a study involving marathon runners, researchers discovered that magnesium was the most highly depleted electrolyte in the participants, with potassium a close second. […]

(Natural News) Muscle loss, known scientifically as sarcopenia, is a disease associated with the aging process. This condition causes a loss of muscle mass and strength, which eventually leads to a loss of balance, a weakened ability to perform daily tasks, and an overall decrease in the general quality of one’s life. Thankfully, new evidence […]

(Natural News) Adequate protein intake can help reduce the risk of frailty in women aged 66 to 71, according to scientists. The study, published in European Journal of Nutrition, showed that an intake of at least 1.1 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (g/kg) over a three-year period led to a reduced risk of frailty and […]