Category: Nutrition and Supplements

Different studies have shown that there is a strong association between chronic inflammation and many diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and cancer. Recent studies have also shown a link between diet as a trigger for inflammation. Anti-inflammatory diets have become more popular in recent years. An anti-inflammatory diet is rich in foods containing high levels […]

Stroke and dementia have become an increasing global health consern that bring a heavy economic and social burden worldwide. With the increase in aging population, dementia has become more prevalent, and stroke accounts for 10% of all deaths globally. There has been considerable controversy on the association of coffee and drink consumption with stroke, dementia, […]

Autoimmune diseases are a host of conditions characterized by an abnormal immune response against normal tissues of the body. There are about 100 autoimmune diseases, and they are estimated to affect at least 3-5% of the population. The etiology is still unclear, both genetic and environmental factors are recognized to play key roles in the […]

Chinese Traditional Medicine  According to practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, rehmannia glutinosa, a wild herb also known as Chinese foxglove, can balance the yin. The herb grows in parts of northern and northeastern China, and has been used in medicine for over 2,000 years. Its thick brownish-black roots are usually harvested in the fall and […]

After we ingest food the insulin concentration increases and by doing so, glucose intake and oxidation in peripheral tissues happen. Insulin also activates lipoprotein lipase which promotes the storage of dietary fat in adipose tissue. When we fast, the plasma levels of insulin decrease, which results in lipolysis, a shift from glucose to fat oxidation […]

What is Vitamin C?  Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, ascorbate) is an essential micronutrient that must be delivered either with the diet or as a supplement, given that humans lost the ability to synthesize it due to mutations in the gene encoding a part of vitamin C. This vitamin plays an important role in multiple processes […]

There are many dietary supplements in the market, some of them claim to help with brain function and health in general. However, the research studies don’t always back up what the manufacturer’s claim their supplement can do. We are going to discuss the use of some dietary supplements that have shown to improve brain health. […]

Whey protein (WP) is a widely consumed nutritional supplement known to enhance strength and muscle mass during resistance training (RT) regimes. Muscle protein anabolism is acutely elevated following RT, which is further enhanced by whey protein. As a result, there is reason to suggest that WP supplementation may be an effective nutritional strategy for restoring […]

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a popular home remedy that people have used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It is one of the three most common types of vinegar, produced by fermenting apples. This acidic solution is consumed throughout the world as a flavoring and preservative agent in foods, and it contains a variety […]