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Consuming whey protein before meals could help improve blood glucose control in people with diabetes
Blood sugar surges—after-meal glucose “spikes”—can be life threatening for people with diabetes. Diabetic blood sugar spikes have been linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney failure and retinal damage. Now, a new Tel Aviv University study published in Diabetologia, suggests a new way to suppress these deadly post-meal glucose surges: the consumption of whey ...
Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation’ Alzheimer’s Prevention Diet
Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation’ Alzheimer’s Prevention Diet: 20 percent “good” fats. Items in this group include extra virgin olive oil, avocado, and flax seed oil 40 percent lean proteins. Look to include fish, chicken, turkey, and soy on a daily basis. 40 percent complex carbohydrates. Discover the rewards of a rainbow of fresh vegetables, ...
How U.S. CPG’s Can Get Their Groove Back
Manufacturers need to find different way to expand beyond the grocery channel development of more effective product portfolios. Although the U.S. population growth is expecting to stay low, at least for the next decade, has created a much larger problem in the environment. In order to climb the later, sales must use innovative merchandising and ...
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Supplement improves cognitive performance in older adults, USF researchers find
Declines in the underlying brain skills needed to think, remember and learn are normal in aging. In fact, this cognitive decline is a fact of life for most older Americans. Therapies to improve the cognitive health of older adults are critically important for lessening declines in mental performance as people age. While physical activity and ...
Red Yeast Rice Supplements May Vary Widely
According to Dr. Tod Cooperman, MD, president of ConsumerLab.com of White Plains, NY, a recent evaluation of red yeast rice supplements has shown such disparate strength—some up to 500 times more potent than others— despite that labels claimed the same amounts. Nutrition Business Journal has noted that sales of these supplements reached $41 million in ...
DHA May Prevent Fatty Liver Disease
A recent study done by scientists at Oregon State University and several other institutions examined the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, and found they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease. This study established that the main target of DHA in the liver is the control of ...
Caffeine for Sports Intensity
According to a study reported by Science Daily, caffeine combined with carbohydrates could be used to help athletes perform better on the field. According to Science Daily, Mayur Ranchordas, a senior lecturer and performance nutritionist at Sheffield Hallam University, carried out studies on soccer players using caffeine and carbohydrates in a drink. Along with improvements ...
IMMUNO GUM Now GMO-free Certified
IMMUNO GUM (Orange County, CA), the world’s first product designed to bring six key ingredients to support the immune system in chewing gum form, recently announced that all flavors of its gums have been officially certified by Gum Based Co. as non-GMO products. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), are plants or animals that have been genetically ...
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