Creatine-Do You Need It?
Creatine is an amino acid used by the muscles as energy for working muscles. It is stored primarily in the muscles as creatine phosphate. Its purpose is to reload the…
Repair Cellular Energy
The body has several methods to break down, repair and replace non-functioning cells. This is an area of research that has generated significant interest because of its broad impact on…
Secrets to a Successful Workout
The top reasons for not going to the gym are lack of time and confidence. While there is no supplement or trick to make more time in the day, there…
More Good Results with Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is a prominent herb in Indian Ayurveda that has been used for centuries to support good health. More recently, extracts of the herb have shown significant benefit in many…
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Exercise is unarguably one of the greatest things you can do for your health and wellness. But strenuous physical activity increases the risk of musculoskeletal injury and can induce muscle damage resulting in acute inflammation and decreased performance.The typical treatments such as rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective, however, the side effects such as gastric ulcerations are undesirable.Tart cherry juice has been proven to naturally decrease inflammation by improving the body’s capacity to resist oxidative damage during acute oxidative stress. It is rich in polyphenols which improve the body’s antioxidant defenses – this allows the body to recover faster and reduces the symptoms of exercise induced muscle damage. Some studies have shown that it can reduce exercise related strength losses by up to 18% as well as reduce after exercise soreness and pain.
Myostatin and Building Muscle
Myostatin is a protein in the body that inhibits muscle growth. Animals and humans that have a defect in their myostatin have muscles that are considerable larger and stronger than …
Improve Your Workout with Curcumin
Improve your workout with curcumin. New research shows that curcumin helps reduce oxidative stress.We produce free radicals during exercise, which is one reason we need antioxidants. Curcumin is both anti-inflammatory…
Can More Protein Reduce Muscle Loss?
Can eating more protein while dieting can help reduce muscle loss? It has been said that while losing weight, muscle mass will decrease. New research experimented with varying levels of…
