Researchers from Wayne State University in Detroit have released a study suggesting that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and protein may increase serum albumin levels and reduce inflammation in individuals undergoing dialysis. Malnutrition and chronic inflammation can be very dangerous for dialysis patients. Read more...

For the first time ever, a study has found that the polyphenols found in red wine may have prebiotic benefits and promote positive gut bacteria. Read more...

Not everyone completes the full treatment cycle of antibiotics, mainly because of diarrhea, a common side-effect of antibiotics. Researchers at the US based nonprofit RAND Corporation have found that probiotics may help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). Read more...

Working out stresses your muscles and can potentially do damage if you're not careful to take care of your body post-workout. A new, as yet unpublished study presented at Experimental Biology May 3, 2012 suggests that consuming a supplement consisting of a protein blend could provide your muscles with much needed amino acids, thereby protecting them from damage. Read more...