Carbohydrates play an important role in endurance exercising as they provide the quick energy needed for exercise and help delay fatigue. A recent study suggests that potato puree is just as effective as traditional carbohydrate gels at boosting athletic performance...
Abscisic acid (ABA) is one of the main five classes of plant hormones. ABA helps plants react to unfavorable conditions. A new study has found that ABA from fig fruit extract may help people maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Ten...
Adiponectin is a protein hormone that is involved in regulating glucose levels as well as fatty acid breakdown. Decreased adiponectin levels are thought to play a central role in the development of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. A...
Mankaiis a protein-rich, aquatic plant strain of duckweed. It has the sameprotein profile as eggs and contains the nine essential amino acids.The mankai strain is particularly rich in iron, zinc, vitamin A,vitamin B complex and vitamin B12. A new study...
Vitamin D plays a key role in maintaining the health of bones andteeth, supporting the immune system, brain, and nervous system, and regulatinginsulin levels. Now a new study suggests that supplementation with vitamin D3may help slow the progression of diabetes...
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. According to a new study, a low-carb diet may help improve metabolic syndrome risk factors even if no weight is lost. Participants in the study included...
Exercising regularly is very important when you have cardiovascular disease. It may make your heart muscle stronger, improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and help control blood sugar levels. According to a new study, approximately 61% of women in the...
