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 […]
Magnesium deficiency is a condition in which the amount of magnesium in the blood is lower than normal, the medical name is hypomagnesemia. Every organ in our body, especially the heart, muscles, and kidneys need this mineral. It also contributes to the makeup of teeth and bones. Magnesium is needed for many functions in the […]
Obesity can increase the risk of developing multiple health conditions and complications and is considered a pandemic. This is a major public health concern, due to the increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and different types of cancer. That’s why new and better strategies to combat obesity are of utmost importance. As […]
Flavanols (FL) are another subclass of flavonoids that exist in a variety of chemical forms and derivatives. Flavanols are the predominant pigments in wine, tea, and cocoa. The consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa, chocolate, and tea has been associated with the decreased risk of some vascular diseases, including cardiac events and strokes and improvements in blood […]
Intermittent fasting (IF) has recently gained much public interest as a weight loss approach. It’s a unique dietary strategy defined as periods of eating alternated with periods of not eating (fasting). This dietary strategy focuses on when food is consumed and total quantity consumed and it works through an altered liver metabolism, referred to as […]
Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, has many nutrients that can positively affect our health. It’s loaded with antioxidants and other substances such as methylxanthines and flavonols that have many health benefits. There are many health benefits that have been proven by scientific studies, among them are: High-quality nutritive components In order for dark chocolate to be […]
Parkinson’s disease (PD) stands in second place after Alzheimer’s disease among common neurodegenerative disorders. An overall incidence rate of 17 per 100,000 persons per year has been reported. The onset of PD is usually at 65 years or older, and it appears slightly more frequently in men than in women. The aging of society around […]
Chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) are a matter of great concern to the world’s public health and the leading cause of death. In 2005, around 35 million deaths were attributed to such diseases, almost 60% of global mortality and 45.9% of the global burden of diseases. If this trend is maintained, it is estimated that by […]
What is the Western Diet? The Western Pattern Diet is a modern-day style diet that mostly contains high amounts of processed foods, red meat, high-fat dairy products, high-sugar foods, and pre-packaged foods, that increase the risk of chronic illness. This diet is “rich in red meat, dairy products, processed and artificially sweetened foods, and salt, […]