Nutrition Notes
Muscle Tone Matters: The Key to Optimal Body Composition and Metabolic Health
The role of muscle tone in healthy body composition and metabolic health
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Nutrition Notes
The role of muscle tone in healthy body composition and metabolic health
Research & Education
Summer is a season to be cherished – when the great outdoors beckons us to frolic in its beauty. There is only one downfall: allergies. Yes, the flowers and trees are glorious, but the sneezing is not. Fortunately, there are simple ways to beat the summer sneezes.
Nutrition Notes
When thinking about healthy skin, most of us might envision moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and toners. What we topically use on our skin is important, but true skin health and radiance depend on the availability of key nutrients that can help the skin glow from the inside out.
Amino Acids
Dietary Intake of Taurine and Glycine
Amino Acids
Creatine monohydrate stands out as one of the most renowned ergogenic aids, and its reputation is well-deserved. This blend of the amino acids (methionine, glycine, and arginine) has undergone extensive examination for its impact on sports performance. However, what many people overlook is the broad
Cardiovascular Health
Despite being the only mammals that purposefully delay sleep, human adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night is important for every major body system, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine, digestive, and respiratory systems.
Nutrition Notes
What are short-chain fatty acids?
Mental Wellness
While the popularity of the anti-inflammatory potential of omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin continues to grow, the clinical utility of these compounds in mitigating inflammation that has been found in depression is still emerging. The focus of this blog will be on the evidence that investigates the
Nutrition Notes
The role of probiotics in mental health
Magnesium
The role of magnesium in the brain
Nutrition Notes
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo, is a tree species native to China and one of the oldest living plants on our planet. Its existence traces back approximately 200 million years, earning the title of a “living fossil.” Humans have used ginkgo medicinally for centuries for various health condit