The results of a new study may give you a reason to make a three-bean salad or snack on hummus. According to a report published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), diets rich in protein, particularly plant protein, are linked to a lower risk of early death. The study said diets consisting of plant proteins including beans, lentils,… Read More »
A review of existing studies reveals that the consumption of protein supplements together with meals could be better for the promotion of weight control than the consumption of supplements in-between meals after a resistance exercise training routine.[1] It’s well known that the consumption of dietary protein soon before or after resistance exercise influences a positive… Read More »
Research on alpha-synuclein highlights a potential therapeutic strategy By Charlotte Hsu BUFFALO, N.Y. — Research by University at Buffalo biologists is providing new insights into alpha-synuclein, a small acidic protein associated with Parkinson’s disease. Alpha-synuclein is known to form abnormal clumps in the brains of patients with Parkinson’s, but scientists are still trying to understand… Read More »
A few years ago protein shakes used to be solely restricted to body builders and Olympians and guzzling them was instantly associated with trying to transform yourself into the incredible hulk. These days millions of people are on the health hype, opting for the handy powders to help them consume more protein on the go.… Read More »
Chocolate was the main ingredient listed in nearly 40% of protein bars surveyed New research conducted by Safefood reveals protein bars are not as healthy as the one third of those surveyed think. In reality, most of the bars on the Irish market are “highly processed” and have a similar amount of calories as a… Read More »
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) unravel how a gene-repressing protein can predict survival outcomes in patients with a malignant form of bile duct cancer Tokyo, Japan – Biliary tract cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the bile ducts, which transport bile from the liver to the duodenum. While generally rare,… Read More »