Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance
What are the pros and cons of fennel fruits as a cheap, easy-to-find, light-weight, nonperishable source of nitrates?
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Preserving Athlete Immunity with Chlorella
The green algae, chlorella, may help attenuate the drop in immune function antibodies associated with over-strenuous exercise.
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“Veg-Table” Dietary Nitrate Scoring Method
What is the optimal timing and dose of nitrate-containing vegetables, such as beets and spinach, for improving athletic performance?
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Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improving Athletic Performance
What is the latest science on the performance-enhancing qualities of nitrate-rich vegetables?
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Music as Medicine
Music can beat out anti-anxiety drugs, Mozart can reduce allergic reactions, and how listening to your favorite tunes can significantly affect your testosterone levels.
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Nutritional Yeast to Prevent the Common Cold
Beta glucan fiber in nutritional yeast may improve immune function, but there is a concern about lead contamination in some brands.
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What Causes Insulin Resistance? (Older Version)
Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are caused by a drop in insulin sensitivity blamed on “intramyocellular lipid,” the buildup of fat inside our muscle cells.
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Enhancing Athletic Performance with Peppermint
Study finds remarkable improvements in exercise performance drinking homemade peppermint water, but there may be side effects.
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Caloric Restriction vs. Plant-Based Diets
What is the best strategy to lower the level of the cancer-promoting growth hormone IGF-1?
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Hibiscus Tea vs. Plant-Based Diets for Hypertension
How do the blood-pressure lowering effects of hibiscus tea compare to the DASH diet, a plant-based diet, and a long-distance endurance exercise?
