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The Importance of a Healthy Gut

The Importance of a Healthy Gut

Reading Time: 5 minutes The Importance of a Healthy Gut. The human gastrointestinal system is one of the body’s most complicated and crucial structures. Its role in human health and disease extends far beyond food digestion. But what is the gastrointestinal system? The gastrointestinal system comprises the alimentary canal (which includes your esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine), …

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Carnitine – Different Types and What Do They Do?

Reading Time: 5 minutes Carnitine – Different Types and What Do They Do? Carnitine is a compound that helps in energy generation in the body. It is present in almost all body cells but most abundant in muscles, the brain, the liver, and the kidneys. The natural food sources of carnitine include red meat, fish, dairy, and poultry (1). …

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Athletic Performance

Carnosine for Enhanced Performance & Recovery

Reading Time: 5 minutes What is Carnosine? Carnosine is a protein-building block. It is a dipeptide and consists of two amino acids- beta-alanine and histidine. It plays several crucial functions in the body and is found in the muscles, brain, heart, and other body organs. Carnosine mainly comes from animal sources such as beef, turkey, chicken, and organic meats. …

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Food and Brain Performance: Best Food for the Brain

Reading Time: 9 minutes The connection between food and the brain is inextricably interlinked. Food can either boost your brain’s performance or slow it down dramatically, depending on the type of food you’ve eaten. For instance, processed foods filled with refined sugar or unhealthy fats (trans-fats and seed oils) can impair cognitive function, and neurotransmitter production and expression, leading …

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Taurine

Taurine – Health Benefits and Uses In Sport Performance

Reading Time: 11 minutes People worldwide are constantly looking for and pursuing ways to improve their health, well-being, fitness, and athletic performance without resorting to drugs, steroids, and other substances. There is a significant amount of research in this area, with the majority centered on food, vitamins, herbs, and other supplements. Taurine is an essential component of this trend. …

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Effects of High Protein Intake on Aging, Metabolic Health, and Weight

Reading Time: 4 minutes Guest blog by Designs for Sports An adequate amount of dietary protein is necessary for the body to function properly and maintain cellular health. Protein is the major functional and structural component of every human cell. Dietary proteins are comprised of individual amino acids that act as building blocks and precursors for a variety of …

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Exploring the Nutrient Density of Organ Meats

Reading Time: 2 minutes Guest Blog by Designs for Sport Consuming a nutrient-dense diet ensures that the body has the vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and other beneficial compounds available for its needs. Western-style diets consisting of primarily energy-dense, ultra-processed foods, and lower levels of key nutrients are continually associated with the development of chronic health conditions, including cardiometabolic diseases, obesity, …

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