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FDA Warns DMAA Marketers

FDA challenges marketing of DMAA products for lack of safety evidence FDA Warns DMAA Marketers

The Realities Of Metabolic Damage – Scott Abel, Kevin Weiss

Back pain and dics

“Journal of Anatomy 2010 Volume 217 Issue 1, Pages 1 – 15 Intervertebral disc, sensory nerves and neurotrophins: who is who in discogenic pain? José García-Cosamalón Journal of Anatomy 2010 Volume 217 Issue 1, Pages 1 – 15 The normal intervertebral disc (IVD) is a poorly innervated organ supplied only by sensory (mainly nociceptive) and [...]

Taking Vitamin D during meals?

“Taking vitamin D with the largest meal improves absorption and results in higher serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D Guy B Mulligan, Angelo Licata Many patients treated for vitamin D deficiency fail to achieve an adequate serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] despite high doses of ergo- or cholecalciferol. The objective of this study was to [...]

Airport scans radiations: be careful

“Radiation risks cited in full-body airport scans Full-body airport security scanners manufactured by Torrance-based Rapiscan Inc. expose the skin to high radiation levels that may lead to cancer and other health problems, according to researchers from the University of California, San Francisco. Particularly at risk, the researchers said, are travelers who are pregnant, elderly or [...]

5000 IU D3 vitamin daily

“The Chicago Blackhawk team physicians began diagnosing and treating vitamin D deficiency in all Blackhawk players about 18 months ago. Apparently, most players are on 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day. To confirm this assertion, simply ask the Blackhawk organization. After many losing seasons, last year the Blackhawks came out of nowhere to get [...]

Chinese geranium: be careful

Synthetic geranium substance raises ephedra-like red flags Synthetic versions of geranium oil are being illegally formulated into weight management products, according to several sources concerned industry may, “have another ephedra on our hands”. One source who preferred not to be named said geranium oil substitutes were being used in weight loss and body building supplements [...]

Controversy regarding PCB in Omega-3

Omega-3 group ejected from SupplySideEast By Shane Starling in Secaucus, New Jersey, 28-Apr-2010 “Fishoilsafety.com, the group mounting a controversial legal action against eight omega-3 supplement manufacturers and retailers in California over trace PCB levels, was turfed out of the SupplySideEast trade event soon after the show floor opened yesterday. Show producer Virgo Publishing LLC closed [...]

Vitamins and performance

Vitamins and minerals supplementation is shown to have positive effects on master athletes on: Science & Sports Article in Press, Corrected Proof J. Louis, C. Hausswirth, F. Bieuzen and J. Brisswalter Detailed information on: http://www.michaelgundill.com/blog/200

Green tea against hypertension

Effects of green tea, black tea and Rooibos tea on angiotensin-converting enzyme and nitric oxide in healthy volunteers Public Health Nutrition (2010), 13:730-737 Ingrid A-L Perssona, Karin Perssona “Objective Tea has been reported to reduce cardiovascular mortality, but the underlying mechanisms are largely unknown. The aim of the current project was to investigate the effect [...]

Eggs for breakfast reduce apetite during the day

Consuming eggs for breakfast influences plasma glucose and ghrelin, while reducing energy intake during the next 24 hours in adult men Nutrition Research Volume 30, Issue 2, February 2010, Pages 96-103 Joseph Ratliff, Jose O. Leite “We hypothesized that consuming eggs for breakfast would significantly lower postprandial satiety and energy intake throughout the day. Using [...]

Are myonuclei forever?

Are myonuclei forever? Bruusgaard J.C., Johansen I.B., Egner I.M., Gundersen K. J Muscle Res Cell Motil (2009) 30: 324 “Muscle size and force is mainly altered by changing the cross-sectional area of each muscle fibre. Muscle fibres contain multiple nuclei, and it has generally been assumed that each nucleus supports a certain cytoplasmic domain, and [...]

Myoferlin is required for insulin-like growth factor response and muscle growth

Myoferlin is required for insulin-like growth factor response and muscle growth The FASEB Journal. 2010;24:1284-1295 Alexis R. Demonbreun*, Avery D. Posey, Konstantina Heretis, Kayleigh A. Swaggart, Judy U. Earley, Peter Pytel|| and Elizabeth M. McNally*,,,,1 “nsulin-like growth factor (IGF) is a potent stimulus of muscle growth. Myoferlin is a membrane-associated protein important for muscle development [...]

Implications of Salt and Sodium Reduction on Microbial Food Safety

(…) Implications of Salt and Sodium Reduction on Microbial Food Safety Peter J. Taormina Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Volume 50, Issue 3 March 2010 , pages 209 – 227 “Excess sodium consumption has been cited as a primary cause of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Salt (sodium chloride) is considered the main source [...]