Garlic Decreases Risk of Developing Heart Disease
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as been used a remedy in Eastern medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. Allicin, the active ingredient in garlic, has been shown to have positive benefits for impacting blood sugar levels, treat stomach ulcers, and also has potent antioxidant qualities as well. A new study that was published in the journal Atherosclerosis is reporting that garlic also appears to be able to reduce risk factors associated with heart disease as well. For the study researchers took 152 men and women who had previously been diagnosed with atherosclerosis and have them either 900mgs of supplemental garlic powder or a placebo and then monitored their levels of atherosclerosis at the start of the study, and again at 16, 36, and 48 months. At the conclusion of the study researchers found that not only did garlic reduce risk factors of heart disease, but it reduced atherosclerotic build ups by 4.4% in the test group while the placebo group had a nearly 16% increase in the amount of build ups. Those looking for a cost effective way to reduce their risk of heart attack may want to consider regularly supplementing with garlic as an alternative therapy.
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=22635&Section=NUTRITION
Magnesium Improves Physical Performance
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and plays a key role in a number of metabolic functions such as: maintaining proper digestive health, strengthening bones as a cofactor in vitamin D metabolism, regulating blood sugar, and transporting electrolytes across cell membranes to ensure normal muscular contraction. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition magnesium supplementation has the ability increase physical performance. For the study researchers split participants into three groups. Group one received 300mg’s of magnesium daily, group two received 900mg’s of magnesium daily, and group received a placebo. At the conclusion of the study it was determined that the groups that had received the magnesium supplements did in fact show significant changes in both strength and physical performance. Due to soil that’s been stripped of its nutrients from over farming, and a diet low in magnesium rich foods, the majority of the population is now considered to be deficient in magnesium. However, those looking to elevate serum magnesium levels and take advantage of their performance enhancing benefits should look for a quality magnesium oxide supplement to add to their daily vitamin regimen.
Running Daily Could Increase Lifespan
A number of the recent studies conducted on exercise and its metabolic impact suggests that high intensity interval training appears to impart the greatest physiological benefits. Now, a new study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University has found that running as little as 5-10 minutes daily could extend lifespan by up to three years. The study, which was published the journal of the American College of Cardiology analyzed data from over 55,000 participants over a period of fifteen years. Researchers analyzed their exercise habits, and causes of death among other things. The data found that those who ran regularly each week had a 30% reduced risk of all-cause mortality, and a 45% reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. However, the researchers also noted that too much running is a bad thing and leads to chronic inflammation, erosion of the joints, and even increased risk for heart attacks.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/280279.php
Quitting Smoking Is Easier With Exercise
Recent polls indicate that nearly 40% of all Americans smoke, and most smokers attempt to quit on average between 6-9 times during their lifetime. Quitting smoking cold turkey is often accompanied by irritability, mood swings, and in some cases depression. However, a new study conducted by Concordia University has found that exercise has the ability to help ease the difficulties of quitting smoking and alleviate depression. Researchers conducted an eighteen month study in which they had those actively attempt to quit smoking engage in an exercise program. Accordingly, researchers found that a number of those attempting to quit did in fact suffer from depression, but even the most basic forms of exercise improve symptoms – most likely due to the exercise induced catecholamine response that triggers “feel good” hormones.
Researchers Discover Enzyme for Controlling Glucose
Every physique athlete looking to maximize their fat loss while maintaining their hard earned muscle understands how important it is to control insulin levels in the blood. However, individuals who are type-1 or type-2 diabetics are unable to properly regulate blood sugar or insulin levels which results in a tremendous amount of metabolic and physiological damage. However, researchers at Yale University have discovered an enzyme in the brain that serves as a “glucose control switch” that could potentially eliminate diabetes one day in the future. Researchers discovered that an enzyme identified as prolyl endopeptidase that plays a key role in glucose regulation in the brain. They found that the enzyme sensitizes neurons in the brain to the presence of glucose in the blood. Those neurons then send signals to the pancreas to begin producing insulin in order to clear glucose from the blood. Once the neurons become desensitized, the signal is no longer sent, and the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin. Researchers now hope to further their studies to determine of the new form of therapy will work in human trials.
http://www.sci-techni.com/2014/07/yale-researchers-discover-glucose.html
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