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15.11.2018
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Soy protein equally effective as animal protein in building muscle strength
According to a recent meta-analysis, soy protein is equally effective as animal protein in building muscle mass and strength. Undertaking resistance exercise is key in increasing muscle strength. Amongst athletes there exists a common misconception that animal proteins, particularly whey, are more...
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14.11.2018
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High-Protein Diet Exposes Cancer Stem Cells to New Drug Approach
Unlike healthy cells or mature cancer cells, the stem cells that sustain cancer rely on energy derived from protein or, more precisely, amino acids. This unique dietary preference, say scientists based at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, makes cancer stem cells uniquely vulnerable to drugs...
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13.11.2018
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World Diabetes Day 2018: 6 High-Protein Snacks To Manage Blood Sugar Levels
The world will be observing World Diabetes Day 2018 on 14th November. World Diabetes Day is a global awareness campaign that focusses on diabetes mellitus, an illness that is increasing in numbers worldwide with each passing year. Diabetes is a chronic condition in which body’s ability to...
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12.11.2018
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Researchers show that a high-protein diet does not affect kidney function
A widely held and controversial myth that high-protein diets may cause kidney damage in healthy adults has been debunked by scientists at McMaster University, who examined more than two dozen studies involving hundreds of participants. The meta-analysis, published in the Journal of Nutrition,...
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12.11.2018
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Consuming More Protein May Reduce Disability Risk In Elderly: 5 Protein Rich Foods
Protein is called the building block of life; turns out the macronutrient may also do wonders for older adults to preserve the ability to perform daily activities as well as prevent their risks of disability. According to a latest study, increasing the daily amount of protein intake could slow the...
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