Proteins are the basic building blocks of all cells in the human body. Once consumed, the body digests and breaks down protein into branch-chained amino acids. Various amino acids play important roles in metabolism, proper organ and immune system functioning,...
My husband is one of those people who ate anything and stayed rail thin. However, mid-age and years of desk work caught up to him. Around age fifty, his mid-line expanded, and his blood pressure and indigestion started rising....
Are you looking to shrink fat and build lean muscle? Protein is a key component to provide the building blocks to help achieve your goals. Whey protein isolate powder is an easy and efficient way to increase your daily protein...
Have you ever hit a mental or physical wall? Is there something you have to do, but you can’t focus? You may have to finish a project, stay alert while driving, or get through a workout to meet your fitness...
Whey dietary supplements are in sports nutrition drinks, weight loss supplements, and quick on-the-go meal replacement shakes. So, what is whey protein, and why is it in so many things? Long ago, cheesemakers discovered milk is made of two different...
Theanine is an amino acid found only in plants and is naturally concentrated in green tea and some mushroom varieties. It is a non-protein amino acid. How L-Theanine Works in the Body Theanine was discovered in 1949 and has been...
Every day a new article crosses the various news feeds touting the benefits of caffeine. With so many articles and caffeine products screaming for our attention, have you ever wondered how caffeine works in the human body? Its benefits, possible...
