Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’
U.S. researchers find that Beta-alanine, which is a widely used dietary supplement for athletes and body builders, seems to improve muscle endurance in the seniors.
Jeffery Stout, who authored the study, says: “our findings could prove helpful to prevent falls maintain health and independent living in elderly men and women.”
Beta-alanine is an amino acid and it helps to produce carnosine that plays a vital role in normal muscle function during intense workouts. According to researchers, BA causes higher carnosine levels in muscles.
In this study, the researchers determined the fitness levels of 26 elderly men and women who were given BA supplements or placebo pills for 90 days.
“Kellogg” Company has come up with a new consumer outreach program called “Healthy Beginnings”. It has stemmed out of the tendency of Americans in spite of seeing the doctors regularly rarely take the recommendations seriously. The report also sheds light on the health concerns like heart health, digestive health and weight management which could be prevented with some degree of care, however people ignore them unless some kind of medical intervention becomes necessary.
This program throwing light on the significance of the taking care of heart, also gives emphasis on including whole grain foods in our diet, its role in regulating a good digestive system and thus maintain an ideal weight.
Dr Jennifer Garrett, Director of Nutrition Marketing, ‘Kellogg Company’ takes this program as another contribution in the field of heath and well being and offers practical options and ideas for consumers to improve their health. While studying the heart health, digestive health and weight management the program took samples both from the mainstream and Hispanic population were the part of this panel.
