Whey protein supplements aren’t just for gym buffs, according to research from McMaster University in the UK, published in July 2017 in the journal PLOS ONE. When taken on a regular basis, a combination of these and other ingredients in a ready-to-drink formula have been found to greatly improve the physical strength of a growing… Continue reading A Supplement Can Repair & Rejuvenate Muscles in Older Adults
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A Protein That Causes Muscle Loss
Researchers have discovered that a protein causes muscle weakness and loss during aging, according to a news release from the University of Iowa. The protein, ATF4, alters gene expression in skeletal muscle, causing reduction of muscle protein synthesis, strength, and mass. The Iowa study also identifies two natural compounds, one found in apples and one… Continue reading A Protein That Causes Muscle Loss