Your mom always told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Of course, mom’s always right. But does the science back her recommendation up? From an array of studies, scientists have demonstrated the efficacy of breakfast for a variety of health benefits. The number of these benefits also increase if that… Continue reading Eight Reasons to Start Your Day With a Protein-Dense Shake
Category: IsagenixHealth – US
Why Athletes Should Only Choose Informed-Sport Certified Supplements
Dietary sport supplements have gained tremendous popularity in the last several decades and are now an established part of the landscape of modern sport. However, some athletes who take supplements have no clear understanding of the potential effects. This includes the benefits and any potential risks associated with the product. Before deciding to use any… Continue reading Why Athletes Should Only Choose Informed-Sport Certified Supplements
Why Taurine Is Safe and Helps Athletic Endurance and Recovery
Taurine is a natural organic acid that’s central to normal human physiology and found in plentiful amounts in the human body. In fact, it makes up about a gram per kilogram of body weight and is found mainly in the brain, eyes, heart, reproductive organs, and skeletal muscle. A normal diet typically contains between 40-… Continue reading Why Taurine Is Safe and Helps Athletic Endurance and Recovery
How to Use Protein Pacing for Weight Maintenance
Once you reach your weight loss goals, keep protein pacing part of your plan for long-term, sustainable weight maintenance. As a professor of health and exercise sciences and director of the Human Nutrition and Metabolism laboratory at Skidmore College, Paul Arciero, Ph.D. has been a key figure in protein pacing research. He was the lead… Continue reading How to Use Protein Pacing for Weight Maintenance
How Athletes Lost Weight, Kept Muscle, and Improved Performance with Partial Intermittent Fasting
In a variety of sports, athletes often seek to lose weight while keeping muscle for a competitive advantage. For example, these can include athletes in any form of fitness competition, bodybuilding, or even combat sports like wrestling or judo. The problems of athletes who attempt to diet is that, as they restrict food calories, most… Continue reading How Athletes Lost Weight, Kept Muscle, and Improved Performance with Partial Intermittent Fasting
It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising for Heart Health
If you have never been someone who exercises regularly but are concerned about your heart health, you may be in luck. New research shows that starting an exercise program in middle age can still help keep the heart young. Regular exercise is one of the most tested methods for overall health benefits. Even though current… Continue reading It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising for Heart Health
Older Adults Who Take Curcumin Daily Improve Attention and Memory
A new study suggests that older adults who supplement daily with curcumin improve their memory and attention. You may know curcumin as the active component of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and for giving curry its bright yellow color. The ingredient has also been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Among its health benefits,… Continue reading Older Adults Who Take Curcumin Daily Improve Attention and Memory
Podcast: The Science Behind e+
Trainer: David Despain, MS, CFS, Director of Science Communications Learn about the science behind e+ and what makes it different than other energy drinks on the market. David explains how caffeine and adaptogens work in the body to not only support energy levels, but also improve athletic performance. For more podcasts visit IsagenixPodcast.com. The post… Continue reading Podcast: The Science Behind e+
How Much Protein Goes to Your Muscles?
The human body is capable of digesting large quantities of protein, but not all of it is used to synthesize muscle. Following a meal, protein digestion starts in the stomach by pepsin in the presence of hydrochloric acid and continues in the small intestines. Pancreatic and intestinal enzymes work to break down protein into more… Continue reading How Much Protein Goes to Your Muscles?
Can Kids Use Isagenix?
By Andrea Frank Henkart, MA, CNC Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important for everyone, but children particularly require a range of nutrients for healthy growth and development. A nutritious diet can balance energy, increase concentration, and improve mood, allowing kids to maximize their potential at school and at home. Parents, nutritionists, and pediatricians alike… Continue reading Can Kids Use Isagenix?