10-29-2007 A study published in the peer-reviewed Nutrition Journal (October 24, 2007) reveals that people who used multiple supplements for at least 20 years were in overall better health than both non-supplement users and individuals who only consumed a multivitamin/mineral supplement. This first-ever study on long-term users of multiple dietary supplements found them comparatively to…
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Eating Right During Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can sap your appetite, but that’s when getting adequate nutrition is more important than ever. Here’s how to meet your needs. By Gina Shaw WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Here are two selected paragraphs from the article. “If you want to supplement the nutrition you get from your regular diet, we…
Growth Hormone and Protein Synthesis
The production of growth hormone is regulated by many factors: Stress, exercise, nutrition, fasting, sleep and growth hormone itself. However, its primary controllers are two hypothalamic hormones (Growth hormone-releasing hormone Somatostatin) and one hormone from the stomach (Ghrelin). L- Arginine is required before bed. Somatomedin C, high blood sugar or fats, obesity, and depression reduce…