By Sally Robertson, B.Sc. Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) New research from the University of Sydney suggests that excessive intake of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in the form of pre-mixed protein powders, shakes and supplements may do more harm to health than good. Amino acids have long been praised by bodybuilders and fitness fanatics for their muscle building...
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Scientists discover cocktail of cancer medication and plant-based supplement could halt body’s decline
Anti-ageing drug derived from a compound in green tea, onions and RED WINE is on the horizon: Scientists discover cocktail of cancer medication and plant–based supplement could haltbody’s decline Zombie – or senescent – cells are alive but do not function properly Cell removal improved the ability to walk in patients with deadly lung disease ‘Glimmer’ drug cocktail may work for other ’20 diseases’ linked to zombie cells An...
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This stimulant is banned in sports but found in dietary supplements. A doctor asks why
Dr. Pieter Cohen studies the borderline between drugs and ingredients billed as botanicals in dietary supplements. In one instance, his research led the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on weight-loss supplements illegally containing BMPEA, a compound chemically akin to amphetamine and linked to serious health risks. Its makers claimed it came from a...
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