Taking an omega-3 supplement may do more than support heart health—it might enhance the effects of your workout. A recent study found that combining omega-3 supplementation with exercise training improved body composition and cardiometabolic health better than exercise alone. Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies comparing exercise training combined with omega-3 supplementation to exercise training alone. The studies involved 673 adults aged 30 to 70, with an average body mass index (BMI) of 24 to 37. The analysis focused on outcomes such as body fat, bloo... exercise heart disease omega-3 weight loss
Read morePhysical activity is often a fundamental component of weight management strategies. However, some people experience weight loss with physical activity while others do not. A recent study found that differences in the gut microbiome influence the body's metabolic response to physical activity. The study involved 307 healthy men and 209 healthy women enrolled in two long-term cohort studies. Researchers analyzed the participants' gut microbial makeup and assessed their physical activity levels over several years. They found that a specific gut microbe called Alistipes putredinis played a cruci... exercise microbiome weight loss
Read moreVO2 max – the maximum rate of oxygen a person can consume during exercise – is a robust predictor of a person's risk for chronic diseases and death. Exercise increases VO2 max, but how well a person responds to exercise training varies considerably and may be influenced by genetics. A 2017 systematic review identified nearly 100 genes that likely influence a person's VO2 max response to exercise training. Researchers reviewed 35 studies investigating genetic variants in the context of supervised aerobic exercise interventions aimed at improving VO2 max. The studies were based on DNA samples fr... exercise metabolism genetics muscle aerobic
Read more[toc position='left'] Introduction Lactobacillus reuteri is a bacterium found in the digestive tracts of mammals, including humans, and in fermented foods. It is a member of the genus Lactobacillus, which comprises most of the bacteria that live on and in the human body. Lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as those in the Lactobacillus genus, are commonly used in probiotic supplements.[ref doi='10.1016/j.tim.2021.01.003'] Furthermore, some online resources provide step-by-step instructions for at-home bulk production of yogurt with L. reuteri enrichment. (https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/201... gut probiotics microbiome
Read morePregnancy and early childhood are periods of human development when the body has an increased requirement for micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Animal studies have shown the importance of preconception nutrition for offspring development; however, long-term human trials are lacking. Investigators aimed to determine the long-term effects of preconception micronutrient supplementation on children’s intellectual functioning. Several micronutrients play critical roles in fetal development. For example, folic acid supplementation during pregnancy prevents neural tube defects, and iron plays ... pregnancy micronutrients development
Read moreThe gut and brain communicate with each other through a bidirectional signaling pathway called the gut-brain axis, which may be dysregulated in depression. Key elements of this pathway are the tens of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that comprise the intestinal microbiota. Diagnosis of depression relies heavily on clinical evaluation instead of measurement of biomarkers, often leading to misdiagnosis. Authors of a new report aimed to identify which specific microbial and metabolic biomarkers are altered in patients with depression. Changes to the microbes that live in the gut or the ... microbiome depression
Read moreDr. George Brooks discusses the metabolic pathway known as the “lactate shuttle" and its role in the recovery from traumatic brain injury. ... brain nutrition exercise parkinson's metabolism nootropics performance mitochondria lactate
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