Leucine supplements boost muscle synthesis by 33% during exercise
Consumption of leucine-enriched essential amino acid supplements during endurance exercise may enhance the synthesis of muscle protein by 33%, says a new study from the US Army.
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Green tea compound blocks weight gain: Mouse study
The green tea extract epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may slow weight gain by limiting fat absorption, according to new research.
Supplements for lung injury patients may do more harm than good, suggests study
Supplementation with dietary omea-3 and antioxidants does not improve the primary outcomes of patients with acute lung injury, and may in fact be harmful for such patients, says new research
Krill wars round two: Neptune patent is ‘invalid’ and ‘unenforceable’, says Enzymotec
Israeli nutritional lipids giant Enzymotec has weighed into the patent infringement row engulfing the krill oil industry with a statement from its boss declaring rival Neptune’s new US patent for marine phospholipids ‘invalid’ and ‘unenforceable’ and...
Glaxo wins vitamin C ad challenge
The UK advertising watchdog says it has no issue with the way drug giant GlaxoSmithKline advertises the vitamin C content of its blackcurrant drink, Ribena.