Creatine, sodium bicarbonate combo boosts athletes' anaerobic performance
A study done on taekwondo athletes has found that a blend of creatine with sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, boosted their performance on an anaerobic kick test.
Archives for January 28, 2021
Short-term curcumin supplementation may reduce muscle soreness after exercise: Study
Ten days of pre- and post-exercise curcumin supplementation was associated with reductions in muscle soreness without affecting muscular power compared to placebo, says a new study.
Research encourages breastfeeding mothers to ramp up zinc and iron intake
A new Polish study indicates that by following a diet that is rich in zinc and iron, breastfeeding mothers produce milk with a higher concentration of these trace minerals.
Study says omega-3 supplements improve sleep in people with low fish consumption
Omega-3 consumption, especially DHA, could help improve sleep in healthy young adults, according to a new funded by BASF-funded RCT.
Probiota 2021: A conversation with Orla O'Sullivan
With less than two weeks to go till Probiota, NutraIngredients spoke to one of the keynote speakers for the event to hear her thoughts on current and future trends on all things microbiome-related.
Probiotic combined with antibiotics shortens fever duration, improves stool consistency in pneumonia patients – Korea study
A study conducted on young men with pneumonia has shown that probiotics, when administered with antibiotics, could shorter the duration of fever and improve stool consistency.