If we’re going to rely on COVID-19 vaccines to bring an end to the pandemic, we need to maximize their effects. For the immune system to fight off infection or generate good protection against a disease following vaccination, it needs a variety of micronutrients. This is likely to be just as true for COVID-19 as for other diseases. […]
Author: Praveen Jada
Everything About Insulin and Insulin Resistance
As obesity and diabetes reach epidemic proportions in the developed world, the role of insulin resistance and its consequences are gaining prominence. The study of insulin and insulin resistance remain in the forefront of medical research. Rapid globalization, urbanization and industrialization have spawned epidemics of obesity, diabetes and their attendant co-morbidities, as physical inactivity and “convenience” […]
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs): Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. “Branched-chain” refers to the chemical structure of BCAAs, which are found in protein-rich foods such as eggs, meat and dairy products. BCAA are the main essential amino acids for effective muscle protein synthesis. If you are having a protein rich diet especially from animal sources and from […]
Glycine – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Glycine is the smallest non-essential, neutral and metabolically inert amino acid. This amino acid is an essential substrate for the synthesis of several biologically important biomolecules and compounds. It participates in the synthesis of proteins, of the tripeptide glutathione and in detoxification reactions. It has a broad spectrum of anti-inflammatory, cryoprotective and immunomodulatory properties. Glycine […]
Glutamine – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Glutamine is an important amino acid with many functions in the body. Amino acids are building blocks of protein. It has a key role in immune system functioning and intestinal health. Our body naturally produces this amino acid. L-glutamine is the form found in foods, supplements and the human body. Almost any food containing protein […]
Adrenal Glands and Briefly About Our Stress Hormones
Adrenal glands are located on top of both kidneys. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions. An adrenal gland is made of two main parts: The adrenal cortex is the outer region and also the largest part of an adrenal gland. The adrenal medulla is located […]
Tips to Improve Gut and Intestine Health Naturally
Eat protein. To avoid the blood sugar imbalances that feed bad gut bacteria, eat protein with every meal, even at breakfast. This will help you to avoid sudden increases in your blood sugar. Eat high-fiber foods and complex carbohydrates. Vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and fruit all contain beneficial fiber. Also include variety of beans, […]
High Uric Acid Levels in Blood – Causes, Symptoms, How to Control
Normal Uric acid levels are 2.4-6.0 mg/dL (female) and 3.4-7.0 mg/dL (male). Normal values will vary from laboratory to laboratory. Hyperuricemia is an excess of uric acid in the blood. Purines are nitrogen-containing compounds, which are made inside the cells of your body (endogenous), or come from outside of your body, from foods containing purine […]
Selenium – Importance and Supplementation
Most of the selenium in the body comes from the diet. The amount of selenium in food depends on where it is grown or raised. Crab, liver, fish, poultry, and wheat are generally good selenium sources. Selenium is important for making many body processes work correctly. It seems to increase the action of antioxidants. Selenium is […]
What Happens in Our Body While We are Sleeping
Sleep accounts for one-quarter to one-third of the human lifespan. sleep is a period during which the brain is engaged in a number of activities necessary to life—which are closely linked to quality of life. Questions like why we have sleep cycles, why we dream and why humans even need sleep in the first place […]
Benefits of Probiotics and Reversing Side-effects of Antibiotics
Why does our stomach get upset when we take Anti-Biotics There are many side effects of using Anti-Biotics, stomach upset is one among them. Most of the people experience some sort of gut issue while taking an anti-biotic drug such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion. While anti-biotics are necessary to kill harmful bacteria and relive […]
Protein Absorption Rate and Utilization for Muscle Growth
Is all the protein we eat is not used for building muscles ? We eat a protein rich meal, what happens? One of the researches conducted by Groen et al., demonstrated that after consuming 20g of protein, 40-50% of that protein is “first-pass cleared,” meaning that it’s used up by the our digestive system and […]
Most Common Factors That Hamper Your Weight Loss Goals
Nutrition Not getting enough vitamins and minerals (Micro-nutrients): While one needs to understand that we need to be in calorie deficit (we need to burn more energy than what we get from food), not focusing on getting sufficient Micro Nutrients (Vitamins, Minerals) may be detrimental. We need to Eat Nutrient dense foods and reduce calorie […]
Protein Bio-Availability
Bio-availability: this represents the percentage or scale rating of just how much our bodies can make use of certain protein sources. You need to know that our bodies and digestive systems absorb some protein’s better than others and also certain sources will provide a higher amino acid profile. The elderly are known to reduce their […]
Exercise Impact on Anxiety and Mood
Aerobic exercise reduces anxiety in people who have clinical anxiety, with higher-intensity exercise tending to be more effective. Resistance training has less evidence, but it seems to benefit people with anxiety disorders and with overweight or obesity. Yoga tends to incorporate the basic anti-anxiety coping strategies: deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and stretching. Yoga is also […]