New research published in the journal Acta Physiologica has identified beetroot juice as a powerful workout-boosting food that “significantly increases muscle force during exercise.” Researchers from the United States and the United Kingdom teamed up to test the effects of beetroot juice on a group of healthy men in their early 20s. The men were given 4.7 ounces … Continue reading Beetroot juice found to “significantly increase muscle force during exercise”
6 healthy reasons to drink beet juice
Beets have been around since ancient times, growing along the coastlines of Asia, North Africa and Europe. At one time, only the greens of the beet plant were eaten but, now, beet juice is quite popular as well. While beets are enjoyed for their sweet, appealing taste, many people still remain uneducated about the tremendous health … Continue reading 6 healthy reasons to drink beet juice
Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes
An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure and function of … Continue reading Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes
Drink beetroot juice and enjoy these health benefits
Among the many fruit and vegetable juices that exist around the world, beetroot juice is undoubtedly one of the healthiest. This dark purple juice contains a unique combination of powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients that can provide many health benefits. Plus, drinking beetroot juice is a great way to add beetroots to your diet since beetroots can lose some of their nutritional … Continue reading Drink beetroot juice and enjoy these health benefits
How can quercetin benefit muscle health?
Quercetin is one of the most abundant flavonoids found in food. It is extensively studied due to its various biological activities that are beneficial to human health. These activities include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antihistamine. Recently, studies have emerged demonstrating the ability of quercetin to attenuate indicators of muscle damage. To determine how quercetin can affect smooth muscles, researchers from … Continue reading How can quercetin benefit muscle health?
Eat cordyceps before high-intensity exercise to improve endurance
Cordyceps has an unsavory reputation among people unfamiliar with it, but its health benefits have been the subject of several studies. One particular research, for instance, found that it can enhance your tolerance to high-intensity workouts, allowing you to do more and gain more from physical activity. In the study, the researchers compared the effects of short-term … Continue reading Eat cordyceps before high-intensity exercise to improve endurance
Here are 5 good reasons to start drinking beet juice today
Vegetable and fruit juices have risen in popularity over the last few years because of their many health benefits. Now that there are so many options to choose from it can get a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the juicing scene. Not to mention that the taste of some of these recipes are not … Continue reading Here are 5 good reasons to start drinking beet juice today
Benefits of beets documented to defeat cancer
Beets have long been known as a healthy source of nutrients, but – now, more than ever – scientific evidence continues to support beets as a natural cure for cancer. Labeled “beet root chemotherapy” by some health experts, actual scientific research reveals the astounding cases of remission in cancer patients who were given high concentrations of … Continue reading Benefits of beets documented to defeat cancer
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 