In earlier times, endurance athletes consumed large amounts of sugar-based sports drinks
and energy drinks. Now athletes acknowledge that these drinks may not be the best means
to enhance performance. Typically, endurance athletes have not considered protein ingestion
important because building muscle is not a priority. Nonetheless, recent research of female triathletes suggests this idea is something they should reconsider.
On two separate occasions, highly trained women exercised for three hours, then performed a
timed test to exhaustion on a cycle ergometer. Every 20 minutes during the 3-hour bout of exercise, the subjects ingested either a standard 6% carbohydrate drink providing 24 kcal or a low carbohydrate/low protein supplement (3% carbohydrates s and 1.2% protein) providing 17 kcal.
Those who consumed the carbohydrate-only protein drink fatigued just after 42 minutes compared to those who consumed the carbohydrate-protein drink who fatigued after 50 minutes.
These results indicate that consuming a blend of carbohydrates and protein during workouts
has a stronger impact on endurance than just carbohydrates alone. Further, when protein is consumed during prolonged endurance exercise, fewer carbohydrates are needed to fuel the exercise.
GREGORY CHANDLER
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Gregory Chandler - Vitamin levels in pre-term births
Pre-term births is a major health concern. Medical doctors inform that one in eight U. S. babies is born prematurely--before 37 weeks--and in one study wanted to see if taking multi-vitamins just before or after becoming pregnant could reduce underweight babies and pre-term babies.
In the study, 35,897 women reported the multi-vitamins they took during the six weeks before and six weeks after becoming pregnant.
Compared to women who did not take multi-vitamins, women with pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) scores no higher than 25 who took multi-vitamins regularly before and after becoming pregnant were 16 percent less likely to have a pre-term birth, and 20 percent less likely to have pre-term labor.
Women of any BMI who took multi-vitamins before and after becoming pregnant were 17 percent less likely to have babies that were small for their gestational age.
GREGORY CHANDLER
In the study, 35,897 women reported the multi-vitamins they took during the six weeks before and six weeks after becoming pregnant.
Compared to women who did not take multi-vitamins, women with pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) scores no higher than 25 who took multi-vitamins regularly before and after becoming pregnant were 16 percent less likely to have a pre-term birth, and 20 percent less likely to have pre-term labor.
Women of any BMI who took multi-vitamins before and after becoming pregnant were 17 percent less likely to have babies that were small for their gestational age.
GREGORY CHANDLER
Gregory Chandler on Antioxidants and Cancer
Studies suggest that taking antioxidants are beneficial in warding off cancer. In one study, doctors measured vitamin and mineral supplementation in 23,943 men and women without
pre-existing cancer, heart attack or stroke.
After 11 years of follow-up, compared to those who did not take supplements, those who were regularly taking antioxidant-rich vitamins, such as vitamin A, C, E, and their combinations, when the study started were 42 percent less likely to have died from any cause and 48 percent less likely to have died from cancer.
There were several differences between supplement users and non-users. Those who took supplements tended to be more physically active, have a healthier diet that included more fruits, vegetables and milk, and less meat and processed meat products, and were more likely to be college-educated older women.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
pre-existing cancer, heart attack or stroke.
After 11 years of follow-up, compared to those who did not take supplements, those who were regularly taking antioxidant-rich vitamins, such as vitamin A, C, E, and their combinations, when the study started were 42 percent less likely to have died from any cause and 48 percent less likely to have died from cancer.
There were several differences between supplement users and non-users. Those who took supplements tended to be more physically active, have a healthier diet that included more fruits, vegetables and milk, and less meat and processed meat products, and were more likely to be college-educated older women.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Monday, March 19, 2012
Gregory Chandler on Folic Acid
According to research, folic acid lowers depression in new mothers. Folic acid becomes folate in the body, and low folate levels are linked to depression.
In one study, doctors wanted to see if folic acid supplements curbed depression in pregnancy, and measured the diets of 6,809 women at 18 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.
Although there was no effect on depression during pregnancy or up to eight months after giving birth, women who took folic acid while pregnant were less likely to have depressive symptoms between 8 and 21 months after giving birth compared to women who did not take folic acid
during pregnancy.
Gregory Chandler
In one study, doctors wanted to see if folic acid supplements curbed depression in pregnancy, and measured the diets of 6,809 women at 18 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.
Although there was no effect on depression during pregnancy or up to eight months after giving birth, women who took folic acid while pregnant were less likely to have depressive symptoms between 8 and 21 months after giving birth compared to women who did not take folic acid
during pregnancy.
Gregory Chandler
Gregory Chandler on L-leucine
L-leucine is one of the eight essential amino acids, which means the body does not produce it naturally, so this amino acid must come from the diet. Plant and animal proteins that contain
L-leucine include lentils, peanuts, and other nuts and seeds, beef, chicken, egg yolk, fish and milk.
In one study, 26 untrained healthy men, age 20 to 36, took 4,000 mg of L-leucine per day or a placebo. Twice per week during the study, professional trainers supervised the men in eight standard resistance-training machine exercises. Researchers tested strength before and after the study, measuring the maximum weight each participant could resist in five machine repetitions.
After 12 weeks, the placebo group had increased its maximum five-repetition weight resistance ability by 31 percent while the leucine group increased its ability by 41 percent.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
L-leucine include lentils, peanuts, and other nuts and seeds, beef, chicken, egg yolk, fish and milk.
In one study, 26 untrained healthy men, age 20 to 36, took 4,000 mg of L-leucine per day or a placebo. Twice per week during the study, professional trainers supervised the men in eight standard resistance-training machine exercises. Researchers tested strength before and after the study, measuring the maximum weight each participant could resist in five machine repetitions.
After 12 weeks, the placebo group had increased its maximum five-repetition weight resistance ability by 31 percent while the leucine group increased its ability by 41 percent.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Gregory Chandler on anti-cancer supplements
Researchers have opined that there is increasing evidence that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables may protect against cancers of the blood, bone marrow and lymph (hematologic), and in one study wanted to test nutritional supplements.
Researchers measured the vitamins, minerals and specialty supplements in the diets of 66,227 healthy individuals, ages 50 to 76. After eight years of follow-up, compared to those who did not take these supplements, those who took a daily multi-vitamin for at least eight years were 20 percent less likely to develop hematologic cancer; for grape seed extract, 43 percent less likely; and for those who took garlic supplements at least four days per week for three or more years, 45 percent less likely.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Researchers measured the vitamins, minerals and specialty supplements in the diets of 66,227 healthy individuals, ages 50 to 76. After eight years of follow-up, compared to those who did not take these supplements, those who took a daily multi-vitamin for at least eight years were 20 percent less likely to develop hematologic cancer; for grape seed extract, 43 percent less likely; and for those who took garlic supplements at least four days per week for three or more years, 45 percent less likely.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Gregory Chandler on Omega-3s and Infant Health
Researchers in one study gave 1,100 pregnant women 400 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) from seaweed or placebo per day, from 18 to 22 weeks from the beginning of the pregnancy through childbirth.
Compared to placebo, infants at one month of age, whose mothers took DHA, had shorter colds and 25 percent fewer symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and phlegm.
At three months, DHA infants spent 14 percent less time ill. At six months, DHA infants had longer vomiting episodes, but 20 to 25 percent shorter fevers, less difficulty breathing, and less rash.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Compared to placebo, infants at one month of age, whose mothers took DHA, had shorter colds and 25 percent fewer symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and phlegm.
At three months, DHA infants spent 14 percent less time ill. At six months, DHA infants had longer vomiting episodes, but 20 to 25 percent shorter fevers, less difficulty breathing, and less rash.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
GREGORY CHANDLER - ZINC
Zinc is viewed by researchers as a cold fighter. Zinc is an essential mineral which, when deficient, raises chances for infection.
In four of five studies using 13 to 23 mg of zinc lozenges every two hours, participants saw milder symptoms and cold durations shorten by 1.3 to 6.9 days.
In 13 zinc lozenge studies, while there was no effect in five of the studies that used less than 75 mg of zinc per day, in five studies that used more than 75 mg of zinc per day, colds shortened by 20 percent.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
In four of five studies using 13 to 23 mg of zinc lozenges every two hours, participants saw milder symptoms and cold durations shorten by 1.3 to 6.9 days.
In 13 zinc lozenge studies, while there was no effect in five of the studies that used less than 75 mg of zinc per day, in five studies that used more than 75 mg of zinc per day, colds shortened by 20 percent.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
GREGORY CHANDLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ON GARLIC
Garlic is viewed as a means to combat colds. Researchers opine that allicin, the active agent in garlic that causes garlic's odor, contains antiviral properties.
In one study of 146 health adults during 12 weeks of winter, those who took an allicin extract for
12 weeks had 64 % fewer colds compared to a placebo.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
In one study of 146 health adults during 12 weeks of winter, those who took an allicin extract for
12 weeks had 64 % fewer colds compared to a placebo.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
GREGORY CHANDLER -- COLD RELIEF WITH VITAMIN C
March 19, 2012
Today is the last full day of winter. Nonetheless, one should not lessen up on combating colds.
Vitamin C is a good way to limit colds. Combining findings from all vitamin C studies, the most consistent evidence suggests that taking 1,000 mg of vitamin C per day shortened colds by 8 percent in adults and 18 percent in children. This amounts to cold symptoms leaving the body 2 days earlier.
In a subgroup of six studies, 642 people were exposed to severely stressful Arctic cold or intense physical activity. Those who took 200 mg to 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day had half as many colds as a placebo.
Researchers believe vitamin C stimulates infection-fighting white blood cells.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Today is the last full day of winter. Nonetheless, one should not lessen up on combating colds.
Vitamin C is a good way to limit colds. Combining findings from all vitamin C studies, the most consistent evidence suggests that taking 1,000 mg of vitamin C per day shortened colds by 8 percent in adults and 18 percent in children. This amounts to cold symptoms leaving the body 2 days earlier.
In a subgroup of six studies, 642 people were exposed to severely stressful Arctic cold or intense physical activity. Those who took 200 mg to 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day had half as many colds as a placebo.
Researchers believe vitamin C stimulates infection-fighting white blood cells.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Echinacea - Relief from Colds by Gregory Chandler
In laboratory studies, echinacea activated white blood cells that produced antibodies to fight bacteria and viruses. Echinacea purpurea is the most common form of echinacea.
In four of six echinacea purpurea studies, 764 healthy adults with cold symptoms who took echinacea saw milder symptoms compared to placebo, and cold duration shortened was shortened.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
In four of six echinacea purpurea studies, 764 healthy adults with cold symptoms who took echinacea saw milder symptoms compared to placebo, and cold duration shortened was shortened.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Gregory Chandler on Evodiamine
Individuals who want a fat burner should consider taking evodiamine. Evodiamine is a major bioactive alkaloid of evodia fruit. Evodiamine is a Chinese herb also known as wu-chu-yu. The herb has been used for centuries to aid weight loss. Laboratory research supports its ability to enhance fat loss. In addition, it helps to slow down the rate of food digestion. This prevents large insulin spikes that are common following carbohydrate-rich meals.
Gregory Chandler, Attorney at Law
Gregory Chandler, Attorney at Law
Gregory Chandler on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Gregory Chandler - AMD
There are some supplements that are thought to lessen age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
In a recent study, 145 patients with AMD received either a dietary supplement containing zeaxanthin (1 mg), lutein (10 mg), astaxanthin (4 mg), and antioxidants/vitamins, or no dietary supplementation for 2 years.
Compared to the non-treated group, those on the dietary supplement showed significantly better visual scores at 24 months, and an improvement in contrast sensitivity and higher National Eye Institute Visual function questionnaire scores at 12 and 24 months.
The study concluded that patients treated with lutein/zeaxanthin and astaxanthin together with other nutrients were more likely to report clinically meaningful stabilization/improvements in visual scores, contrast sensitivity and visual function through 24 months compared with nontreated subjects.
Gregory Chandler
There are some supplements that are thought to lessen age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
In a recent study, 145 patients with AMD received either a dietary supplement containing zeaxanthin (1 mg), lutein (10 mg), astaxanthin (4 mg), and antioxidants/vitamins, or no dietary supplementation for 2 years.
Compared to the non-treated group, those on the dietary supplement showed significantly better visual scores at 24 months, and an improvement in contrast sensitivity and higher National Eye Institute Visual function questionnaire scores at 12 and 24 months.
The study concluded that patients treated with lutein/zeaxanthin and astaxanthin together with other nutrients were more likely to report clinically meaningful stabilization/improvements in visual scores, contrast sensitivity and visual function through 24 months compared with nontreated subjects.
Gregory Chandler
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