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Amino acids from protein are the building blocks of new muscle tissue. Some research suggests there’s a limit to how much protein you can absorb at a meal and consuming more doesn’t offer additional benefits. What does science say about this?
When you pop a vitamin supplement are you getting the same benefits as getting those vitamins from food? Here’s what you should know about supplements and how they compare to the micronutrients you get from whole foods.
Vitamins and minerals don’t act independently of one another. In fact, some minerals and vitamins are synergistic, meaning they enhance one another. Unfortunately, some also compete with one another. Find out more about the power of nutrient synergy and why getting vitamins and minerals from whole foods, not supplements, is best.
Next time you have a salad, add some egg to the mix. As a new study shows, doing so may help you absorb more nutrients from the colorful veggies in your salad bowl. Here’s why.
It’s important to get enough protein in your diet, especially if you work out but protein quality matters too. How is the quality of a protein determined? Read on and discover two factors that impact protein quality.
You probably eat Eggland’s Best eggs for the protein they contain and because they fill you up, but now you have a new reason to add EB eggs to the table. They may help you absorb nutrients from the veggies you eat. Find out more.
No doubt you need more protein when you resistance train regularly, but protein can be animal or plant based. Some people believe animal protein is superior to plant-based sources for muscle strength and hypertrophy. Is there any truth to this?
It’s not how much you eat, when it comes to vitamins and minerals – it’s how much your body absorbs. A number of factors can reduce the absorption of some vitamins and minerals – from how you cook a food to what you eat it with. Find out more.
Some of the bacteria in your intestines you want to keep around because they help with digestion and may protect against certain types of infections. Now a new study shows that certain types of probiotic bacteria can impact fat loss. Find out more about this intriguing study and the role bacteria may play in controlling body weight.
You eat a healthy diet most of the time, but are you really getting the full benefits? Certain factors influence how much vitamins and minerals you absorb from the foods you eat. Discover five reasons why you may not be getting the nutrient absorption you think you are.
