Collagen peptide supplementation before bedtime reduces sleep fragmentation and improves cognitive function in physically active males with sleep complaints

Collagen peptide supplementation before bedtime reduces sleep fragmentation and improves cognitive function in physically active males with sleep complaints

Abstract Purpose The primary aim of this study was to examine whether a glycine-rich collagen peptides (CP) supplement could enhance sleep quality in physically active men with self-reported sleep complaints. Methods In a randomized, crossover design, 13 athletic males (age: 24 ± 4 years; training volume; 7 ± 3 h·wk1) with sleep complaints (Athens Insomnia Scale, 9 ± 2) consumed CP (15 g·day1) or…

Fish collagen, L-cystine supplementation maysupport skin health in both mature and youngerwomen

Fish collagen, L-cystine supplementation maysupport skin health in both mature and youngerwomen

A clinical trial demonstrated dual-market potential for the collagen-amino acid blend across various age demographics. A combination of oral fish collagen peptides and L-cystine may improve signs of skin aging in mature women and reduce skin imperfections in younger women, pointing to dual-market potential for the beauty-from-within category, according to new research. The study, published…

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health

Menopause is a key period in a woman’s life. This transition is often accompanied by wide-ranging physical and psychological symptoms — some of which can be debilitating and affect daily life. Menopause has also been linked to cognitive problems — such as memory, attention and language deficits. To mitigate the effects of menopause — including hot flashes, depressive symptoms and sleep…

Resveratrol

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a natural compound found primarily in the skin of red grapes and the root of Polygonum cuspidatum (also known as Japanese knotweed). It is also present to a lesser degree in peanuts and blueberries. Resveratrol protects the plants in which it is present from fungal attack and the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. Originally extracted…

Senescence

Senescence

Senescence is a response to stress in which damaged cells terminate normal growth cycles to prevent dysfunctional cells from reproducing. Senescence is a vital cellular process involved in embryonic development, wound healing, and cancer immunity; [1] however, the accumulation of senescent cells is associated with diseases of aging such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s…

Quercetin ingestion alters motor unit behavior and enhances improvement in muscle strength following resistance training in older adults: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial

Quercetin ingestion alters motor unit behavior and enhances improvement in muscle strength following resistance training in older adults: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial

Abstract Background During resistance training, quercetin ingestion can enhance motor unit (MU) with a higher recruitment threshold in older adults. Objective We investigated the effects of daily quercetin glucoside ingestion on chronic adaptations in muscle strength and MU behavior following resistance training in healthy older adults. Methods Twenty-six older adults were randomly allocated to two…

Vitamin D, muscle strength and function in South Asian women aged ≥ 60 years living in the North of England: a cross-sectional observational study

Vitamin D, muscle strength and function in South Asian women aged ≥ 60 years living in the North of England: a cross-sectional observational study

Abstract Purpose The importance of vitamin D is well established for bone health and there is some evidence that inadequate/deficient vitamin D status is associated with reduced skeletal muscle strength and physical function in older adults. Most of this evidence for the muscular effect has come from white population groups and the evidence base is…

Effects of chronic consumption of specific fruit (berries, citrus and cherries) on CVD risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Effects of chronic consumption of specific fruit (berries, citrus and cherries) on CVD risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Abstract Purpose This review aims to compare the magnitude of the effects of chronic consumption of fruits; specifically berries, citrus and cherries on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Methods PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and psycARTICLES were searched from inception until January 2020. Forty-five chronic (≥ 1 week) randomised controlled trials assessing CVD risk factors including endothelial…

The effect of olive leaf extract on cardiovascular health markers: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

The effect of olive leaf extract on cardiovascular health markers: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

Abstract Purpose Overweight and obesity are associated with many health problems, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). Evidence from previous studies has shown that extracts from olive leaves rich in olive phenolics are able to positively affect CVD risk factors, such as high blood pressure and dyslipidemia. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect…

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