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Beta-alanine supplementation relieves fatigue, increases muscle carnosine

March 19, 2019 -

The findings of the study suggested that supplementing with beta-alanine for 28 days can increase muscle carnosine and relieve fatigue in men and women, but did not reduce muscle L-histidine.

To read more studies on supplements for better exercise performance, visit Nutraceuticals.news.

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Varanoske AN, Hoffman JR, Church DD, Coker NA, Baker KM, Dodd SJ, Oliveira LP, Dawson VL, Wang R, Fukuda DH, Stout ...

Get more out of your workouts with beta-alanine

April 02, 2019 -

Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that the body uses to produce carnosine, a natural compound that helps improve exercise performance. Supplementation with beta-alanine leads to increased intramuscular carnosine content, which in turn, improves buffering capacity during intense exercise. Earlier studies have also suggested that beta-alanine supplementation may regulate levels of muscle L-histidine, which works together with beta-alanine to produce carnosine.

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Beta-alanine supplementation may improve power output during leg exercises

June 27, 2018 -

A team of researchers from various universities in Spain assessed whether the supplementation of beta-alanine would improve power output, kilograms lifted, and movement velocity during a circuit of leg exercises. (Related: Can Supplementing with Beta Alanine Increase Athletic Performance?)

In conducting the study, the research team recruited 26 healthy, resistance-trained men aged 18 to 25 years. They randomly assigned the participants into two experimental groups: 14 men ...

Want to lower your bad cholesterol levels? Eat more artichokes

October 10, 2018 - alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). According to the researchers, these results showed that artichoke had a protective effect on the liver since high ALT, AST, and ALP levels typically point to liver problems. (Related: Artichoke extract found to lower high cholesterol and protect the liver from alcohol damage.)

"Thus, it was concluded that artichoke has a benefiting effect in cardiovascular and liver disease," ...

This TCM formula is a safe and effective alternative treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

July 23, 2020 - alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels. These enzymes are quantified through blood tests to detect liver disease or the presence of liver damage.

Besides performing better than conventional treatments, the researchers noted that HXHY caused significant improvements without any adverse effects.

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that HXHY is an effective and safe natural medicine for NAFLD.Natural remedies for fatty liver ...

Chinese skullcap can prevent liver injury caused by heart failure

August 19, 2019 - alanine transaminase (ALT) serum levels as well as apoptosis in the liver. It also decreased the levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), interleukin-1-beta (IL-1B), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). In addition, baicalein treatment increased B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) and reduced Bax levels in the liver. Both Bcl-2 and Bax are proteins that regulate cell death. Baicalein also increased the phosphorylation of prosurvival kinases, including Akt and extracellular signal-regulated ...

Researchers look at aloe rabaiensis – a lesser-known but equally medicinal aloe species

February 15, 2021 - alanine transaminase (ALT) levels, indicating a potential to cause liver damage. It also promoted the proliferation of white blood cells called lymphocytes in the liver and the infiltration of leukocytes in the kidneys. This meant that at high doses, ARLME can cause toxicity and trigger inflammation.

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that A. rabaiensis leaf extracts are non-toxic at dosages below 1,000 mg/kg, making their use in drug formulations ...

Bellflower, used in folk medicine, shown to have liver protection properties

January 11, 2018 - alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase in the animal models significantly increased by 232.38 percent and 323.59 percent, respectively. However, treatment with PD help reverse these levels, the researchers reported.

"PD significantly increases hepatic antioxidant enzyme expression… improves the oxidative stress… and then improves the liver injury degree by histological evaluation. PD is an effective inhibitor of EFL," the scientists concluded.

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Feds block herbal molecule that makes drinking alcohol less dangerous to your liver — Health Ranger

November 22, 2017 - alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST), both of which are released when the liver is distressed.

Natural News reported further:

ALT and AST high counts or concentrations alone do not determine the exact liver issue, but it clearly shows the liver is in distress. This could be from a period of heavy drinking or pharmaceutical consumption, or it could lead to further testing for determining hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL), ...

Researchers confirm the antiplasmodial effects of bellyache bush on malaria-infected mice

June 17, 2020 - alanine transaminase (ALT), alanine phosphatase (ALP) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), indicating that it can cause liver injury when administered at high doses for prolonged periods.

The researchers also reported that the crude extract (50 to 200 mg/kg) of bellyache bush showed moderate prophylactic and significant curative activities on days 4 and 7, and the mean survival time of treated mice was comparable to that of mice treated with the malaria drug, quinine, ...

Negative effects of acetaminophen may be reduced with magnolia berry

January 08, 2019 -

Acetaminophen, the generic name for the drug in Tylenol, is often taken to relieve mild or moderate pain. It is the most common drug ingredient in the U.S. In fact, more than 50 million Americans use the drug in some form whether they are aware or not because it is found in over 600 over-the-counter and prescription medications. These include pain relievers, fever reducers, and sleep aids, as well as drugs for coughing, colds, and allergies. (Related: Is acetaminophen the most ...

Worried about your liver after taking Tylenol? Take Moringa peregrina – it has been found to help mitigate the effects of liver toxicity caused by the drug

January 17, 2018 - alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT). Normally measured during liver function tests, elevated levels of these enzymes were utilized as a means of gauging early liver damage in the rats. This was observed in the positive control group; by contrast, the rats which had been given Moringa peregrina leaf extract, silymarin, or both displayed markedly decreased enzyme activity. (Related: ...

Moringa is a nutrient-dense superfood that protects you from oxidative damage

January 14, 2019 - alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT). These enzymes serve as markers for liver damage so it was not surprising that the positive control exhibited an increase in these enzymes. On the contrary, the groups treated with moringa extracts, silymarin, or both exhibited a decrease in the levels of these enzymes. Although there was a decrease in serum liver enzyme levels in the fifth group, ...

Astragalus found to protect against drug-induced liver injury: Study

January 15, 2018 - alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT). All of these are considered biomarkers of liver disease. According to HopkinsGuides.com, high levels of ALT and AST are indicative of severe acute liver cell injury and liver inflammation, while increase dALP and GGT are signs of bile duct obstruction or primary biliary cirrhosis or liver scarring.

By contrast, the rats who'd been given ...

Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes

May 15, 2020 -

Beta-alanine increases the production of carnosine, a compound that protects against DNA damage

This amino acid, called B-alanine, is naturally produced by the body. It is known to help improve athletic performance by reducing fatigue and increasing endurance when performing high-intensity exercises.

Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo’s School of Physical Education and Sports (EEFE-USP) and Chemistry Institute (IQ-USP) -- in collaboration with the Center for Research ...

Can this popular vegetable in Nigerian cuisine protect the liver from oxidative damage?

March 11, 2022 - alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Having elevated levels of these biomarkers in the blood indicate liver and tissue damage, among others. (Related: 2 Commonly consumed vegetables in southern Nigeria found to prevent neurodegeneration.)

Aside from improving liver damage biomarkers, they also noted that silymarin and editan reduced total triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein levels. Having elevated triglyceride ...

Your liver loves schisandra extract: Research shows these berries reduce risk of NAFLD, liver dysfunction

July 30, 2019 - alanine transaminase levels in the blood. Doing so allowed them to identify the most effective dose of Wuzhi supplement if it turned out to be beneficial for the animals.Schisandra improves the metabolism of the liver while preventing harmful inflammation

The SMMU researchers found much lower levels of inflammation, necrosis, and steatosis in the liver of mice that received Wuzhi supplements. Animals that took the Schisandra powder also displayed a slightly high but ...

Poor man’s ginseng found to protect against liver damage

May 30, 2019 -

Poor man's ginseng improves quality of life

The root and aerial parts of poor man's ginseng are commonly used for medicine in countries like China, Korea, and Japan. They are also the main ingredients of the Chinese herbal tea called Jiaogulan, which is said to be responsible for the high percentage of centenarians found in certain parts of China. Drinking jiaogulan tea improves energy, increases strength and endurance, and combats fatigue. This is why poor man's ginseng is known ...

Acne medication associated with abnormal blood test results (press release)

October 12, 2006 - naturalnews.com printable article

Acne medication associated with abnormal blood test results (press release)

Isoretinoin, commonly marketed as Accutane, is the most effective acne treatment currently available, according to background information in the article. As many as 89 percent of patients taking the medication achieve long-term remission from acne. Side effects include elevations in the levels of triglycerides, blood fats that can have an adverse effect on cardiovascular ...

Preventing liver damage with the henna plant

August 10, 2018 -

The research team evaluated the antioxidant activity of the leaf extracts of the henna plant. The team also examined the plant's ability to protect the liver from damage by administering henna leaf extracts to mice with chemically-induced liver damage over a period of 15 days. The henna leaf extracts were given at three doses: 100 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) body weight; 200 mg/kg body weight; and 400 mg/kg body weight.

The henna leaf extracts exhibited powerful antioxidant ...