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Creatine is an endogenous amino acid which is synthesized from simpler amino acids, namely glycine, arginine and the sulfur-containing amino acid methionine. Approximately 95 percent of creatine in the body is stored in skeletal muscle.

Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds

Researchers show that cordycepin, a compound from Cordyceps militaris, can boost endurance and protect brain function in mice exhausted by excessive exercise.

10 Mar 2025

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital nutrients, overconsumption and poor preparation methods can increase disease risk.

10 Mar 2025

Scientists uncover structure of key enzyme to block cancer cell energy supply

Cancer cells have an insatiable appetite for energy as they multiply more rapidly than normal cells. Greedy cancer cells hijack various cellular functions to find and exploit energy and other resources, including a group of enzymes that help normal cells maintain a balance of energy.

6 Mar 2025

Common antidepressant Fluoxetine protects from sepsis-induced death

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19 Feb 2025

Dietary intervention restores gut microbiome and offers protection against chronic diseases

Findings indicate that a microbiome restoration diet improves gut health and reduces chronic disease markers, highlighting its cardiometabolic benefits.

27 Jan 2025

Shivering for 1 hour a day may boost glucose tolerance and metabolic health

Daily cold exposure with shivering for 10 days improves glucose tolerance and metabolic health in individuals with obesity, highlighting shivering's role.

10 Dec 2024

Creatine and resistance workouts combat sarcopenia

Combining creatine supplementation with resistance training boosts muscle strength, lean mass, and cognitive health in older adults, offering a safe and effective strategy against sarcopenia.

4 Dec 2024

Semaglutide reduces urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio in overweight chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers investigate the clinical efficacy of semaglutide in controlling urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio in overweight patients with chronic kidney disease.

31 Oct 2024

CKMT2 regulates mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in type 2 diabetes

Creatine kinase M2 (CKMT2) plays a key role in mitochondrial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, affecting energy metabolism in skeletal muscle.

10 Oct 2024

Impaired creatine metabolism identified in people with type 2 diabetes

A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Science Translational Medicine, shows that people with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of the protein that breaks down and converts creatine in the muscles.

9 Oct 2024

Combining apple peel and mistletoe extracts to boost muscle health and endurance

Research shows that mistletoe and apple peel extracts improve muscle health and endurance, suggesting a natural approach to combat age-related muscle decline.

1 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

Research shows elevated metformin in diabetic foot ulcer exudates when combined with insulin, highlighting potential for improved wound healing therapies.

9 Sep 2024

Youth soccer players need longer rest periods to prevent injury and ensure optimal recovery

Study reveals significant post-match declines in performance and muscle damage in elite youth soccer players, emphasizing the need for extended recovery periods beyond the commonly assumed 48 hours.

29 Aug 2024

New guidance for assessing muscle-building supplement use in teens and young adults

A commentary published in the Journal of Adolescent Health concludes that the use of muscle-building dietary supplements among adolescents and young adults, particularly boys and young men, is widespread and driven by pressures to adhere to the muscular and lean body ideal.

15 Jul 2024

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Cordycepin helps tired mice run longer and think better, study finds

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Scientists uncover structure of key enzyme to block cancer cell energy supply

Common antidepressant Fluoxetine protects from sepsis-induced death

Dietary intervention restores gut microbiome and offers protection against chronic diseases

Shivering for 1 hour a day may boost glucose tolerance and metabolic health

Creatine and resistance workouts combat sarcopenia

Semaglutide reduces urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio in overweight chronic kidney disease patients

CKMT2 regulates mitochondrial function and energy metabolism in type 2 diabetes

Impaired creatine metabolism identified in people with type 2 diabetes

Combining apple peel and mistletoe extracts to boost muscle health and endurance

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

Youth soccer players need longer rest periods to prevent injury and ensure optimal recovery

New guidance for assessing muscle-building supplement use in teens and young adults

Research shows gut bacteria's role in mental resilience and reduced anxiety

Study offers insights into the use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents, young adults in Canada

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Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says

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