Effect of Resveratrol-based Polyphenol Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage

Why was this study done? To investigate if resveratrol-based polyphenol supplement (Vivix) for 4 weeks can attenuate exercise-induced muscle damage symptoms and facilitates performance recovery.   What did the study find? Daily supplementation of Vivix for 4 weeks in 22 men and women attenuated soreness caused by the exercise-induced muscle damage, which may help recovery…

Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery has become a more frequently utilized option for many people dealing with intractable obesity. Losing weight benefits health in many ways, including improving blood sugar control and heart health. Bariatric surgery means that you’ve made a lifelong commitment to taking recommended dietary supplements along with eating a healthy diet. Bariatric Surgery There are…

Fostering Active Children

Regular physical activity in children and adolescents—as with adults—promotes health and fitness. Compared with those who are inactive, physically active children have higher levels of cardiovascular fitness and stronger muscles, perform better in school, and are less likely to suffer from anxiety and/or depression. Physically active kids also are less likely to become overweight or…

Children and Calcium

By Dr. Jamie McManus. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body with more than 99% occurring in bones and teeth, where it is the central “support structure.” Therefore, it’s critically important that children of all ages optimize their calcium intake every day to ensure proper development of bones and teeth. Calcium is found…