In all sports, the prevalence of injuries is common from the amateur level to major events such as the Olympics. The number of injuries recorded at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 was 128.8 and 71.7 diseases per 1000 athletes, sports such as taekwondo, football, and athletics were classified as high risk of injuries, they […]
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with the gradual worsening of symptoms such as chronic pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion in the joint, where surgery is the last step for a knee with OA. Various medications are offered for the treatment of OA to improve symptoms and function in the knees. Painkillers are the […]
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), is water soluble and is present in cell cytosolic compartments, is known for its antioxidant properties, but also for the maintenance of bones and cartilage, hormonal synthesis and immunity. Vitamin E (Tocopherol), is soluble fat and found in cell membranes, it protects membranes against oxidative damage caused by reactive oxygen species […]
Hypertension is a chronic disease characterized by increased blood pressure within the vasculature. Hypertension affects millions of people and is one of the most significant predictors of cardiovascular disease leading to death. Management of hypertension occurs through weight loss, increased exercise, quitting smoking, and medication use. Another management is the intake of selected bioactives composed […]
Creatine plays an important role in rapidly providing energy during muscle contraction. In addition to being responsible for the transfer of energy from mitochondria to cellular cytosol, this function is only possible due to the presence of different phosphocreatine isoforms linked to ATP generation. The study investigated creatine supplementation in response to fatigue and muscle […]
The coffee drinking habit has been used for a long time all over the world and consequently its effect on health has been of interest. Some of its components such as minerals and polyphenols have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that may benefit human health. The study had 903 elderly, 511 women and 392 men, where […]
Obesity and metabolic syndrome have been identified as a primary risk factor for the development of knee osteoarthritis. Metabolic osteoarthritis is associated with a large visceral fat deposit that releases inflammatory cytokines and adipokines into the circulation, resulting in low-grade inflammation. The study was conducted with rats for 12 weeks, where they ate a high […]
The ability to stimulate postprandial protein synthesis rate, especially in myofibrillar proteins, determines changes in muscle mass in diseased and healthy populations. Older people have an attenuated muscle protein synthesis (MPS) response after dietary protein and amino acid intake, having an “anabolic resistance” contributing to sarcopenia. Young men (18 – 37 years old) and elderly […]
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