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Kynurenine, a stressful enzymatic pathway?

Stress regulation through the kynurenine pathway is relevant to neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The kynurenine pathway (KP), which is activated during times...

Phytosterols, do they lower cholesterol?

Phytosterols are essential components of plant cells that are naturally used in certain therapies through the diet. When used therapeutically, phytosterols can...

PABA can prevent gray hair from appearing

Para-aminobenzoic acid, or PABA or vitamin Bx (although it is not a vitamin but is part of folic acid), is a natural...

Can cooling vests really burn fat?

Cold exposure, ranging from cryotherapy to ice baths, is a trend in the weight-loss world, but what if something a little less...

Why are lentils a good choice for bodybuilders?

Lentils are one of the best sources of plant-based protein, and although most non-vegetarian bodybuilders focus on eggs, milk, beef, fish, or...

Oat pancakes before training

Oat pancakes can be great before a workout, not only because of their complex carbohydrates or fiber, but also because they taste...

Prepare oatmeal pancakes for the week

Oat pancakes, the easy-to-make kind, are not only healthy but also make for a nutritious, filling, and delicious breakfast. Made from scratch...

Love and testosterone, do they coincide or not?

Men are from Mars and women are from Venus, except when they are in love; during this intense period, men and women...

Arbutin, a skincare ingredient

Arbutin is a natural skin-lightening or whitening agent. Used as an ingredient in sprays and other natural cosmetics to moisturize or improve...

Bifidobacterium breve B3, a probiotic for your muscles?

Researchers at the Japanese dairy company Morinaga Milk Industry have discovered that the probiotic bacterium Bifidobacterium breve B3 can strengthen muscles, at...