by nhri | Jun 20, 2013 | 2009, Bone Health, Proteins, Zinc
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This is a study of 51 elderly participants who consumed 20 grams of a protein supplement daily. There was an increase in a hormone by 45.8% which plays a beneficial role in bone health. Additionally, protein supplementation with zinc was beneficial for bone health. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 18, 2013 | 2011, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Proteins, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of whey protein studies, information was included showing a 57% improvement in insulin response after lunch, double the weight loss, and an 8.0 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 18, 2013 | Digestive Health, Proteins
Written by Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. A summary of availability, digestion, animal source, denaturing, and acidity of proteins. (more…)
by nhri | May 2, 2011 | 2011, Blood Sugar, Liver Health, Pancreatic Health, Proteins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found 42% lower rate of weight gain in the whey group, compared to the non-whey group (14.5% vs. 25%) and 32% lower body-fat levels in the whey group ( 16.7% vs. 24.3%). (more…)
by nhri | Sep 17, 2010 | 2010, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 71 young participants, those taking a whey protein supplement had decreased blood pressure if their blood pressure was too high. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 16, 2009 | 2009, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Proteins, Soy Isoflavones
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 29 diabetic patients, forty grams of soy protein with 80 mg soy isoflavones reduced LDL cholesterol (bad) and total cholesterol more than the group taking milk protein without soy isoflavones. (more…)