Exercise Improves Brain Health, Why?
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 12/13/2019 to
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Multiple studies have documented a positive correlation between exercise and brain health. Researchers have shown that exercise may delay both the onset and severity of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Exercise benefits are seen even when the exercise regimen is initiated later in life. Although the correlation is strong, researchers are still puzzled why. The answer may lie in a specific hormone called irisin...
Prevent A Holiday Hangover
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 12/6/2019 to
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We are in the middle of the holiday season and for many of us that means excess eating, drinking and next day hangovers. Obviously there is one way to avoid a holiday hangover but we would not be so imprudent as to suggest it. That being the case, here are four ways Accelerade can reduce hangover symptoms...
Low Carb Diet And Endurance Performance - Part 2
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 11/19/2019 to
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Last blog reviewed the results of a recent study which has been the subject of extensive media coverage. The study was designed to show that high insulin levels generated by high carbohydrate consumption, may increase the conversion of food into fat storage... The obvious question is what these results mean to serious endurance athletes who are trying to improve performance and maintain an ideal weight. Is insulin the good guy or the bad guy?
Does A Low Carb Diet Help You Lose Weight - Part 1
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 10/29/2019 to
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A recent study published in the British Medical
Journal has received an enormous amount of publicity. In a well-designed
protocol, investigators studied the effect of a low carbohydrate diet on energy
expenditure. Traditional thinking is a calorie is a calorie whether it comes
from protein, fat or carbohydrate. The researchers found, however, that
subjects consuming a low carbohydrate diet...
VITAMIN D: The Endurance Vitamin – Part 2
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 10/23/2019 to
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VITAMIN D: The Endurance Vitamin – Part 1 discussed the role of Vitamin D on endurance performance. Normal levels of Vitamin D range from 20 to 50 ng/ml. However a recent study suggests that athletes who have Vitamin D at the upper range of normal have improved endurance performance. The study, reported by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University, showed a direct relation between Vitamin D levels and cardio respiratory fitness. What makes this research compelling is...
VITAMIN D: The Endurance Vitamin – Part 1
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 10/16/2019 to
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All vitamins are essential but one, vitamin D may be particularly important for endurance athletes. Vitamin D is best known for its role in building healthy bones. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption. However a number of studies have shown that vitamin D plays an important role in enhancing endurance performance. For example...