October, 2020 | NuLife Sciences

The Science

Acute Dose of ViNitrox Improves Endurance Performance

Abstract Polyphenols are thought to be an interesting ergogenic aid for exercise and recovery. However, most studies regarding the effects of polyphenols investigated several days of supplementations. The present work aimed to study the effects of an acute intake of grape and apple polyphenols (ViNitrox) on the capacity to maintain intense exercise, here named endurance performance. Forty-eight physically active men (31 ± 6 years) were included in this study. During the two testing sessions, volunteers completed an endurance test at a high percentage of their maximal aerobic power and time to exhaustion was measured. Respiratory and pain parameters were also

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Molecular Hydrogen Affects Body Composition

Molecular hydrogen affects body composition, metabolic profiles, and mitochondrial function in middle-aged overweight women Abstract Background Molecular hydrogen (H2) effectively treats obesity-related disorders in animal models, yet no studies have investigated the effectiveness and safety of H2 for improving biomarkers of obesity in humans. Aim In this double blind, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot trial, we evaluated the effects of H2 intervention on body composition, hormonal status, and mitochondrial function in ten (n = 10) middle-aged overweight women. Methods Volunteers received either hydrogen-generating minerals (supplying ~6 ppm of H2 per day) or placebo by oral administration of caplets for 4 weeks. The

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Molecular Hydrogen & Immune System

Effects of molecular hydrogen-dissolved alkaline electrolyzed water on intestinal environment in mice Abstract Increasing evidence indicates that molecular hydrogen-dissolved alkaline electrolyzed water (AEW) has various physiological activities such as antioxidative activity. Gut microbiota are deeply associated with our health through a symbiotic relationship. Recent reports have described that most gastrointestinal microbial species encode the genetic capacity to metabolize molecular hydrogen, meaning that molecular hydrogen might affect the gut microbial composition. Nevertheless, AEW effects on gut microbiota remain unknown. This study investigated AEW effects on the intestinal environment in mice, including microbial composition and short-chain fatty acid contents. After mice were

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Mental Focus & Clarity

The neurological effects of ghrelin in brain diseases: Beyond metabolic functions Highlights of this study from Qingdao University Ghrelin is attracted more attention for its neuroprotective and neurogenesis roles. Ghrelin modulates numerous neuronal behaviors in pathological conditions. Ghrelin promotes neurogenesis through stimulating neural stem/progenitor cells proliferation, differentiation and migration. Ghrelin regulates synaptic plasticity and electrophysiological activity which may influence advanced brain functions. Abstract Ghrelin, a peptide released by the stomach that plays a major role in regulating energy metabolism, has recently been shown to have effects on neurobiological behaviors. Ghrelin enhances neuronal survival by reducing apoptosis, alleviating inflammation and oxidative