A mother has revealed how she has been given a new lease of life after trading alcohol for protein shakes, dropping 53lbs and finally finding the energy to play with her children again. Chelsea Defina, 32, a fitness coach from Connecticut, turned to alcohol to ‘fill a void’ in her life and would often find … Read more
Low counts of a blood protein may predict which coronavirus patients will need ventilators or die – and boosting the anti-inflammatory compound could be a life-saving treatment Renalase is secreted into the blood from the kidneys and plays a role in fighting inflammation and regulating blood pressure Coronavirus patients with low levels of the protein … Read more
Scientists have found a protein that prevents fat buildup and reduces blood sugar levels, which could cut soaring obesity rates worldwide. The protein, named BAM15, acts as an ‘energy uncoupler’ and could be an effective drug for treating obesity and related diseases, US researchers say. BAM15 makes the mitochondria, the ‘power plants’ of living cells, less efficient, … Read more
Superfood fans go loopy over lupin seeds: Ancient legume which once fuelled Roman warriors is packed with protein… but watch out if you have a peanut allergy Lupins are the latest culinary trend as their seeds contain a lot of vital protein The ancient legume once fuelled Roman warriors and is still a bar snack … Read more
Build-up of a harmful protein in the brain can predict atrophy in Alzheimer’s disease patients at least one year in advance. Previous studies have shown that two tell-tale plaques, amyloid beta and tau, form clumps that smother and destroy neurons. But researchers found that only accumulation of the tau protein was indicative of where damage … Read more
An Australian nutritionist has shared a helpful guide to portion control and revealed the ingredients you need to make a well-balanced salad and school lunchbox. Mother Rebecca Gawthorne, 31, uploaded a photo of her salmon with rice and assorted vegetable dinner to social media and said vegetables should make up half the plate, followed by … Read more
Protein from POTATOES help women maintain strong muscles despite its reputation for having a lower quality of strength-building nutrients than meat It was previously believed potatoes had lower-quality protein compared to meat Research says women who eat more potatoes produce more protein in muscles Demand has increased for plant-based alternatives to animal-derived sources By Daily … Read more
Scientists discover high levels of protein in the blood could predict which coronavirus patients will need to be put on ventilators The protein, known as suPAR, is a marker of disease severity and aggressiveness as well as activating of the immune system Patients without the virus typically had suPAR levels of five ng/mL or less, … Read more
Is there a cure in sight for OCD? Experts discover protein that causes anxiety in humans could be neutralised to provide new treatment for obsessive behaviour Researchers find OCD patients have six times more of ‘iMood’ anxiety protein Scientists say the discovery could ‘radically change the lives’ of OCD sufferers Experts at two London universities may … Read more