How do I know whether my patient has sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is a chronic condition associated with the physiological ageing process and is defined by the reduction of muscle mass, strength and function.2 Sarcopenia is quite difficult to be properly diagnosed in clinical settings. There are...
Does hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) influence mTOR activity in cellulartumour growth?
The influence of HMB in cancer cells has been explored both in vitro, in animal models and in humans. In vitro and animal studies show that HMB decreases the tumour burden and the rate of proliferation of cancerous cells. 1 The data from hum...
Teenage performance: the intersection of mental and physical health
Adolescence is a difficult time for so many. With academic and social pressures placing demands on teenage mental health, it is also a time of rapid growth and development. For teenage athletes, the physical and mental demands are further in...
What is the difference between nicotinamide, NAD, niacin?
Foods such as legumes, beans, nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables, meats and liver are rich in readily available nicotinamide and niacin.1 Nicotinamide (pyridine-3-carboxamide) is an amide active form of niacin (pyridine-3- carboxylic acid)....

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