Functional constipation (FC) is a common digestive disorder that affects patients' quality of life and is closely associated with intestinal tumors. This study used a cross-sectional design to assess ...

If you've never heard of fox nuts, you'd be forgiven for assuming that they don't sound particularly palatable. But they're actually starchy seeds harvested from an aquatic lily and are being hailed ...

Isoleucine is an essential amino acid classified as a branched-chain amino acid. Read on to learn about the potential uses ...

In a groundbreaking study published in Cell Metabolism00374-1), scientists have discovered that restricting the intake of a specific essential amino acid, isoleucine, can significantly slow the aging ...

BCAA supplements that contain concentrated amounts of amino acids are popular with gym goers. We take a look at how exactly ...

Ingesting too much caffeine comes with serious side effects, Kitchen says. Too much caffeine can lead to increased heart rate ...

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