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Bioactive Peptides From the Fava Bean: The Future of Muscular Health?

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Muscular health has been shown to improve body composition , metabolic health , and longevity by decreasing the risk for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. Muscle strength recovery, as PTBW, was measured at 48 and 72 hours post-DOMS induction.

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Muscle Tone & Metabolism: Sculpting from the Inside Out

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The role of muscle tone in metabolic health Metabolic health refers to how well the body generates and processes energy, taking into account cardiovascular risk, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, and waist circumference. Creatine is stored in skeletal muscle and involved in muscular contractions.

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Support Foundational Health with Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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It is generally accepted that an intake of at least 250 mg per day of EPA/DHA is important for optimal nutrition. For example, omega 3s may also help attenuate “inflammaging” by promoting a healthy gastrointestinal microbial environment and cardiovascular health , as seen in human clinical studies. By Danielle Moyer, MS, CNS, LDN

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