Author: Dr. Miller

Whey Protein and Omega-3 Supplementation Helps Older Adult’s Muscles

August 3, 2017

McMaster University researchers looked at whether twice daily consumption of a supplement containing whey protein, creatine, calcium, vitamin D, and n-3 PUFA (rich in eicosapentanoic acid [EPA] and docosahexanoic acid [DHA]) could stimulate gains in strength, physical function, lean body mass, and metabolic health in a group of healthy older men following 6 weeks of … More Whey Protein and Omega-3 Supplementation Helps Older Adult’s Muscles

Alerting stem cells to hurry up and heal | EurekAlert! Science News

May 12, 2017

This is a food and nutrition blog, but sometimes we can’t help ourselves. Rodgers and colleagues identified a critical signal in blood that alerted stem cells: an enzyme called Hepatocyte Growth Factor Activator (HGFA). In normal conditions, HGFA is abundant in the blood but inactive. Injury activates HGFA, so HGFA signaling can alert stem cells to … More Alerting stem cells to hurry up and heal | EurekAlert! Science News

Nrf2 Protects Against Joint Degeneration

March 11, 2017

Oxidative stress is high in rheumatoid arthritis suffers. In this study (Antioxidants & Redox Signaling 15(4)), Nrf2, a master regulator of redox balance, was examined in an animal model of rheumatoid arthritis. Nrf2 deficiency accelerated the incidence of arthritis, and animals showed widespread disease affecting both front and hind paws. So the Nrf2 deficient mice inflammatory … More Nrf2 Protects Against Joint Degeneration

EWG’s 2017 Guide to Pesticides in Produce

March 9, 2017

Check out @EWG’s 2017 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce! #DirtyDozen #CleanFifteen http://bit.ly/1VxUO3i Source: Full List | EWG’s 2017 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce SDCRM supports EWG and their mission.  They provide several great resources.  We suggest visiting EWG’s website when you are considering grocery items and healthcare/beauty products. Each year they come up with … More EWG’s 2017 Guide to Pesticides in Produce

How eating less can slow the aging process — ScienceDaily

March 2, 2017

New research shows why calorie restriction made mice live longer and healthier lives.  Calorie restriction is the most robust and repeatable approach to living longer.  It seems to slow metabolism and oxidative stress, this leading to longer lives.  There is a much more appetizing (sorry for the bad pun) approach, however.  It is easy and … More How eating less can slow the aging process — ScienceDaily

Intake of up to 3 Eggs/Day Increases HDL Cholesterol and Plasma Choline While Plasma Trimethylamine-N-oxide is Unchanged in a Healthy Population. – PubMed – NCBI

February 25, 2017

Dr. Michael Greger and others advocate a completely plant-based diet. While I agree that the more vegetables one eats, the better (assuming organic cultivation). However, here we have another study that suggests that an absolutist approach is not necessary, maybe even counterproductive.  HDL is the “good” cholesterol. TMAO becomes the putrid fish smell that oxides … More Intake of up to 3 Eggs/Day Increases HDL Cholesterol and Plasma Choline While Plasma Trimethylamine-N-oxide is Unchanged in a Healthy Population. – PubMed – NCBI

Carbs during workouts help immune system recovery

February 25, 2017

In the setting of high-level athletics and arduous 90 minutes workouts, carbs help meet the body’s intense energy demands.  I frequently counsel that simple carbohydrates are not desirable but if you ever went jogging and ended up sick, you might not have remembered an exception to the rule. Research confirms that eating carbohydrates during intense exercise … More Carbs during workouts help immune system recovery