Capsacin for fat loss

Australian researchers recently found that if overweight people were given chilly peppers their insulin levels dropped by a third (insulin is the hormone, which regulates the blood sugar levels and can ultimately make us fat). They suggest that this effect might be due to the eventual capabilities of capsacin to improve the insulin-processing function of the liver.

There have also been suggestions that very hot food temporarily increases the body temperature, thus elevating the calorie expenditure.

Ultimately, adding hot sauce to our food might turn out to be beneficial for both athletes and enthusiasts on their quest for fat loss.

Aerobic exercise and colon cancer

Scientists recently found that doing aerobic exercises for 5 hours a week decreases the incidence of colon cancer with 13%. That’s in comparison to sedentary individuals. It is thought that the reason is the cell division slow-down in the colon. It is a well-known fact that cancer cells divide faster then healthy ones. So, one more vote in favor of cardio activities.

What is Ginkgo Biloba?

Ginkgo biloba is known for its properties to increase the blood flow to the brain, which helps improve memory and concentration. People use it also to deal with depression and headaches.

Ginkgo is most effective if it is standardized for minimum 24% flavone glycosides and minimum 6% terpene lactones.

The normal dose is 120mg taken in two equal doses a day. It also works in a single dose of this to double that amount.

Other then its memory enhancing properties ginkgo is also an antioxidant, which makes it especially valuable for athletes. Not only do you improve your cognitive function but you get one more natural antioxidant to fight the free radicals, created through stress.

And what is an intense workout? It’s stress of course. Does it contribute to the free radical increase? Absolutely!

Quicker Post-workout Rehydration

Not only do you provoke better anabolic response after an intense workout, but you also rehydrate faster by drinking a carbohydrate/protein drink. Scientists found that such a drink helps you restore your water levels 40% faster compared to when you don’t have any recovery drink after a workout, and 15% faster compared to only protein drink. The study was done in the St. Cloud State University.