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Can Excess GH and IGF-1 Cause Hypertension? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robbie Durand   
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Hypertension affects approximately one third of patients with acromegaly (High GH and IGF-1). Of the multiple mechanisms of GH/IGF-I induced-hypertension the most reliable are a GH-induced expansion of plasma volume by a sodium retaining effect on the kidney and IGF-I-determined fluid retention by inhibiting atrial natriuretic peptide- induced natriuresis
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Garlic Extract Reduces Exercise Induced Muscle Damage and Enhances Anti-Oxidant Capacity PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robbie Durand   
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Garlic has been used for years to reduce heart disease, high blood pressure, and have positive health benefits.  Recently, garlic and garlic constituents prepared by various means have been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and various other biological actions. High intensity exercise results in an enhanced rate of free radicals production that initiates skeletal muscle damage.
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Getting Sloshed Increases Catabolic Genes PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robbie Durand   
Sunday, 11 May 2008
It's the weekend...I time to get hammered!  Acute alcohol intoxication has been shown to decrease protein synthesis in a dose dependent manner however gene expression in muscle is unknown. 
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GH Increases Mitochondria Activity PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robbie Durand   
Friday, 25 April 2008
A reduction in GH is associated with increased risk of death and enhanced fat mass.  There is some evidence that GH action may be important for mitochondrial regulation in skeletal muscle.
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Leucine Stimulates Satellite Cells PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robbie Durand   
Thursday, 24 April 2008
It is well documented that both insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and leucine stimulate skeletal muscle growth. Both IGF-1 and leucine stimulate mTOR signaling in skeletal muscle, which may be responsible for the enhanced muscle growth.
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Macadamia Nuts Rich Reduce Total Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol PDF Print E-mail
Written by Robbie Durand   
Monday, 21 April 2008
Nuts are a unique food in that they are low in SFA, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, and contain numerous bioactive compounds that beneficially affect cardiovascular disease risk.
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