In a systematic review, researchers found plenty of benefits of taking BCAAs after exercise, including lowering muscle ...

Amino acids are compounds that combine to form proteins. Naturally found in our bodies, they’re often referred to as the “building blocks of life,” notes MedlinePlus. Amino acids are needed for the ...

In 1929 British biochemist John Haldane (1892-1964) put forth the theory that the early atmosphere of Earth contained no free oxygen. Haldane and Soviet biochemist Aleksander Oparin (1894-1980) had ...

Protein intake is known to be vital for maintaining brain function in older individuals. Now, using a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have shown that the intake of a specific set of ...

Taking omega-3 and vitamin D supplements together may help reduce pain, slow biological aging, improve bone health, and help ...

Welcome to science world. Now everyone loves a wee bag of chips, don’t they? Maybe a wee pasty or a battered sausage and if you’ve any sense you’ll cover it in a bit of vinegar. But did you know that ...

“Good” and “bad” fats have been heavily scrutinized in recent years. The current scientific consensus is that certain fats, in particular omega-3 fatty acids, are particularly good for most people’s ...

All nuts can be considered a good source of healthy polyunsaturated fats, Rizzo explains, specifically omega-3 fatty acids.

Nucleic acids are long chains of nucleotides found in all living organisms. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are two common nucleic acids responsible for providing genetic ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by a persistently low mood, a lack of motivation, feelings of hopelessness, altered sleeping and/or eating ...