Tag: muscle
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3 Foods categories for Low Cortisol Levels

Cortisol is one of the most important hormones and essential for life. It is the body’s main stress hormone. The release of cortisol in the body is highest in the morning, when we need a burst of energy to wake up, and decreases throughout the day. Stress releases cortisol throughout the day and night, and…
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B-Alanine

B-alanine is a non-essential amino acid. It can be synthesized by the body but is also found in foods. Taking a b-alanine supplement increases carnosine levels in muscle cells (preventing the decrease in pH in them) improving exercise efficiency, muscle stimulation and contraction by delaying the production of lactic acid and consequently muscle fatigue. The…
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Almonds

Almonds are high on the list of the top nuts for their nutritional value. Almonds contain plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle growth and recovery. They offer great help to vegetarians and vegans as they can be an excellent choice for meeting their daily protein needs. They also contain fat mainly in the form…