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Milk proteins reduce blood pressure

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Supplementation with whey or casein in combination with physical activity is associated with significant improvements in the readings of blood pressure in young women with obesity and hypertension , according to a new study. Scientists from the University of Florida, USA, reported that the milk protein casein supplements sports training overweight women and helps reduce aortic systolic blood pressure. In particular, taking whey and casein was associated with a reduction in brachial systolic blood pressure by 5 points, and aortic systolic blood pressure by 7 points. Benefits of dairy products for systolic blood pressure has long been known. Thus, the use of dairy product may be an additional tool in the prevention or treatment of hypertension . Scientists explain that the aortic blood pressure, and not brachial blood pressure is considered to be the best predictor of cardiovascular benefits of the intervention using antihypertensives. "To our knowledge, our study is the

USANA Brings Pure Rest and Reformulated Procosa to PHL

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USANA Executive Director of Product Development and Technologies Dr. John Cuomo, Ph.D. and USANA Philippines General Manager Aurora "Duday" Gaston showcases USANA's newest addition to its roster of health supplements Pure Rest and Vegetarian Procosa during the launch event. New health supplements for sleep deprivation and no-allergy painkiller alternative MANILA, Philippines - USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA), a global manufacturer of nutritional, high-quality supplements and personal care products, has launched 2 new products in the country – Pure Rest and Vegetarian Procosa. Pure Rest offers sleep-deprived individuals an effective food supplement that is sure to induce a good night's rest, the natural way. It is a fast-acting melatonin supplement, which promotes the body's natural sleep and wake cycles by supporting the natural increase of melatonin production at night. Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone synthesized in the brain, is resp

Workout for Lower Abs

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Lower abs is situated in the lower part of belly. It is considered a problem area by people who are working over abdominal muscles since a long time. Belly fat tends to accumulate more in this area. Hardly would you have heard from anyone complaining about their upper abdominal fat, rather people always grumble about their lower abdominal fat. So at times, it definitely becomes quite frustrating for people who perform endless exercises for a flat toned abdominal region yet never get to see visible results. There are numerous reasons contributing for this: Majority people follow traditional exercises, not knowing if it is suitable for them or not. Every human body differs structurally. Hence, every individual requires an exercise schedule made serving to his body needs only. Some people do not pay much attention to the food supplements. Some go on a crash diet dreaming for a fast fat reduction and hence experiencing malnutrition. While some of them keep on eating unnecessary fats, whi