Thursday, June 10, 2021 Lack of this Nutrient May Induce Muscle Cramps. Spoiler – It’s Not Magnesium An expert panel of 6 medical specialists recently published a study on choline and its role in muscle metabolism. This nutrient – just as important but lesser known compared to its B vitamin cousins – plays a fundamental role in muscle physiology and its deficiency may be a cause of muscle cramping, in otherwise apparently healthy people. Perhaps choline’s most well-known function is its role as part of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is ... Read More Posted by Nichole Herms at Thursday, June 10, 2021 Choline & Muscle Cramps Choline & Sports Nutrition micronutrients Monday, June 7, 2021 What is Vitamin B12’s Relationship with Shoulder Injuries? In this prospective study, researchers followed 87 people to determine if their vitamin B12 levels correlated to a higher risk of a rotator cuff tear. The rotator cuff are muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder and maintain joint integrity, and this is one of the first studies to look at this specific injury and its relation to B12. To begin the study, levels of vitamin B12 were measured as well as other nutrients including vitamin D, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and... Read More Posted by Nichole Herms at Monday, June 7, 2021 micronutrients sports nutrition Sports Performance Vitamin B12
COVID-19 Testing Tests Our Science Providers Patients Draw Sites Contact Archives 2023 March February January 2022 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2021 December September June May April March February January 2020 November October September August July June May April March 2019 June May April March 2018 August July June May April March February 2017 December November September August July June May April March February January 2016 December November October September 2015 June March February January 2014 July May April March February January 2013 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2012 December November September August July June May April February January 2011 December November October August July June May April March February January 2010 December November October September July