MAJOR NUTRIENT
DIET.
SUPPLEMENT
PhytoChemicals
Antioxidants
A-Z Health Foods,
Products
Acetyl-L Carnitine
Acidophilus
Alfalfa
Almond
Aloe vera
Andrographis
Aniseed
Apple
Arnica
Ashwagandha
Asian Pears
Asparagus
Astaxanthin,
Astragulus
Artichoke
Avena sativa
Avocados
Barley
Banana
Basil
Beet
black cohosh
Bladderwrack
Blackberry
Black Currant
Bloodroot
Blueberry
Bilberry
Bitter Melon
Borage Seed Oil
Boswellia
Black Soya Bean
Broccoli
Bromelain
Brown Seaweed
Brussels Sprout
Butein
Butterbur
Burdock
Cabbage
Cactus
Caffeine
Calcium
Calendula
Canola oil
Cauliflower
Cat's Claw
Cayenne
Celadrin
Celery
Chamomile
Chaparral
Cherry
Chokeberry
Chondroitin
Chitosan
Chlorella
Chlorophyll
Chromium
Cinnamon
CLA
Cocoa
Cod Liver Oil
Coenzyme Q
Coffee
Comfrey
Conj. Linoleic Acid
Colostrum
Colloidal Silver
Cordyceps
Corn
Cranberry
Creatine
Curcumin
Damiana
Dandelion
Danggui_Buxue
Devil's Claw
DHEA
Dill
Dong Quai
EGCG
Echinacea
Eleuthero
Ellagic Acid
Eucalyptus G.
Eve. Primrose Oil
Falcarinol
Fennel
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Folate
Fish Oil
Flaxseed Meal
Flaxseed /Linseed
Garcinia C.
Garlic
Galangal
Ghrelin
Ginger
Ginseng
Ginseng/Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba
Glucosamine
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
GRAPE SEED
EXTRACT
Green Coffee Bean
Green Tea
Growth Hormone
Stimulants
Goldenseal
Guar Gum
Guggul
Gymnema
Hawthorn
Hoodia
Hop
Horse Chestnut
Horsetail
Huperzine A
Hyaluronic acid
Isothiocyanates
Kava Kava
Kelp
L-arginine
Lavender
Lecithin
Lemon balm
Licorice
Lingonberry
Lutein
Lycopene
Maca
Maitake
Mango
Mangosteen
Marshmallow
Melatonin
Milk Thistle
Mistletoe
N-Acetylcysteine
Nattokinase
Nectarines
Octacosanol
Olive Oil
Omegic Fatty
Acids
Onion
Orange
Oregon Grape
Pantethine
Papaya
Passion Flower
PEANUT
Peach
Peony
Pepper
Peppermint
Persimmons
Phellinus linteus
Phosphatidyl
serine
Phyllanthus
Potato
Plum
Pomegranate
Probiotics
Policosanol /
Polycosanol
Propolis
Pumpkin
Pycnogenol
Pyruvate
Quercetin
Quince
Radish
Red Clover
Red Yeast Rice
Reishi / Lingzhi
Resveratrol
Rhodiola
Rhubarb
Rice Bran Oil
Rosemary
Royal Jelly
Rutin
S-adenosyl-L-
methionine
Saffron
Saw Palmetto
Schisandra
Selenium
Spinach
Spirulina
Squash
Stinging Nettle
St John Wort
Strawberry
Sweet Potatoes
Taxifolin
Tea Tree Oil
Turmeric [Curry]
Tyrosine
Shark Cartilage
Soy
Stevia
Valerian
Vitamin D
Vitex
Walnuts
Watermelon
Wheat Grass
Whey
Wild Yam
Witch Hazel
Wormwood
Xylitol
Yarrow
Yohimbe
Yucca
5-Hydroxytrpto
phan
Food Industry
Organic Label
HOME
Herb Side Effect
Blood Pressure
Lowering Herbs
Cholesterol
Lowering Herbs
Supplements for
Cadiovascular
Diseases
Coenzyme Q and
Creatine for
Parkinson's
disease?v
DIET.
SUPPLEMENT
PhytoChemicals
Antioxidants
A-Z Health Foods,
Products
Acetyl-L Carnitine
Acidophilus
Alfalfa
Almond
Aloe vera
Andrographis
Aniseed
Apple
Arnica
Ashwagandha
Asian Pears
Asparagus
Astaxanthin,
Astragulus
Artichoke
Avena sativa
Avocados
Barley
Banana
Basil
Beet
black cohosh
Bladderwrack
Blackberry
Black Currant
Bloodroot
Blueberry
Bilberry
Bitter Melon
Borage Seed Oil
Boswellia
Black Soya Bean
Broccoli
Bromelain
Brown Seaweed
Brussels Sprout
Butein
Butterbur
Burdock
Cabbage
Cactus
Caffeine
Calcium
Calendula
Canola oil
Cauliflower
Cat's Claw
Cayenne
Celadrin
Celery
Chamomile
Chaparral
Cherry
Chokeberry
Chondroitin
Chitosan
Chlorella
Chlorophyll
Chromium
Cinnamon
CLA
Cocoa
Cod Liver Oil
Coenzyme Q
Coffee
Comfrey
Conj. Linoleic Acid
Colostrum
Colloidal Silver
Cordyceps
Corn
Cranberry
Creatine
Curcumin
Damiana
Dandelion
Danggui_Buxue
Devil's Claw
DHEA
Dill
Dong Quai
EGCG
Echinacea
Eleuthero
Ellagic Acid
Eucalyptus G.
Eve. Primrose Oil
Falcarinol
Fennel
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Folate
Fish Oil
Flaxseed Meal
Flaxseed /Linseed
Garcinia C.
Garlic
Galangal
Ghrelin
Ginger
Ginseng
Ginseng/Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba
Glucosamine
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
GRAPE SEED
EXTRACT
Green Coffee Bean
Green Tea
Growth Hormone
Stimulants
Goldenseal
Guar Gum
Guggul
Gymnema
Hawthorn
Hoodia
Hop
Horse Chestnut
Horsetail
Huperzine A
Hyaluronic acid
Isothiocyanates
Kava Kava
Kelp
L-arginine
Lavender
Lecithin
Lemon balm
Licorice
Lingonberry
Lutein
Lycopene
Maca
Maitake
Mango
Mangosteen
Marshmallow
Melatonin
Milk Thistle
Mistletoe
N-Acetylcysteine
Nattokinase
Nectarines
Octacosanol
Olive Oil
Omegic Fatty
Acids
Onion
Orange
Oregon Grape
Pantethine
Papaya
Passion Flower
PEANUT
Peach
Peony
Pepper
Peppermint
Persimmons
Phellinus linteus
Phosphatidyl
serine
Phyllanthus
Potato
Plum
Pomegranate
Probiotics
Policosanol /
Polycosanol
Propolis
Pumpkin
Pycnogenol
Pyruvate
Quercetin
Quince
Radish
Red Clover
Red Yeast Rice
Reishi / Lingzhi
Resveratrol
Rhodiola
Rhubarb
Rice Bran Oil
Rosemary
Royal Jelly
Rutin
S-adenosyl-L-
methionine
Saffron
Saw Palmetto
Schisandra
Selenium
Spinach
Spirulina
Squash
Stinging Nettle
St John Wort
Strawberry
Sweet Potatoes
Taxifolin
Tea Tree Oil
Turmeric [Curry]
Tyrosine
Shark Cartilage
Soy
Stevia
Valerian
Vitamin D
Vitex
Walnuts
Watermelon
Wheat Grass
Whey
Wild Yam
Witch Hazel
Wormwood
Xylitol
Yarrow
Yohimbe
Yucca
5-Hydroxytrpto
phan
Food Industry
Organic Label
HOME
Herb Side Effect
Blood Pressure
Lowering Herbs
Cholesterol
Lowering Herbs
Supplements for
Cadiovascular
Diseases
Coenzyme Q and
Creatine for
Parkinson's
disease?v
Does creatine supplement provide health
benefits?
Researchers from University of Berne, Inselspital,
CH-3010 Berne, Switzerland
Exogenous creatine supplementation has been shown to
reduce neuronal cell loss in experimental paradigms of
acute and chronic neurological diseases. In line with these
findings, first clinical trials have shown beneficial effects of
therapeutic creatine supplementation. Furthermore,
creatine was reported to promote differentiation of
neuronal precursor cells that might be of importance for
improving neuronal cell replacement strategies. Based on
these observations there is growing interest on the effects
and functions of this compound in the central nervous
system. This review gives a short excursion into the basics
of the creatine kinase/phosphocreatine system and aims
at summarizing findings and concepts on the role of
creatine kinase and creatine in the central nervous system
with special emphasis on pathological conditions and the
positive effects of creatine supplementation. [1]
Candow DG, Chilibeck PD. University of Regina,
Saskatchewan, Canada
Sarcopenia, defined as the age-related loss of muscle
mass, is a serious health concern. Contributing factors to
sarcopenia include physical inactivity and undernutrition.
Resistance training has a positive effect on muscle mass
in the elderly. However, muscle loss is still observed in
older adults who perform weight bearing exercise;
suggesting that nutrition is important.
Intake of creatine has the potential to increase muscle
accretion during resistance training, although the
mechanism for its ergogenic effect is unclear. Creatine has
the potential to increase cellular hydration and myogenic
transcription factors and facilitate the up-regulation of
muscle specific-genes such as myosin heavy chain
possibly leading to muscle hypertrophy. [2]
Brosnan JT, Brosnan ME. Memorial University of
Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Creatine synthesis makes major demands on the
metabolism of glycine, arginine, and methionine. Large
doses of creatine monohydrate are widely taken,
particularly by athletes, as an ergogenic supplement;
creatine supplements are also taken by patients suffering
from gyrate atrophy, muscular dystrophy, and
neurodegenerative diseases. Children with inborn errors
of creatine synthesis or transport present with severe
neurological symptoms and a profound depletion of brain
creatine. It is evident that creatine plays a critical, though
underappreciated, role in brain function. [3]
REFERENCES
[1] Functions and effects of creatine in the central nervous
system.Brain Res Bull. 2008 Jul 1;76(4):329-43. Epub
2008 Mar 24
[2] Effect of creatine supplementation during resistance
training on muscle accretion in the elderly. J Nutr Health
Aging. 2007 Mar-Apr;11(2):185-8.
[3] Creatine: endogenous metabolite, dietary, and
therapeutic supplement. Annu Rev Nutr. 2007;27:241-61
THIS ARTICLE IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE,
CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR. ALL RIGHT RESERVED 2008
benefits?
Researchers from University of Berne, Inselspital,
CH-3010 Berne, Switzerland
Exogenous creatine supplementation has been shown to
reduce neuronal cell loss in experimental paradigms of
acute and chronic neurological diseases. In line with these
findings, first clinical trials have shown beneficial effects of
therapeutic creatine supplementation. Furthermore,
creatine was reported to promote differentiation of
neuronal precursor cells that might be of importance for
improving neuronal cell replacement strategies. Based on
these observations there is growing interest on the effects
and functions of this compound in the central nervous
system. This review gives a short excursion into the basics
of the creatine kinase/phosphocreatine system and aims
at summarizing findings and concepts on the role of
creatine kinase and creatine in the central nervous system
with special emphasis on pathological conditions and the
positive effects of creatine supplementation. [1]
Candow DG, Chilibeck PD. University of Regina,
Saskatchewan, Canada
Sarcopenia, defined as the age-related loss of muscle
mass, is a serious health concern. Contributing factors to
sarcopenia include physical inactivity and undernutrition.
Resistance training has a positive effect on muscle mass
in the elderly. However, muscle loss is still observed in
older adults who perform weight bearing exercise;
suggesting that nutrition is important.
Intake of creatine has the potential to increase muscle
accretion during resistance training, although the
mechanism for its ergogenic effect is unclear. Creatine has
the potential to increase cellular hydration and myogenic
transcription factors and facilitate the up-regulation of
muscle specific-genes such as myosin heavy chain
possibly leading to muscle hypertrophy. [2]
Brosnan JT, Brosnan ME. Memorial University of
Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Creatine synthesis makes major demands on the
metabolism of glycine, arginine, and methionine. Large
doses of creatine monohydrate are widely taken,
particularly by athletes, as an ergogenic supplement;
creatine supplements are also taken by patients suffering
from gyrate atrophy, muscular dystrophy, and
neurodegenerative diseases. Children with inborn errors
of creatine synthesis or transport present with severe
neurological symptoms and a profound depletion of brain
creatine. It is evident that creatine plays a critical, though
underappreciated, role in brain function. [3]
REFERENCES
[1] Functions and effects of creatine in the central nervous
system.Brain Res Bull. 2008 Jul 1;76(4):329-43. Epub
2008 Mar 24
[2] Effect of creatine supplementation during resistance
training on muscle accretion in the elderly. J Nutr Health
Aging. 2007 Mar-Apr;11(2):185-8.
[3] Creatine: endogenous metabolite, dietary, and
therapeutic supplement. Annu Rev Nutr. 2007;27:241-61
THIS ARTICLE IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE,
CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR. ALL RIGHT RESERVED 2008
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