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It’s that motivational time of the year when one starts prioritising their health! So, you start being more physically active, working out and eating high protein in order to lose weight. Including whey protein supplements in your diet to meet the increased needs of muscle synthesis and repair. This puts us in a dilemma as to which supplement to buy? Whey Isolate or Whey concentrate or a blend of both and why? This blog will enlighten you with the nutritional facts, differences and similarities between both. Whey proteins are derived from milk and constitute 20% of milk protein, rest 80%...

“Poly” means many and “cyst” is a fluid-filled sac. So, there is the formation of cysts as eggs are not released over time. PCOD/PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a hormonal imbalance condition which affects women in their reproductive age. It is characterised by the following symptoms:- Weight gain Altered mensuration cycle Facial hair Loss of hair (alopecia) Acne It leads to several health complications, including menstrual dysfunction, (irregular or skipped periods), infertility (cysts in the ovaries), obesity and high level of male hormones. Diagnosis Physical examination Blood tests for male hormones Ultrasound Hormones to be blamed! Hormones responsible for regulating...

Stressful life is one of the cons of modern life. This stress, in turn, affects brain health. It has been proven by scientific research that different food nutrients have a major impact on our mood and mental health. Nutrients that have an impact on mental health: Scientific research has found eight nutrients, in particular, that make a huge contribution to assist healthy brain functioning along with reduction in depression and mood swings. Vitamin-C: This is an essential water-soluble vitamin, which has a great impact on energy utilisation. But along with this, it is crucial for the synthesis of neurotransmitter including...

Diabetes is slowly becoming an epidemic disease. According to WHO current statistics, by 2030 about 98 million people will be suffering from diabetes worldwide. Diabetes is not a disease, rather it is a metabolic disorder which can affect the whole physiological processes. This is characterised by the rise in blood or serum glucose level. Blood glucose is the main source of energy that is needed by the whole body to function properly. The hormone name Insulin regulates the level of free glucose in the blood and helps it to get into the cells and drive energy. Insulin is produced from...

Menopause is neither a disease nor a disorder, rather its a natural phenomenon which happens once your menstrual cycle ceases naturally. According to a study done by Mitra et al. 2014, approximately 95% of women enter the menopause stage by the age of 39 to 51 years. The body begins to undergo several changes like lower levels of oestrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH). Basic functions of Oestrogen hormone is the formation and maintenance of secondary sex hormones and Progesterone is the maintenance of uterus. On the other hand, FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles and LH...