Tag Archives: Protein

Depression, obesity, chronic pain could be treated by targeting the same key protein

Major depression, obesity and chronic pain are all linked to the effects of one protein, called “FK506-binding protein 51,” or FKBP51. Until now, efforts to inhibit this target have been hampered by the difficulty of finding something specific enough to do the job and not affect similar proteins. Now a research group has developed a… Read More »

Best Time to Take a Protein Supplement?

Q: I take a protein supplement right after my weight-training sessions. Is this one of the better times to take a protein supplement to increase lean muscle?  A: Muscles need protein to grow, and a steady supply of protein in your diet is a requirement for increasing lean muscle and staying toned. There’s ongoing discussion… Read More »