A natural defense mechanism against heart disease could possibly be switched on by steroids sold as health supplements, as per researchers at the University of Leeds.

A previously-unknown ion channel in human blood vessels was identified by biologists at the University of Leeds that can be useful in inhibiting the production of proteins (cytokines) that drive the initial stages of heart disease.

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They found that this protective effect can be triggered by pregnenolone sulphate - a molecule that is part of a family of ‘fountain-of-youth’ steroids. These steroids are so-called because of their apparent ability to improve energy, vision and memory.

Importantly, collaborative studies with surgeons at Leeds General infirmary have shown that this defence mechanism can be switched on in diseased blood vessels as well as in healthy vessels.

So-called ‘fountain of youth’ steroids are made naturally in the body, but levels decline rapidly with age. This has led to a market in synthetically made steroids that are promoted for their health benefits, such as pregnenolone and DHEA. Pregnenolone sulphate is in the same family of steroids but it is not sold as a health supplement.

“The effect that we have seen is really quite exciting and also unexpected,” said Professor David Beech, who led the study. “However, we are absolutely not endorsing any claims made by manufacturers of any health supplements. Evidence from human trials is needed first.”

It was suggested by the research that expected benefits ‘fountain of youth’ steroids could be much greater if complemented with cholesterol-reducing drugs and healthy lifestyle strategies such as diet and exercise.

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Athletes who are training for the London Marathon can improve their on-field performance by giving due importance to what they eat and drink, according to researchers at the University of Hertfordshire.

According to Dr Peter Jones, a Senior Lecturer at the University’s School of Life Sciences, some food products and drinks can be ingested by athletes to deliver dramatic sporting performance on a consistent basis.

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“The improvements in performance were only seen when the carbohydrate loaded was low in GI,” said Matt. “The mechanism behind this may be due to the increases seen in blood glucose throughout the time trial.”

Another research project undertaken by postgraduate student, Nick Tiller, found that athletes could maximise their performance through drinking mixed carbohydrate drinks, as opposed to those containing single carbohydrates only.

“This is important because, for example, if you drink commercially available sports drinks, you can only ingest 70 grammes of maltodextrin per hour, which may not be enough to maximise your performance,” said Dr Jones. “But if you supplement this with, for example fructose, you can open up two channels and increase the amount of glucose available to your body.

“There is no doubt but that the foods that we eat have a significant effect on performance. Those in serious training need to give this more thought if they are to maximise their performance.”

Apart from these carbohydrate drinks, a medically guided and followed intake of health supplements and even steroids such as Winstrol, Deca Durabolin, and Clomid can help sportsmen gain optimum benefits. But, potential users must remember that steroids and sports need to be mixed very carefully and diligently as an indiscriminate usage or abuse of steroids can lead to side-effects.

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As per researchers at the University of Hertfordshire, athletes preparing for the prestigious London Marathon can expect to think beyond their self-created shackles by giving due importance to food they eat and drinks they consume.

It was found by Dr Peter Jones, a Senior Lecturer at the University’s School of Life Sciences during this study that some food products and drinks can be ingested by sportsmen with an aim to deliver amazing sporting performance on the field, over a consistent period of time.

From News-Medical.Net:

“The improvements in performance were only seen when the carbohydrate loaded was low in GI,” said Matt. “The mechanism behind this may be due to the increases seen in blood glucose throughout the time trial.”

Another research project undertaken by postgraduate student, Nick Tiller, found that athletes could maximise their performance through drinking mixed carbohydrate drinks, as opposed to those containing single carbohydrates only.

“This is important because, for example, if you drink commercially available sports drinks, you can only ingest 70 grammes of maltodextrin per hour, which may not be enough to maximise your performance,” said Dr Jones. “But if you supplement this with, for example fructose, you can open up two channels and increase the amount of glucose available to your body.

“There is no doubt but that the foods that we eat have a significant effect on performance. Those in serious training need to give this more thought if they are to maximise their performance.”

It is noteworthy here to note that apart from these carbohydrate drinks, steroids that are taken under a qualified medical advice and as per instructions can also offer great benefits to users, especially sportsmen. Steroids such as Winstrol, Deca Durabolin, and Clomid have already helped many sportsmen and have encouraged the relationship between steroids and sports to grow further. But, it is important for all potential steroid users to know that any incident of steroid abuse can bring possible side-effects.

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