Interesting Health Related Facts & Studies

For this week’s blog, I threw together some interesting facts and studies that you may or may not be aware of.

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine printed a study that showed the participants involved who supplemented with 1000mcg of B-12, for a 6-month period had a reduction in symptoms from canker sores. And other tongue related issues. These symptoms included, a reduction in pain and duration in the amount of sores.

What if there was another way to reduce the amount of food you consumed? A study that was printed in The Appetite shows the color red just might do that. The Appetite is an international journal that focuses on behavior, related to nutrition, culture, sensory and “physiological influences on choices.” This publication revealed that women who ate and drank from crimson colored dishes consumed less. Compared to women who ate and drank from blue colored dishes.

A study from the University of Exeter, revealed that people in the work place who consumed chocolate regularly were less likely to do so, if they went for a brisk walk.

A 2001 study that was published in the Asian Journal of Andrology showed that the hardy root plant known as Maca improved seminal volume and sperm motility in men. Maca is native to Peru and Bolivia and grows best at harsh high altitudes. Maca is known for it’s aphrodisiac affect in men and women and balancing hormones.

If you have any questions regarding the material I use in my post or have a health and fitness related question, feel free to email me. I do enjoy reading your emails and your questions inspire many of the blogs.