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Tendon injury and your DNA

Posted by Athletigen on Wed, May 29, 2019

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Tendons are the tissues that connect your muscles to your bones to help control how your limbs move. They are like thick, strong, elastic bands that function in a manner similar to a spring. In fact, they are so strong you can suspend 12 times your body weight from your Achilles tendon. But tendons are susceptible to injury and our DNA plays a role .

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How your DNA affects your endurance ability

Posted by Athletigen on Wed, May 22, 2019

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Nutrigenomics: Mineral Metabolism

Posted by Athletigen on Wed, May 15, 2019

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Dietary minerals are inorganic compounds that are obtained directly, or indirectly through our food, from soil and water. Your body uses minerals to build bones and teeth, during muscle contractions, for proper red blood cell function, to support water balance in your body, and in the production of proteins.

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Exercise recovery and your DNA

Posted by Athletigen on Wed, May 08, 2019

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Training is all about disrupting homeostasis – increasing the demands on your systems to keep going. The recovery period is when your body adapts the most, but the amount of recovery you'll need depends on your goals, your unique physiology, and your DNA.

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The relationship between bone health and your DNA

Posted by Athletigen on Wed, May 01, 2019

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Your body's skeleton is a mineral structure that serves two main functions: supporting and maintaining the shape of your body, and proper function of your muscles.

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