This can be done by increasing protein slightly and decreasing either carbohydrates or fat.

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One of the most promising ways of increasing strength is by blocking a protein called myostatin that slows down muscle growth.

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Its causes have long been unknown, but increasing circumstantial evidence points to a toxic protein called amyloid peptide, which builds up into plaques and slowly chokes off brain cells.

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Normally, Tenovin affects cancer cells by increasing levels of the "guardian angel" protein p53 within cells, which plays a crucial role in controlling cell mutations.

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Some people find that either increasing or avoiding certain foods (such as eating more protein to stay awake or more carbohydrates when trying to sleep) can help them recover more quickly from jet lag.

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