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Full-Range Back-to-Basics Mass Workout
3 Steps to Ripped Mass–Sooner Rather Than Later
Moderate-Weight Mass Building
Small Bones, Big Arms: New Size on Your Bi’s and Tri’s
High-Rep Hyper-Growth: Only Once a Week for a More Massive Physique
Hormone-Replacement-Therapy Myths
Jerry Brainum / Posted 04.04.2011
Not a month goes by without another study finding a relation between low testosterone and increased mortality.
Category: Nutrition Science
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Jose Antonio, Ph.D. / Posted 03.25.2011
Over the long haul, taking these anti-inflammatory fats not only will contribute to better health but may even improve body composition. Not many foods or supplements can claim that. So the omega-3s should be at the top of your supplement totem pole.
7-Keto DHEA: Thermogenic and Anabolic?
George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D. / Posted 03.22.2011
Recently a ton of scientific information has been presented concerning the antiaging attributes of the hormone dehydoepiandrosterone. Secreted by the … continue reading
Conjugated Linoleic Acid: A Good Trans Fat
Jerry Brainum / Posted 03.11.2011
CLA shares a property with testosterone in that it prevents the maturation of fat cells.
Insulin and Muscle Mass
Jerry Brainum / Posted 03.05.2011
The combination of insulin, testosterone and growth hormone is primarily responsible for the monstrous muscle size many pro bodybuilders display.
Kidney Disease in Steroid Users
Jerry Brainum / Posted 03.04.2011
Not having the liver enzyme may explain another observation commonly made about bodybuilders and other athletes. Some athletes appear to respond to steroids much faster and more efficiently than others.
Sugary Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure
Robert Goldman MD, PhD / Posted 02.22.2011
With the steadily rising increase of fructose intake in industrialized nations, health experts have noticed a concomitant rise in the … continue reading
Supernova Super Supplement
George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D. / Posted 02.20.2011
Supernova occurs about once every 50 years in a galaxy the size of the Milky Way, playing a significant role … continue reading
WPH and Intact Whey
Jose Antonio, Ph.D. / Posted 02.17.2011
Which is best: whey protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate or whole intact whey? Well, it depends on what you want. As I always say, goals determine strategies. So what is your goal?
Does Fish Oil Interfere With Muscle Growth?
Jerry Brainum / Posted 02.10.2011
Fish oil is one of the most important supplements anyone can take because of its content of omega-3 fatty acids—docosahexaenoic … continue reading
Apple Compound May Alleviate Food Allergies
Robert Goldman MD, PhD / Posted 02.05.2011
Food allergies are triggered by allergens and their derivatives commonly found in foods that contain gluten, fish, egg, peanut, soybean, … continue reading
Creatine the Great
George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D. / Posted 01.28.2011
Creatine has been the magician in many bodybuilders’ supplement arsenals, conjuring strength and muscle like no other nutrient. You probably … continue reading
Better Bodybuilding With Betaine
Jose Antonio, Ph.D. / Posted 01.16.2011
Betaine, which also goes by the moniker trimethylglycine, has been getting some press lately. Why is it such an important … continue reading
BCAAs: Your Anabolic Quota
Jerry Brainum / Posted 01.07.2011
The branched-chain amino acids consist of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. They are considered “essential” because they … continue reading
HCG Diet: Losing That Last 10 Pounds
Dave Goodin / Posted 01.05.2011
Q: I’m not overweight, but I’m not as lean as I know I can be. I’ve been training regularly and … continue reading
Fat-Dissolving Injections
Jerry Brainum / Posted 01.02.2011
On April 7, 2010, the United States Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to six spas that offered “fat-melting … continue reading
Exercise, GH and Ergogenic Effects
Jose Antonio, Ph.D. / Posted 12.12.2010
Exercise on its own is a potent growth hormone releaser; however, there are conflicting reports regarding the acute effects of … continue reading
Whey Protein and Appetite
Jerry Brainum / Posted 12.05.2010
In recent years whey protein has emerged as the premier protein supplement for triggering gains in muscle size and strength. … continue reading
Precontest Anabolics
Jerry Brainum / Posted 11.29.2010
When carbs are reduced, it’s a good idea to increase fats as a source of calories that will help prevent catabolism by controlling cortisol.
A New Anticatabolic Supplement
Jerry Brainum / Posted 11.10.2010
The ideal metabolic scenario for gaining muscle size and strength is to have the amount of muscle protein synthesis exceed that of muscle catabolism, or breakdown.
Steroids and Blood Pressure
Jerry Brainum / Posted 11.07.2010
Most medical texts that discuss the side effects of anabolic steroids suggest that the reason they may increase blood pressure is their sodium-retention properties.
Science Is Not Infallible
Jerry Brainum / Posted 10.31.2010
Without thinking that through, your first impulse might be to conclude that a high-fat diet will interfere with gains made through weight training. Consider, however, that the high-fat, low-carb diet is popular among many bodybuilders, and that there’s never been any record of that type of diet inhibiting muscle growth in humans. If anything, the converse is true.
Egg-cellent Protein for Muscle and Health
Jose Antonio, Ph.D. / Posted 10.28.2010
We know that egg yolk contains two very important carotenoids—lutein and zeaxanthin—both of which have been shown to be great for eye health.
New Creatine Research
Jerry Brainum / Posted 10.13.2010
As creatine’s popularity rose, investigators examined the best ways to use it in terms of uptake and absorption into the body. In the late ’90s studies showed that high insulin release encouraged creatine uptake into muscle.
Pick Your Protein Wisely
George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D. / Posted 10.10.2010
A large body of emerging data also suggest that taking casein throughout the day is of great benefit as well, as it slowly releases valuable amino acids over a longer time period. That’s critical to helping the body maintain what researchers refer to as the amino acid pool.
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