Steroids: Not Really All That Bad
Whenever you hear or read anything about anabolic steroids, it’s almost always bad news. The media have demonized them, leading … continue reading
Whenever you hear or read anything about anabolic steroids, it’s almost always bad news. The media have demonized them, leading … continue reading
Q: What’s this I hear about you saying that energy drinks can make law enforcement officers more susceptible to ankle … continue reading
Vitamin D seems to be the shining star of the nutrient world lately, and for good reason. It’s been shown … continue reading
Sulforaphane, a primary phytochemical found in broccoli, cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables, is an inhibitor of histone deacetylase enzymes. HDAC … continue reading
Most of us have heard of Linus Pauling. He received two Nobel Prizes—one for chemistry in 1954 and the Peace … continue reading
Visceral fat, the fat deep in the belly surrounding vital organs, can be dangerous to overall health. Kristen Hairston, from … continue reading
Most diets these days, especially those of bodybuilders, tend to favor low carbs over lowfat plans, the previous trend. According … continue reading
Many bodybuilders eat oatmeal for breakfast because of its fiber content and slow carb release. According to the June ’11 … continue reading
In a recent commentary appearing in Sports Nutrition Insider, Jose Antonio, Ph.D., president of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, … continue reading
Pistachios may help your leanness. A recent University of California, Los Angeles, study found that subjects who ate the nuts … continue reading
Of the essential amino acids leucine is perhaps the single most important for us exercising folk. Why? Well, as they … continue reading
South Beach, Atkins and the Zone are all diets that call for low to no carbs, which can leave you … continue reading
MetraGeniX, maker of the award-winning 2:1 protein bars, has added energy to protein with the introduction of its first 2:1 … continue reading
A meta-analysis of seven clinical trials reveals that taking calcium may yield a weight loss of around 1.5 kilograms per year, … continue reading
Bodybuilders seem obsessed with cortisol, which is an adrenal steroid hormone. That means that like testosterone and estrogen, as well … continue reading
Cynthia Kenyon, Ph.D., of the University of California at San Francisco, recently conducted a study on genetic triggers of -lifespan. … continue reading
Part 1 of my answer to the following question appeared in last month’s column. Here is the question again and … continue reading
It’s never been easy to get anabolic steroids legally. Soon after juicing became routine for athletes in the mid-1960s, steroid … continue reading
According to Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel in their new book, TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean … continue reading
The Internet is the best and worst thing ever to happen to the fitness industry. You can find some very … continue reading
You’ve probably seen organic milk in the grocery store, but is it really better than nonorganic products? According to the … continue reading
Vitamin D has been in the news lately, as most people are deficient. If you don’t get out in the … continue reading
Glutathione is often called the master antioxidant. In fact, according to the June ’11 Better Nutrition, it’s the most powerful … continue reading
Heat shock proteins, also referred to as stress proteins, are found in all cells. Under normal conditions HSPs patrol the … continue reading
Peppermint tea can help treat irritable bowel syndrome. If you have an upset stomach, try a few cups to ease … continue reading