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A Different Steroid-Related Liver Problem
Contrary to what is often suggested in the popular media, serious side effects related to anabolic steroids are relatively rare. Side...
Jerry BrainumSeptember 12, 2011 -
BCAAs and Life Extension
The branched-chain amino acids consist of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. BCAAs are often referred to as the...
Jerry BrainumSeptember 5, 2011 -
New Studies From the ISSN
Some studies presented at the seventh annual meeting of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, held in Clearwater, Florida, last June,...
Jerry BrainumAugust 25, 2011 -
Hornets, Horniness and Hardness
Hornet larvae amino acids. I’m sure you’ve heard the trade name VAAM—it stands for Vespa Amino Acid Mixture. Packaged in liquid...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.August 1, 2011 -
Another Natural T Booster?
The search continues for natural testosterone-boosting substances, which are of interest for a number of reasons. The government-mandated removal of all...
Jerry BrainumJuly 28, 2011 -
BCAAs, Grapefruit and Fat Dogs
The amount of scientific data on sports nutrition and supplementation is growing faster than a breast-feeding infant. If you blink, you’re...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.July 17, 2011 -
Need to Lose Bodyfat? Try A Mini-Fast
While many diets promise substantial bodyfat loss, they all have a built-in negative factor—bodyfat regain. In fact, about 95 percent of...
Jerry BrainumJuly 10, 2011 -
All in Vein
Vascularity in bodybuilding is controversial. The term refers to the extent of superficial prominence of blood vessels, or veins, that are...
Jerry BrainumJuly 5, 2011 -
Bulbs With Benefits
In this era of high-tech super supplements it’s easy to overlook some of the good old standbys. One example is garlic,...
Jerry BrainumJuly 2, 2011 -
Will Vitamin V Boost T?
When you take a drug by mouth, your liver plays the primary role in breaking it down and excreting it from...
Jerry BrainumJune 15, 2011 -
Whey Impressive
The data on whey are amazing. It truly is the protein of choice for any serious athlete or bodybuilder. There’s more...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.May 23, 2011 -
Protein for Fat Loss and Muscle Maintenance
In fat cells leucine aids in the release of leptin, which turns off the hunger sensation.
Jerry BrainumMay 16, 2011 -
Pro-Hormone Supplement Problems
Some users have stated in various surveys that they want to be “cut but not big.”
Jerry BrainumMay 14, 2011 -
The Watermelon Cure and Citrulline
Citrulline malate appears to be synergistic with creatine and beta-alanine in the production of muscle ATP.
Jerry BrainumApril 20, 2011 -
SAMe Fights Depression
S-adenosyl methionine—a.k.a. SAMe—is a compound the body produces from methionine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, and adenosine triphosphate , a.k.a. ATP, the...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDApril 6, 2011