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  • Insulin and Muscle Mass

    The combination of insulin, testosterone and growth hormone is primarily responsible for the monstrous muscle size many pro bodybuilders display.

    Jerry BrainumMarch 5, 2011
  • Kidney Disease in Steroid Users

    Not having the liver enzyme may explain another observation commonly made about bodybuilders and other athletes. Some athletes appear to respond...

    Jerry BrainumMarch 4, 2011
  • Sugary Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

    With the steadily rising increase of fructose intake in industrialized nations, health experts have noticed a concomitant rise in the prevalence...

    Robert Goldman MD, PhDFebruary 22, 2011
  • Supernova Super Supplement

    Supernova occurs about once every 50 years in a galaxy the size of the Milky Way, playing a significant role in...

    George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.February 20, 2011
  • WPH and Intact Whey

    Which is best: whey protein isolate, whey protein hydrolysate or whole intact whey? Well, it depends on what you want. As...

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.February 17, 2011
  • Does Fish Oil Interfere With Muscle Growth?

    Fish oil is one of the most important supplements anyone can take because of its content of omega-3 fatty acids—docosahexaenoic acid...

    Jerry BrainumFebruary 10, 2011
  • Apple Compound May Alleviate Food Allergies

    Food allergies are triggered by allergens and their derivatives commonly found in foods that contain gluten, fish, egg, peanut, soybean, dairy...

    Robert Goldman MD, PhDFebruary 5, 2011
  • Creatine the Great

    Creatine has been the magician in many bodybuilders’ supplement arsenals, conjuring strength and muscle like no other nutrient. You probably know...

    George Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.January 28, 2011
  • Better Bodybuilding With Betaine

    Betaine, which also goes by the moniker trimethylglycine, has been getting some press lately. Why is it such an important compound?...

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.January 16, 2011
  • BCAAs: Your Anabolic Quota

    The branched-chain amino acids consist of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. They are considered “essential” because they cannot...

    Jerry BrainumJanuary 7, 2011
  • HCG Diet: Losing That Last 10 Pounds

    Q: I’m not overweight, but I’m not as lean as I know I can be. I’ve been training regularly and eating...

    Dave GoodinJanuary 5, 2011
  • Fat-Dissolving Injections

    On April 7, 2010, the United States Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to six spas that offered “fat-melting injections.”...

    Jerry BrainumJanuary 2, 2011
  • Exercise, GH and Ergogenic Effects

    Exercise on its own is a potent growth hormone releaser; however, there are conflicting reports regarding the acute effects of exercise...

    Jose Antonio, Ph.D.December 12, 2010
  • Whey Protein and Appetite

    In recent years whey protein has emerged as the premier protein supplement for triggering gains in muscle size and strength. What...

    Jerry BrainumDecember 5, 2010
  • Precontest Anabolics

    When carbs are reduced, it’s a good idea to increase fats as a source of calories that will help prevent catabolism...

    Jerry BrainumNovember 29, 2010