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Size Surge
Many “experts” write off the significant gains made by supplement users as the result of either training itself or the placebo...
Jerry BrainumAugust 26, 2009 -
Ornithine: Time for Another Look?
About 25 years ago ornithine was a popular supplement among bodybuilders. It’s a free amino acid but is not commonly found...
Jerry BrainumAugust 16, 2009 -
Energy Drinks
Though many of us don’t pay much attention to reaction time, think about it; one of the key elements in optimal...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.August 13, 2009 -
Natural Testosterone Boosters
It’s no secret that anabolic steroids help build muscle size and strength. The problem with steroids is twofold. First, they’re prescription...
Jerry BrainumJuly 29, 2009 -
Protein Intake
Taking the protein before and after training blocked the response of both active and total testosterone to the exercise, much the...
Jerry BrainumJuly 23, 2009 -
Novel Fat Fighters
A recent study investigated the effect of cheonggukjang on various aspects of fat metabolism. For those of you who’ve never heard...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.July 20, 2009 -
PS: Less Stress, More Muscle
Exactly how phosphatidylserine affects cortisol isn’t yet clear. Researchers agree that the main sites of its interaction are in the brain....
Jerry BrainumJune 29, 2009 -
Testosterone and Rapid Weight Loss
A higher count of free testosterone, however, comes with a price. Estrogen-blocking supplements don’t affect another enzyme, 5-alpha reductase, which converts...
Jerry BrainumJune 26, 2009 -
Protein and Carbs During Training
The authors suggest that the mechanism may involve an enabling of the muscle protein synthesis pathway, which makes sense because amino...
Jerry BrainumJune 23, 2009 -
Peptides—the Next Super Supplement?
Peptides are a collection of amino acids strung together. Put two together, and you have a dipeptide; put three together, and...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.June 20, 2009 -
Minerals and Mood
The main point of the study, however, is that a higher potassium and magnesium intake, coupled with a lower sodium intake,...
Jerry BrainumJune 11, 2009 -
Best Creatine-Loading Method
In their zeal to label commonly used bodybuilding supplements as potentially toxic, the physicians conducting the study conveniently sidestepped the steroid...
Jerry BrainumJune 8, 2009 -
High Hopes
Scientists are calling on the government to increase the recommended daily intake of vitamin D to 2,000 international units.
Robert Goldman MD, PhDMay 15, 2009 -
Carcinogens to Go?
Various studies show that the production of HCA is part of an out-of-control oxidation process. It naturally follows that taking in...
Jerry BrainumMay 12, 2009 -
Whey Data Are Way Good
Take it immediately after exercise, and you get a rush of amino acids that leads to the creation of bigger and...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.May 9, 2009