Over-40 Nutrition

IGF-1 is considered the major anabolic effector of GH, and its measurement in the blood is an indicator of GH activity....

The researchers had this comment: “Results provide proof of principle that complex dietary cocktails can powerfully ameliorate biomarkers of aging and...

A study published in Neurology (71:825-832, 2008) found that older people whose bodies are low on vitamin B12 can be at increased...

Q: I’m looking for advice. I have stubborn belly fat—I’m 45—but am pretty tight everywhere else. I’ve competed naturally for years...

Testosterone plays a role in your life span. Ask your doctor for a total- and free-testosterone blood test. You never know...

It appears that following a strategic, timed protein intake before and after weight training doesn’t add to gains in muscular...

What causes muscle fatigue? One theory holds that a rise in the acid produced in muscle during exercise interferes with the...

Many older people suffer from a condition called sarcopenia, which literally means “loss of muscle.” When that happens, overall body frailty...

Without insulin, all cells would suffer a rather quick death; however, it’s not only a growth factor but an aging factor...

DHEA may be beneficial to about 85 percent of those over age 40.

Anabolic key to unlocking gains for older athletes.

Amino acids are the building blocks of muscle tissue, so it only makes sense that liberal use of a branched-chain-amino-acid supplement...

Numerous studies show that maintaining an optimal count of IGF-1 forestalls many of the typical signs of aging.

A common concern among bodybuilders over 40 is how to retain muscle with the passing years.