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Growth Hormone: Fact vs. Fiction
IGF-1 is considered the major anabolic effector of GH, and its measurement in the blood is an indicator of GH activity....
Jerry BrainumOctober 7, 2010 -
Beer May Boost Bone Health
The researchers had this comment: “Results provide proof of principle that complex dietary cocktails can powerfully ameliorate biomarkers of aging and...
Robert Goldman MD, PhDAugust 20, 2010 -
Mental Might
A study published in Neurology (71:825-832, 2008) found that older people whose bodies are low on vitamin B12 can be at increased...
Becky HolmanMay 7, 2010 -
Blast Off Stubborn Belly Fat
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...
Dave GoodinApril 4, 2010 -
The Truth About Male Testosterone Replacement
Testosterone plays a role in your life span. Ask your doctor for a total- and free-testosterone blood test. You never know...
Paul BurkeJanuary 4, 2010 -
Timed Protein Intake
It appears that following a strategic, timed protein intake before and after weight training doesn’t add to gains in muscular...
Jerry BrainumNovember 20, 2009 -
Beta-Alanine: No Age Limit
What causes muscle fatigue? One theory holds that a rise in the acid produced in muscle during exercise interferes with the...
Jerry BrainumOctober 30, 2009 -
Whey vs. Amino Acids
Many older people suffer from a condition called sarcopenia, which literally means “loss of muscle.” When that happens, overall body frailty...
Jerry BrainumOctober 9, 2009 -
Dieting, Aging and Muscle Mass
Without insulin, all cells would suffer a rather quick death; however, it’s not only a growth factor but an aging factor...
Paul BurkeSeptember 15, 2009 -
DHEA Fountain of Youth or Washout?
DHEA may be beneficial to about 85 percent of those over age 40.
Jerry BrainumMarch 25, 2009 -
Leucine
Anabolic key to unlocking gains for older athletes.
Jacob M. Wilson CSCS and Gabriel J. Wilson MS CSCSMarch 13, 2009 -
Midlife-Muscle Supplement Guide
Amino acids are the building blocks of muscle tissue, so it only makes sense that liberal use of a branched-chain-amino-acid supplement...
Steve HolmanMarch 4, 2009 -
IGF-1: Killer or Savior?
Numerous studies show that maintaining an optimal count of IGF-1 forestalls many of the typical signs of aging.
Jerry BrainumJanuary 4, 2009 -
Building Older Muscles
A common concern among bodybuilders over 40 is how to retain muscle with the passing years.
Jerry BrainumJuly 7, 2008