Nutrition

Q: Why do you keep harping on drugs and genetics? To hell with drugs and genetics. I’m going to develop a...

Zinc is an essential mineral found in every cell in the body and is involved in more than 200 enzymatic reactions,...

You already know that vitamin C is good for your joints and skin because it helps the body form collagen. It’s...

Most bodybuilders eat a lot of meat and eggs for optimal testosterone production and muscle building, but they’re often warned that...

Daytime TV is pretty much a crapfest for the most part during the week. Granted, that’s a male perspective, but even...

In the never-ending quest to find the “best” protein available, suffice it to say that they all have their roles and...

Most fitness buffs I know relish a little jolt of caffeine now and then. I know that I get downright ornery...

Pears, apples and other white fruits contain the flavonoid quercetin in their skins, according to the March ’12 Prevention. Quercetin protects...

In a recent edition of this column I discussed new research showing that all it takes to stimulate muscle protein synthesis...

Q: When did you first come across anabolic steroids? A: I started bodybuilding in 1972 at age 14. I started at...

Your cell phone may be draining your testosterone. Does that surprise you? Most likely the cause is a combination of radiation...

Q: What’s the deal with electrolyte drinks? Do they really help prevent cramping? And what about potassium? A: Electrolyte drinks may...

You’ve heard the bad news about high-fructose corn syrup causing massive weight gain. More negative research: Researchers at Loyola University found...

A handful of nuts is a healthy, muscle-building snack. You get protein, hormone-building fat and vitamins and minerals. Nuts can also pack a...

Carrots and other orange vegetables high in beta-carotene can give the skin a healthy glow over time. According to the May...