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New Protein-Timing Research
Most bodybuilders are familiar with the extensive findings concerning the anabolic effects of downing a protein-and-carb combination prior to, just after...
Jerry BrainumSeptember 25, 2010 -
Magic Mushrooms
If you’re looking for something to give your salads a healthier punch, try mushrooms. A study published in the Journal of...
Becky HolmanSeptember 22, 2010 -
Protein: The Most Important Nutrient
In perhaps a more intriguing study, scientists looked at the effects of a high-protein vs. a high-carbohydrate diet on performance during...
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.September 19, 2010 -
Synergistic Supplements
Lifting weights can eventually produce joint pain. The wear and tear of repping with heavy weights takes a toll, but two...
Becky HolmanSeptember 16, 2010 -
Gut Away With HCA
Hydroxycitric acid is an extract from the Garcinia cambogia fruit, and it’s been touted as a fat-loss aid. Researchers tested it...
Becky HolmanSeptember 13, 2010 -
Ribose-ize to Energize
While creatine has been the supplement of choice for supercharging muscle energetics, ribose appears to be a close second. It has...
Becky HolmanSeptember 10, 2010 -
Food Facts
Vinegar may boost fat burning. Obese people who got one to two tablespoons of vinegar a day burned significantly more bodyfat...
Becky HolmanSeptember 7, 2010 -
Quercetin
Quercetin is an antioxidant flavonoid found mostly in fruits and vegetables. Research suggests that it may be helpful in reducing allergies,...
Becky HolmanSeptember 4, 2010 -
Fiber Up to Beat Low-Carb Woes
When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...
Becky HolmanSeptember 1, 2010 -
A Very Cool Dipeptide
The data showed that AG supplementation provided a significant ergogenic benefit by increasing time to exhaustion during a mild hydration stress.
Jose Antonio, Ph.D.August 29, 2010 -
Pop Her Cork
Many studies have shown the health benefits of red wine, but now there is another reason to drink it—or at least...
Becky HolmanAugust 26, 2010 -
Nutrient Nitro
A cell’s mitochondria are its energy factory. So anything you can do or take to improve those powerhouses can give you...
Becky HolmanAugust 23, 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 -
Cookies ’n Cream Bar
Here’s another compelling reason for serious bodybuilders to stay away from outmoded, low-nutrition protein bars. Universally recognized as the class of...
Iron Man MagazineAugust 19, 2010 -
Heart Help
It’s no secret that cardiovascular disease is a big—if not the biggest—health problem. Upping your vitamin D intake can help. According...
Becky HolmanAugust 17, 2010