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When it’s time to get lean, that usually means reducing carbohydrates. Most bodybuilders tend to increase protein as they reduce carbs...

Many studies have shown the health benefits of red wine, but now there is another reason to drink it—or at least...

A cell’s mitochondria are its energy factory. So anything you can do or take to improve those powerhouses can give you...

It’s no secret that cardiovascular disease is a big—if not the biggest—health problem. Upping your vitamin D intake can help. According...

Lots of studies have demonstrated the health benefits of chocolate, and new research suggests it’s good for you. Women who got...

• Fish oil has demonstrated myriad health benefits, and another has just been added: eye health. Omega-3 fats can help prevent...

Most bodybuilders know that cortisol is a stress hormone that can cause your body to devour its own muscle for energy....

Have you been feeling lethargic lately? Check your saturated-fat intake. A recent study out of Great Britain reports that rats given...

• Fiber in excess may reduce calcium absorption. If you take in more than about 25 grams of fiber a day,...

Back in the early days of bodybuilding there were no fat burners to facilitate the ripping process. Those who were looking...

Look around at eating establishments or even your own dinner table, and you’ll see people wolfing down their food. Most have...

If you use D supplements, be sure it’s the natural form for best results.

Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, has gained force as an unsaturated fatty acid that encourages fat loss by decreasing the amount...

Many bodybuilders need a good caffeine jolt before a workout, not to mention one when they wake up and one later...

• White tea has more epigallocatechin-3-gallate than other types of tea. EGCG is the compound believed to break down fat cells...