Supplements

We know that erratic sleep can prevent optimal muscle growth. Part of the reason may be that you get less growth...

More testosterone? Yes, please. Bodybuilders know that more T equals a rise in strength and size, so optimizing your levels makes...

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

• N-acetyl cysteine is an amino acid that acts as a decongestant, boosts immune response and serves as a powerful detoxification...

A lot of bodybuilders start out skinny—proverbial 90-pound weaklings dreaming of bigger, better bodies as they wipe sand out of their...

I’m a big believer in taking branched-chain amino acids. The latest research on L-leucine, one of the three BCAAs, shows that...

Q: I’m about to start using creatine and have been doing some research on when to take it, how much to...

Protein has the highest thermic effect of the three major macronutrients. In fact, one of the reasons that high-protein diets work...

The March ’12 IRON MAN featured an article titled, “The Ultimate Fat-Burning Supplement.” It was all about L-carnitine. According to the...

Bodybuilders are always looking for a bigger pump to enhance the anabolic environment. It also looks pretty cool too, with vascuarity...

• Conjugated linoleic acid has gained notoriety as an unsaturated fatty acid that encourages fat loss by decreasing the amount of...

It’s no secret that iron helps keep the blood oxygenated, which equates to improved energy and recovery. Iron also has a...

Regular readers of this column know that I have discussed various herbal substances that are reputed to boost testosterone. Most of...

I had just finished up the first exercise of my back workout, barbell rows, when a young guy walked up to...

You’ve no doubt seen many items in IRON MAN about probiotics and how they can aid digestion by supporting and fostering...