All posts tagged "Nutrition"
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Pick Your Protein Wisely
A large body of emerging data also suggest that taking casein throughout the day is of great benefit as well, as...
LatestGeorge Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.October 10, 2010 -
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....
HormonesJerry BrainumOctober 7, 2010 -
Cocoa Compounds Boost Blood Flow to Muscles
Studies support the cardiovascular benefits of taking in cocoa flavonols.
NutritionRobert Goldman MD, PhDSeptember 28, 2010 -
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...
NutritionJerry 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...
Diet & RecipesBecky 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...
NutritionJose 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...
NutritionBecky 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...
Burn FatBecky 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...
NutritionBecky 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...
NutritionBecky 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,...
NutritionBecky 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...
Diet & RecipesBecky 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.
NutritionJose 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...
Diet & RecipesBecky 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...
NutritionBecky HolmanAugust 23, 2010