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Protein
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Amino Acids Both muscle and milk contain all the naturally occurring amino acids, and thus meat and dairy products are valuable foods (both have high biological value, and dairy sources have higher values). The most abundant amino acids in muscle are the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), leucine, valine, and isoleucine, which together account for
5 Best Types of Supplements for Your Brain
Sunday, 10 March 2019
Functions of the Brain The brain is one of the most complex organs in the body. To name a few, the brain is responsible for your cognition (reading, writing, learning, thinking), your movement (walking, coordination), your senses (hearing, vision), and controlling fundamental bodily functions (breathing, heartbeat, blood pressure, etc.). Signs of brain fog, memory loss,
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Caffeine
Saturday, 09 March 2019
Caffeine is one of the most widely used supplements in the world, especially among tactical groups. It is a central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic stimulant used to reduce feelings of fatigue and to restore mental acuity. Many studies have demonstrated the exercise performance–enhancing effects of caffeine. The traditional hypothesis is that caffeine increases the
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zinc
Thursday, 07 March 2019
?Zinc, one of the antioxidant minerals, is important for hundreds of body processes, including maintaining normal taste and smell, regulating growth, and promoting wound healing. research has revealed that female bodybuilders, in particular, don’t get enough zinc in their diets. Zinc is an important mineral for people who work out. As you exercise, zinc helps
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Protein: A harmful or beneficial nutrient for bone
Monday, 04 March 2019
High protein intakes are considered essential to support the demands of training, and as such, athletes are recommended to consume more protein (between 1.2 and 1.6 g/kg/day, with up to 2.2 g/kg/day considered useful in some situations) than the general population (currently 0.8 g/kg/day). At the same time, there is a long held belief that
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Green Tea and Caffeine
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Next to water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Black, green, and oolong tea are all derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, which contains a class of polyphenols known as catechins. Catechins, particularly those found in green tea, have been shown to exert positive effects on energy expenditure (i.e., thermogenesis) and
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Health Dangers of Anabolic Steroids
Sunday, 24 February 2019
•Liver disease •High blood pressure •Increased LDL cholesterol •Decreased HDL cholesterol •Fluid retention •Suppressed immunity •Decreased testosterone •Testicular atrophy •Acne •Gynecomastia •Masculinization in women •Muscle spasms •Headache •Nervous tension •Nausea •Rash •Irritability •Mood swings •Heightened or suppressed sex drive •Aggressiveness •Lowered sperm count •Drug dependence
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Vitamin K (vital for building healthy bones)
Friday, 22 February 2019
The primary function of vitamin K is to assist in the process of normal blood clotting. It is also required for the formation of other kinds of body protein found in the blood, bone, and kidneys. However, research has revealed another side to vitamin K that most people were not aware of: It is vital
Energy balance
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
Energy balance refers to the balance between energy expenditure and energy intake. It can be measured on a day-to-day basis, but it probably makes more sense to measure it over a period of several days or weeks. When energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, the energy balance is positive and weight gain will occur. When energy
How Does Alcohol Affect Exercise Performance?
Saturday, 16 February 2019
How Does Alcohol Affect Exercise Performance? Because alcohol depresses the central nervous system, it impairs balance and coordination and decreases exercise performance. Strength and power, muscle endurance, and aerobic endurance are all zapped with alcohol use. Alcohol also dehydrates the body considerably. To be a little more specific, if you knock down a few alcoholic
Vitamin D
Thursday, 14 February 2019
Contrary to what most people believe, vitamin D is not a vitamin but a steroid hormone. It is produced in various parts of the body but exerts its influence elsewhere in the body—which is what hormones do. Your body can manufacture vitamin D on its own when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Just 15
Drinking more water can actually help you stay lean
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Drinking more water can actually help you stay lean. Your kidneys depend on water to do their job of filtering waste products from the body. In a water shortage, the kidneys need backup, so they turn to the liver for help. One of the liver’s many functions is mobilizing stored fat for energy. By taking