Bodybuilding With Steroids Damages Kidneys
Athletes who use anabolic steroids may gain muscle mass and strength, but they can also destroy their kidney function, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA. The findings indicate that the habitual use of steroids has [...]
Experts Weigh in on Calorie Lists on Menus, Despite “Mixed” Science
Washington, DC – Scientific uncertainty exists about the benefits of requiring restaurants to prominently display calorie information on menu boards in the US, but key researchers in the field say that the obesity problem is so great that society needs to act now to increase [...]
IFBB Eliminating Posing Routine Scoring
by Joe Pietaro
What almost seems like a formality at this point, the IFBB has officially removed the scoring in regards to the posing round in both men and women’s bodybuilding. What was once a major part of a competitor’s presentation, posing is even less than the afterthought that it had become [...]
Consumers Value Supplements Despite Tough Economy
Despite challenging economic times, 65% of adult consumers (up slightly from 64% in 2008) take dietary supplements, according to a new consumer survey conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C.
When asked if the economy had impacted their household’s dietary supplement purchasing habits, nearly three-quarters [...]
William Llewellyn’s Sport Supplement Reference Guide Now Available
William’s latest book (which is on supplements and not steroids) has now been released. It’s called the “Sport Supplement Reference Guide” and it’s sure to be a hit. William Llewellyn is the author of the bestselling ANABOLICS Reference Guide and one of the most respected researchers in the [...]
Lee Priest Comeback May Result in 202 Victory
by Joe Pietaro
An announcement was made during Olympia weekend that may just shake up the 202 division next year. Lee Priest, who has not competed since 2002, announced that he is coming back and intends on taking on Kevin English and the rest of the 202 division. He [...]
Mass Tab Causes Stroke in 17-Year-Old Football Player?
Mass Tab is a prohormone supplement marketed to help users gain size and strength. Unfortunately, the makers of this product are in a heap of controversy after the product was linked to allegedly causing a stroke in a 17-year-old football player who used the product and then fell [...]
India Set for Nutritional Supplement Boom
By Carina Perkins
India’s nutritional supplement market is set to boom over the next few years, with some analysts predicting it will double in value by 2013.
According to a report released by Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd, the total market for nutraceuticals in India is growing at 21 per cent per annum. [...]
Kevin English – King of the 202 Division
by Joe Pietaro
Why bodybuilding took so long to bring back a second division for the smaller framed competitors may be questionable, but now that it is here to stay it appears that Kevin English has established himself as the one to beat. The back and forth battle between [...]
Branch Warren More Than Just ‘On the Map’
by Joe Pietaro
And then there were two. As Jay Cutler and Branch Warren stood side by side on the stage at the Orleans Arena, the tension cut be cut with a knife. As emcee Bob Cicherillo was set to read out the winner’s name, a bit of confusion [...]
