Dirt-cheap magnesium supplement improves sleep
The cheapest magnesium supplements contain magnesium oxide, which the body does not absorb well. They cost next to nothing at a drugstore, yet they ca [...]
BCAAs can protect smokers’ muscle mass
Smoking is bad for pretty much everything, and that includes your muscles. Researchers at Nara Medical University in Japan made an interesting discove [...]
Is Testosterone King of Anabolic Steroids?
by Mike Arnold
As the most widely used drug in BB’ing, testosterone’s rise to dominance did not take place by chance. For over a generation i [...]
Drone milk: boosts testosterone and has an anabolic effect too
Traditional healers in Eastern Europe have been giving drone milk to older men as an anti-aging remedy or aphrodisiac for centuries. It's even possibl [...]
Is a Calorie a Calorie?
by Mike Howard
Calories have become a perfect target for diet book authors and gurus alike to play on the emotions of those who struggle with w [...]
Twelve weeks’ training with HMB Free Acid: 7 kg lean body mass gain, 5 kg fat loss
HMB Free Acid
Lose 5 kg fat, gain 7 kg lean body mass and add 13 kg to your top bench-press weight: this is what bodybuilders can expect if they train [...]
Animal study: curcumin protects bones after the menopause
Curcumin, the principal bioactive substance in turmeric, protects the skeleton against degeneration once the natural secretion of bone-building hormon [...]
Resveratrol may speed up muscle growth
Resveratrol - When you do strength training your muscle tissue is continuously extracting stem cells from your blood so that they can then grow into m [...]
Green Coffee Bean Extract Exposed
by Tom Venuto
Since 1989, when I started in the fitness business, I’ve seen dozens of diet supplements burst onto the scene, sell into the mul [...]
Steroids & Hair Loss – Available Treatment Options
by Mike Arnold
When it comes to the subject of hair loss, you will find strong opinions on both sides of the fence. For some, it is simply a n [...]
Watermelon could lower blood pressure, study suggests
Watermelon could significantly reduce blood pressure in overweight individuals both at rest and while under stress. "The pressure on the aorta and on [...]
Animal study: spirulina helps prevent breast cancer
Supplementation with Spirulina platensis probably has a protective effect against breast cancer in women. Researchers from Sultan Qaboos University in [...]
Watermelon prevents sore muscles
If you eat a couple of large chunks of watermelon before a heavy training session today, you'll have less problems with sore muscles tomorrow. Accordi [...]
Curcumin is a mild anti-oestrogen
Curcumin, the main bioactive substance in turmeric, inhibits the production of estradiol. How the anti-oestrogenic effect of curcumin works the resear [...]
Better sports drinks or pre-workout shakes contain L-citrulline
L-citrulline ~ Sports drinks with fast carbohydrates that endurance athletes drink during training sessions, and also protein shakes that bodybuilders [...]
