Category: Supplements
Piceatannol makes L-arginine a more effective nitrogen monoxide donor
The literature on the performance-enhancing effect of NO boosters is confusing. Some studies say that supplements containing amino acids such as L-arg [...]
Ginger boosts testosterone levels in human study
We recently wrote about just one of many animal studies which has shown that ginger supplementation boosts the testosterone level. But there were no h [...]
Tongkat Ali boosts testosterone level and muscle strength in active over-fifties
Tongkat Ali is an interesting supplement for athletes over the age of 55. Ralf Henkel of the University of the Western Cape in South African and Rux [...]
Raise Testosterone and Gain Strength By Getting Enough Zinc
Gain strength and improve athletic performance by making sure your zinc levels are up to par so that you get the greatest anabolic response possible [...]
Ginger boosts testosterone levels in diabetic rats
We've already written a few times about the fact that ginger boosts the concentration of testosterone in the blood. We still find it strange that a ba [...]
Do you sleep badly in the summer? Maybe ornithine can help
Many people have difficulty sleeping in the summertime. This probably happens because the shorter day length makes us more active. Japanese research [...]
Another sustained-release growth hormone in the pipeline: VRS-317
We recently wrote about the sustained-release growth hormone LB03002, which will probably appear on the market fairly soon. This isn't the only sust [...]
Maybe it’s possible to stack Leucine with HMB
If you know a little bit about sports supplements, it sounds like a bad idea: combining leucine and HMB to maximise muscle growth. Because HMB is a [...]
DHEA boosts muscle build-up from strength training
The over-65s – both men and women – build up more muscle mass and strength if they take 50 mg DHEA in combination with strength training. A ten-mont [...]
Rice protein works just as well as whey for bodybuilders
The price of whey proteins has been rising in recent years and the trend looks set to continue. Fortunately there are also plant-based proteins, suc [...]
Using whey during strength training helps tendons grow faster
If you're interested in strengthening your knee ligaments – or patellar tendons as your physiotherapist would call them – then you'll probably be in [...]
Creatine and protein-rich diet combination not dangerous for kidneys
Supplementation with creatine, you sometimes hear, is bad for your kidneys. Nevertheless, Brazilian researchers at the University of Sao Paulo demon [...]
Tongkat Ali raises testosterone levels in over-fifties
The Malaysian population has been using extracts from the roots of the Eurycoma longifolia shrub [which you may know by the name of Tongkat Ali] for [...]
CoQ10 supplementation makes explosive movements a little faster
You can boost your speed by taking 100 mg of the co-enzyme Q10 every day. To be more precise: your ability to perform fast and explosive movements [...]
The combined effect of taking supplements before, during and after your workout
You have pre-workout supplements containing NO boosters, beta-alanine and caffeine. You have supplements for during your workout, containing carbohy [...]
