More magnesium means more testosterone and IGF-1
Older men have higher concentrations of IGF-1 and testosterone in their blood, the higher their magnesium levels are. Geriatricians at the University [...]
Testofen: fenugreek extract that boosts men’s libido
In a couple of years fenugreek – Latin name: Trigonella foenum-graecum – may be a mainstream supplement like ginseng or ginkgo. You may have read the [...]
Heat treatment boosts anabolic effect of strength training
We're not quite sure how strength athletes can apply the principle that Japanese sports scientists have written about in the Journal of Physiological [...]
The Blade, The Blonde Myth, And The Fountain Of Youth
by Geoff Roberts
Dexter Jackson’s recent success at the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia, despite being 45 years old, has officially catapulted [...]
Mountain climbing raises testosterone level
Mountain climbers returning from an expedition have a higher testosterone level than when they depart. Italian andrologists from the University of L'A [...]
Intensive exercise is healthier
Exercise is always healthy, even if you get an awful lot of it. We wrote about that recently. But does it matter whether you do high intensity exercis [...]
Calf Specialization for Tall Guys
by Chris Marzarella
My calves suck. I will always view them that way. I'm 6’2” with exceptionally long tibias, giving me a great disadvantage f [...]
Plant protein spares kidneys
Growing numbers of people suffer from chronic kidney disease. Risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure and – as you age – a diet containing [...]
Vitamin C can reduce alcohol-induced performance dip
Alcohol and sport don't go well together. A training session done after drinking alcohol is by definition a bad training session – and for every year [...]
Putting the Organic Cart Before the Nutritional Horse
by Geoff Roberts
The choice to eat an organic diet has become something of a fad in our society as of late. Although choosing organic foods ove [...]
Beyond the Spotlight with Ron Noreman – Part 3
[podcast]http://www.ironmagazine.com/radioshows/Beyond_the_Spotlight-Ron_Noreman-part3.mp3[/podcast] [...]
Bodybuilder’s hormones still off balance three years after last cycle
For some the negative effects of anabolic steroid use on the body's own testosterone production and fertility are not as temporary as most underground [...]
Three grams L-cysteine can soften a hangover
If you drink more alcohol than is good for you, a supplement containing a couple of grams of L-cysteine might help reduce the inevitable hangover. We, [...]
Creatine-Q10 combination protects brain cells and lengthens lifespan: animal study
Combining two sports supplements may delay the rate at which essential brain cells die off in people with Parkinson's and Huntington's disease. If yo [...]
Central Bodybuilding – Episode 31
[podcast]http://www.ironmagazine.com/radioshows/Central_Bodybuilding_Episode31.mp3[/podcast] [...]
