Animal study: cranberries are an anti-aging drug
Cranberry ~ Biologists at Clemson University in the US have discovered that an extract of cranberry has unusually strong life-extending properties. Cr [...]
Beta-alanine shaves four seconds off 800 meter run
If you're into athletics and like scouring the internet for new ways of boosting your performance, you'll probably have seen posts on Kagan Ducker's r [...]
Daily capsule of phosphatidylserine-DHA-complex improves memory
Supplements containing complexes of phosphatidylserine and fish fatty acids have become mainstream. According to the manufacturers they protect the br [...]
Chlorella makes blood vessels supple
Supplements containing the microalgae Chlorella can probably reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. At least the results of a Japan [...]
High glucose levels reduce testosterone production
If you have too much glucose in your blood, your body produces less testosterone. The mechanism involved has been shown in an in-vitro study published [...]
Drug Testing’s True Impact in Sports
by Josh Hodnik
Drug testing in sports was put into place as a way not only catch people using these substances, but also to act as a deterrent [...]
10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin
Although most nutritional supplements are ineffective, this is not the case with turmeric.
Many high quality studies show that it has major benefits f [...]
Eating red, processed meat: What scientists say
Recent reports warn about a link between eating red and processed meat and the risk of developing cancer in the gut. These reports have resulted in ne [...]
Nutrition, probiotics key factors for digestive health
A healthy and balanced diet, as well as probiotics, have been known to be helpful in preserving gastrointestinal health for quite a long time. But it [...]
A Step by Step Guide to Getting Big – Part 2
by Mike Arnold
If you were here for Part 1, you already know that this 2-piece article is designed for those beginner & intermediate BB’rs who [...]
Raloxifene: anti-oestrogen that boosts lean body mass and reduces fat
Tamoxifen, an effective anti-oestrogen that's popular among doping users, has a drawback. For women at least, in the longer term, its use reduces lean [...]
Lance Armstrong – Cycling’s Scapegoat?
by Josh Hodnik
Lance Armstrong surprised the world when he was interviewed with Oprah over doping allegations. Many had suspected doping with A [...]
A Step by Step Guide to Getting Big – Part 1
by Mike Arnold
To the typical American, the pursuit of bodybuilding is often perceived as a simplistic affair requiring little intelligence or [...]
Whey only counteracts growth-reducing effect of alcohol a little
If you drink alcohol [structural formula on the right] after a training session it gets in the way of the anabolic processes taking place. Drinking a [...]
Lychee extract boosts athletes’ endurance capacity
Endurance athletes who take 200 mg lychee extract daily for a month can keep going for longer at a high level of intensity. Korean researchers at Seou [...]
