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How Much Protein Do You need After Your Workout?

How Much Protein Do You need After Your Workout?

April 18 2010

Let’s what the recent study which looked at the dose response of protein intake and protein synthesis has to say.

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Creatine Increases Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Is Creatine Bad For Your Health?

Creatine Increases Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): Is Creatine Bad For Your Health?

December 18 2009

The recent study shows that creatine increases DHT significantly and has raised some questions about long term creatine use.

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Can Antioxidants Prevent Cancer?

Can Antioxidants Prevent Cancer?

May 03 2009

Free radicals can cause cancer and hence everyone should take antioxidants. Do taking antioxidants really help preventing cancer?

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Weight Loss Drugs & Supplements: Do They Work & How?

Weight Loss Drugs & Supplements: Do They Work & How?

April 19 2009

Do these weight-loss drugs & supplements work? And if so, what are the mechanisms behind it.

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Is Creatine Ethyl Ester Better than Creatine Monohydrate?

Is Creatine Ethyl Ester Better than Creatine Monohydrate?

March 06 2009

Creatine Ethyl Ester claims to maximize creatine absorption and therefore is superior to Creatine Monohydrate. Is creatine Ethyl ester better than creatine monohydrate to increase muscle growth & strength?

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How Much Protein Do You Need for Muscle Growth?

October 24 2008

Are higher levels of protein better for muscle growth? Or the recommended intake (RDA) of 1.2 to 1.7 g/kg will suffice for an athlete tryng to increase muscle & strength?

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Does One A Day Weight Smart Supplement Work for Weight Loss?

Does One A Day Weight Smart Supplement Work for Weight Loss?

September 30 2008

One A Day Weight Smart multivitamin or supplement claims to increase metabolism and convert food to fuel and help your weight/fat loss efforts. It contains EGCG and chromium which are supposed to do the trick. Really?

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How Creatine Works?

How Creatine Works?

June 17 2008

Why is creatine called the “poor man’s steroid”? This article reveals the unique mechanism which makes creatine one of the best supplements out there ti increase muscle mass/growth.

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Why & When You Should Have a Protein Shake

Why & When You Should Have a Protein Shake

June 10 2008

When is the best time to drink a protein shake and why should you even bother to drink a protein shake.

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