supplementation

Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements for bodybuilding and athletic performance. Here's why: 1. **Increased Strength:** Creatine monohydrate supplementation has been consistently linked to improvements in strength and power, allowing for enhanced performance during...

Iodine is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of your thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating your metabolism, which can indirectly affect your energy levels, weight management, and overall health. While iodine is essential for overall...

Thyroid supplements in the context of bodybuilding often refer to supplements that are claimed to support thyroid function or metabolism. It's important to note that using such supplements should be done with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional, especially if you have a...

Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are a group of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These amino acids are "essential" because the body cannot produce them on its own and must obtain them from dietary sources. BCAAs are popular among bodybuilders and athletes for...

A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults.Morton RW1, Murphy KT1, McKellar SR1, Schoenfeld BJ2, Henselmans M3, Helms E4, Aragon AA5, Devries MC6, Banfield L7...

Consuming carbs or fat after your workout depends on both your nutrient adaptations and goals. Obviously, keto-adapted individuals should stick to fats post-workout, whereas non-keto trainers will shoot for carbs instead. Resistance training will cause some moderate glycogen depletion, so follow...

ZMA has often been purported as a testosterone booster, and while that claim hasn’t always been proven, ZMA has several other benefits that may boost recovery and immune function for athletes and bodybuilders. Pick a formulation that has at least 30mg zinc, 500mg magnesium, and 10mg vitamin B6...

I regularly get asked what supplements to take if gaining muscle is the goal. The truth is, supplementation is one of the last things you should be thinking about if you want to gain muscle. Compared to effective training and nutrition, even the most scientifically validated supplements have a...

One-hundred and 26 people diagnosed with mild to moderate depression were each given a bottle of pills. They were told to take one tablet per day. Two weeks later, half of those people reported feeling a little better. Four weeks after that, those same people reported feeling significantly...

Whey protein is usually considered the best form of supplemental protein. The problem is that many whey formulations can contain ingredients that some individuals are allergic to. Our lab found similar gains in muscle size in subjects taking beef and whey protein powders over an 8-week training...

A large body of evidence shows creatine supplementation is beneficial for *slightly* increasing muscle growth in strength training individuals [1-3]. This likely is the result of a sustained improvement in training performance through enhanced ATP synthesis. - ATP is a source of energy for...

Taurine�� ---- ⭐️Interestingly enough, taurine has many benefits. It has been shown to hydrate muscle cells, reduce muscle fatigue, and increase muscle force by allowing more calcium into the cell to optimize a muscle contraction. Taurine also has been shown to reduce high amounts...

This systematic review compared how consistently between-meal protein supplementation resulted in changes to lean mass, body fat, total body mass, and the ratio of lean to fat gains, when compared to with-meal protein supplementation. Both approaches produced similarly consistent gains in lean...

No supplement will ignite the fat burning switch alone. You need to handle your business in the kitchen and gym first. But I'd be lying if I said supplements weren't a key component when it comes to eliminating trouble spots. You need the training (flames) and a caloric deficit (fuel), but...

theguerillachemist This recently published study is a meta analysis of all the literature(studies) about BCAA supplementation and protein synthesis. This paper uses not only oral supplementation, but intravenous supplementation of BCAA and the conclusion the researchers made will upset a lot of...

Genuine advances in sports nutrition are rare, which is why the discovery back in the 90s that creatine supplementation really did improve anaerobic performance created such a stir. However, apart from caffeine use, there’s been no equivalent ‘magic bullet’ supplement for aerobic athletes. But...

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Testosterone Supplementation - Fact & Fiction There is bias in the media (and medicine); this results in polarity— one side strongly (and blindly) for an extreme position against a separate side just as vehement (and ignorant) with the opposite stance. Yet, revelations arise that eventually...

The Bodybuilder’s Shopping List by Matt Meinrod A few years back I was shopping at the grocery store and a man actually stopped me in my tracks and said, “Do you mind if I look inside your cart, you must be doing something right.” At...

The Latest Study on Testosterone says it doesn’t work by Anthony Roberts The Public Library of Science (PLOSOne.org) recently published a metastudy (a study that looks at other studies) titled: “Treatment of Men for “Low Testosterone”: A Systematic Review.” If you’re anything like me, you...