Articles Archive for January 2010
Diets, Fat Loss, My Work, Nutrition, Supplement Review, Weight Loss »
Using a Fish Oil supplement as part of your diet is highly recommended due to its overall health benefit. The essential omega-3 fatty acids (EPA (eicosapemtaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)) provide several key health and performance benefits, such as helping lower the risk of heart disease and joint problems. These fatty acids also help increase brain function and aid fat loss. Precursors to EPA ( the eicosanoids in particular) have been linked to helping reduce bodily inflammation. Muscle breakdown is an everyday occurrence for almost everyone, especially athletes, but …
Amino Acids, My Work, Nutrition, Protein, Supplement Review, Weight Training »
Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid with huge benefits to everyone who works out. With its ability to aid muscle growth and recovery, Glutamine is a perfect supplement for the modern day athlete. It also has some other key benefits to the ‘average person’, such as aiding digestion, and enhancing the immune and metabolic functions in the body. Glutamine is an all-round great supplement to be taking if your an athlete, an active person, or just someone looking to be a little more health conscious.
Great For
Building good solid muscle!
Aiding digestion, …
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Tyrosine is an amino acid, high in thermogenic characteristics. Tyrosine is usually used by athletes/bodybuilders before working out to increase intensity and lift heavy weights (often for more repetitions vs placebo).
Great For
Appetite Control
Mental Focus
Energy Production – ‘An Adrenaline Rush’
Dosage
1-2g twice per day. Always try to take on an empty stomach.
My Rating
9/10 – For Fat Loss, Mental Focus and Energy Production!
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Glycine is a non essential amino acid. Glycine is a good ‘Secondary’ supplement when taking creatine. This is due to its ability to increase creatine absorption into the muscles, therefore promoting it availability for use as energy.
Great For
Increasing Creatine Absorption : And therefore good for gaining muscle and increasing strength.
May Help Boost Anabolism. (When taken with glucose after exercise)
Dosage
2-3g before working out.
Recommended to Stack With
Creatine Monohydrate
OR
Creatine Ethyl Ester (CEE)
AND
Whey Protein
My Rating
6/10 (8/10) – A good solid supplement which only gets 6/10 as it is a ‘Secondary’ supplement. Taken as a …
Amino Acids, My Work, Nutrition, Protein, Supplement Review »
Leucine is an essential BCAA (Branch Chain Amino Acid). Leucine is used by your muscles as an energy source when undergoing physical activity and exercise. When combined with other BCAA’s and amino acids, Leucine increases protein synthesis and therefore increases muscular gain.
Great For
Building Muscle
Increasing Strength
Dosage
5g before and after working out. Ensure you take 30g of whey protein before and after workouts too.
Recommended to Stack With
Other BCAA’s and Amino Acids
Whey Protein
My Rating
9/10 – Perfect muscle building supplement ensuring your body gets enough energy and essential amino acids to build and repair …
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Forskolin is a supplement usually used for fat loss. It aids weight loss through triggering the breakdown of fat within cells in the body, thus leading to the fat being used as fuel. This allows you to lose weight without all the jitters and sweats often brought about by thermogenic fat burners. Forskolin also helps increase thyroid production, which will aid fat loss through leading to an increase in your metabolism (the rate of which your body burns calories). It has also been shown to help relax the blood vessels, …
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Chondroitin is often used amongst athletes and bodybuilders for its ability to increase the speed of recovery of joints. Usually used in the sulfate or hydrochloride form, Chondroitin is the perfect supplement if you’re going to be putting your joints under high levels of stress such as using heavy weights. Chondroitin is also a protective supplement, helping protect the joints from destructive enzymes.
Great For
Joint Health
Dosage
750-1,250mg daily dosed throughout the day.
Recommended to Stack With
Glucosamine Sulphate for added cartilage protection.
My Rating
10/10 – Perfect for anyone who lifts weights! Be proactive not reactive …
